Cognitive Therapy and Research
Investigating the Relationship Between Insight and Metacognition in Anxiety Treatment: Results from an Online Imagery Rescripting Intervention
Abstract Background Imagery Rescripting (IR) has shown promise in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving coping skills, but who benefits most may depend on individual factors. Insight refers to recognizing symptoms as abnormal and in need of treatment, while metacognitive beliefs are beliefs that people hold about their own thoughts, such as beliefs about their uncontrollability or danger. Both may shape treatment outcomes. Objective This study examined pre-post changes in insight and anxiety symptoms following an …