One way to start is by not letting those images into your life in the first place. You can consciously choose not to listen to, watch, read the news, tv, films etc which cover those topics & are upsetting for you.
Whilst you may not be able to totally eradicate all information in these areas, you can certainly minimise the degree to which you are exposed to them & hence the amount of focus that your thoughts are giving to them. If someone else around you is watching a depressing/ violent film/news etc try going into a different room, put on headphones & listen to your favorite music instead etc.
Try placing your attention on films, programs which are the opposite - those which make you feel better, happier, music that uplifts you etc.
Sharyn
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