Unlocking Trauma Healing: The Power of OEI Therapy

Trauma can leave deep, lasting imprints on our minds and bodies, and traditional talk therapy can often make trauma worse.

Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) therapy is a fast and effective trauma therapy backed by neuroscience and. Developed by my mentor, Dr. Rick Bradshaw and Audrey Cook in the mid-1990s, OEI evolved from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, making further distinctions that are applied to trauma healing in OEI therapy.

Why Accelerated OEI Therapy Stands Out

Accelerated OEI therapy harnesses the power of neuroscience to address trauma at its core. By utilizing specific eye movement techniques, OEI activates both brain hemispheres, allowing for the processing of traumatic memories without the need to talk about your trauma.

This gentle, non-verbal approach makes OEI particularly effective for those who find traditional talk therapy overwhelming and just not able to get them across the line.

Rapid Relief from Trauma Symptoms

One of the most remarkable aspects of OEI therapy is its ability to provide rapid relief. Many clients experience a significant decrease in symptom severity within just 1-3 sessions of Accelerated OEI.

This progress can be life-changing for those who have struggled with the random fragments of trauma symptoms for such a long time that their experience has become part of their identity 😞

Addressing a Wide Range of Issues

Accelerated OEI therapy has shown solid results in treating my clients with various trauma-related conditions, including:

Betrayal Trauma
Workplace Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Sexual assault trauma
Childhood abuse
Eating disorders
Negative self-talk and low self-esteem
Maladaptive patterns in relationships

The Science Behind OEI’s Effectiveness

OEI works by detecting and removing “emotional slivers” that have been left by the experience of trauma.

These traces of unresolved trauma that affect how we perceive ourselves and the world – often feeling like we aren’t safe and the world is not a safe place.

Accelerated OEI therapy enables my clients to gently and safely process of fragments of trauma stored in the body.

Beyond EMDR: OEI’s Advanced Techniques

While Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) laid the groundwork, OEI has evolved from EMDR trauma healing further. It can address more complex or inaccessible traumas that EMDR might not be able to access because often trauma is beyond words.

Trauma is stored in fragments in the subconscious, escaping words and memory. Accelerated OEI’s range of techniques can be particularly helpful in treating dissociative symptoms and accessing deeper layers of trauma that may not be consciously remembered.

The Power of Non-Verbal Processing

One of OEI’s most significant advantages is its ability to heal trauma without requiring the client to verbally recount their experiences because we know that talking doesn’t make a dent in trauma, it just stirs up the mud. This makes it an excellent option for individuals who:

Have difficulty verbalizing their traumatic experiences
Find traditional talk therapy re-traumatizing
Don’t remember their trauma or have dissociated from it.

Integrating Mind and Body

As a somatic-based therapy, OEI addresses the impact of trauma on both the mind and body. This holistic approach helps clients not only process their traumatic memories but also reconnect with their bodies and emotions in the present moment, which enables them to feel happiness and fulfilment again.

If you’ve been doing talk therapy for years and you are still experiencing symptoms of the original trauma, Accelerated OEI therapy offers a powerful, efficient, and gentle approach to trauma healing.

By evolving from the limitations of EMDR and incorporating advanced neurobiological techniques, OEI provides rapid relief for those left feeling hopeless, struggling with uncontrollable and overwhelming symptoms of trauma.

If you’re ready for a new path to healing, Accelerated OEI therapy may be the key that puts the past into the past so you can create the space you need to create a whole new future.