Updated: Aug 22
Mindfulness of Thoughts- Infographic
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About This Resource
The Mindfulness of Thoughts Balloon Exercise was developed by Marisol Ada, LCSW / Opera Mind as a visual mindfulness exercise. It was created from clinical experience, professional training, and observations about helping people relate differently to difficult or repetitive thoughts.
The balloon visualization itself is an Opera Mind educational concept. Its underlying principles are supported by established approaches to mindfulness and cognitive defusion.
Supporting References
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Working With Our Thinking. The resource describes cognitive defusion as learning to view thoughts as thoughts rather than dangers or facts.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD. Mindfulness Coach. The VA describes mindfulness as grounding oneself in the present moment and notes its usefulness for coping with unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
Exercise developed by: Marisol Ada, LCSW / Opera Mind
Reviewed by: Marisol Ada, LCSW
Last reviewed: August 2026
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