Category: Trauma Recovery
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Why I Chose OEI Therapy For Trauma
OEI therapy helps process trauma using your eyes, breath, and body—not just words. Developed in Vancouver by Audrey Cook and my mentor, Dr. Rick Bradshaw, this approach supports nervous system regulation and emotional stability, even for complex trauma. Learn how it works and why it might be more helpful than traditional talk therapy.
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Is OEI Better Than EMDR For Trauma Therapy?
Is OEI better than EMDR for complex trauma? This article explains the key differences and why OEI may be a better fit for people with long-term, complex trauma or who feel overwhelmed by talk therapies. OEI works gently with body-based cues and doesn’t force personal, painful details or memory recall to help break free from…
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What is Accelerated OEI Therapy
Accelerated OEI combines OEI therapy, hypnotherapy, and superconscious work to help clients process trauma more efficiently. It works with the body, subconscious, and a higher inner awareness to support healing on multiple levels. This approach allows for faster emotional relief without forcing clients to relive painful memories, making it both gentle and effective for deep,…
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Why I chose OEI therapy over EMDR for Trauma
I chose to practice OEI therapy over EMDR because it’s more flexible, client-centered, and better suited to how I work holistically. OEI allows for real-time adjustments, doesn’t require clients to talk through every detail, and helps the nervous system process trauma safely. It’s practical, intuitive, and often leads to visible shifts in session—without pushing people…
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Is Online OEI Therapy Effective?
Online OEI therapy can help trauma survivors process stuck emotions effectively because it is visual and uses visual pathways. It connects your brain’s emotional and logical sides through virtual sessions, easing hyperarousal or numbness. And studies show results rival in-person OEI. Subconscious healing happens fast, even remotely. If talk therapy’s not enough, online OEI might…
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Why Is It Called OEI Therapy?
Why is it called OEI therapy? OEI stands for Observed Experiential Integration. It’s a trauma therapy that helps the brain and body process stuck memories through visual pathways without needing to talk through painful, personal detail. This article explains the meaning behind the name and how the science behind it works to support trauma healing.
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How Does OEI Therapy Work for Trauma?
OEI therapy helps people heal from trauma without needing to talk through painful memories. By covering one eye at a time, your brain processes difficult experiences through visual pathways. This approach can be effective even if traditional talk therapy or EMDR haven’t helped. After sessions, clients often feel calmer, more present, and less triggered-without having…
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Why Does It Feel Like Therapy Isn’t Working?
If therapy feels like it’s not working, you’re not alone. It’s not your fault. Sometimes it’s the wrong approach, a mismatch with the therapist, or just part of the process. This article explains why therapy can feel stuck and what you can do about it. There are ways to feel better, even if progress seems…
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What’s the Difference Between OEI Therapy vs EMDR
OEI (Observed & Experiential Integration) is a gentle, brain-based therapy for trauma that helps you heal without having to relive painful memories. Unlike EMDR, OEI works with your body and subconscious in the present moment. It’s ideal for those who feel overwhelmed by traditional methods or who haven’t found relief through talk therapy.
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Why Is OEI Therapy Called Observed & Experiential Integration?
What makes Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) different from other therapies? This gentle, body-based trauma therapy helps you observe, experience, and integrate difficult emotions and sensations—without needing to relive painful memories. Learn how OEI rewires the brain, calms the nervous system, and restores wholeness, especially when other methods like EMDR feel too overwhelming.
Accelerated OEI Therapy 