Tag: healing

• OEI Therapy in Vancouver

  

  Discover Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) Therapy in Vancouver If you are searching for workplace trauma therapy in Vancouver, OEI therapy (Observed Experiential Integration Therapy) we provide neuroscience-backed, evidence-based technology that has been shown to help traumatic experiences, anxiety, PTSD. What Is OEI Therapy? OEI therapy is an innovative trauma processing modality that has evolved from…

  Liana West

  August 20, 2025

  Trauma Recovery

  healing, Mental Health, ptsd, therapy, trauma

• OEI Therapy for Professionals With High Stress

  

  Toxic workplaces can create trauma-like symptoms that persist and may eventually threaten your job. Chronic stress keeps the nervous system on high alert, impacting sleep, focus, and emotional health. Trauma Recovery requires addressing the body’s stress response through trauma-informed therapy like OEI therapy to cool and calm down a brain that’s on fire and rebuild…

  Liana West

  August 6, 2025

  Betrayal, Trauma Recovery

  healing, health, Mental Health, ptsd, trauma

• Why Trauma Therapy Doesn’t Have To Take Years

  

  Healing doesn’t have to take years. This article explains how trauma affects the brain and body, why talk therapy doesn’t always work, and how healing needs to be based in neuroscience of how trauma is stored in the brain and body. Observed and Experiential Integration OEI therapy is a simple, brain-based approach that can help…

  Liana West

  May 29, 2025

  FAQs, Iatrogenic effect, OEI vs EMDR, Trauma Recovery

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• Combining OEI Therapy with Hypnotherapy to SUPERCHARGE Trauma Therapy

  

  Combining OEI therapy and hypnotherapy can help you heal from trauma faster and more deeply. OEI helps your body and brain process trauma. Accelerated Hypnotherapy helps you change old patterns. Together, they offer a gentle, flexible way to reduce anxiety, flashbacks, and feeling stuck—without having to talk about painful, personal details.

  Liana West

  May 27, 2025

  FAQs, OEI vs EMDR, 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.

  Liana West

  May 21, 2025

  Betrayal, FAQs, Iatrogenic effect, OEI vs EMDR, Trauma Recovery

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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…

  Liana West

  May 17, 2025

  FAQs, Iatrogenic effect, OEI vs EMDR, Trauma Recovery

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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.

  Liana West

  May 14, 2025

  FAQs, Iatrogenic effect, Trauma Recovery

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• What If EMDR Didn’t Work for Your Trauma?

  

  Tried EMDR but didn’t find relief? You’re not alone. OEI (Observed Experiential Integration) offers a gentler, body-aware alternative for trauma healing. Unlike EMDR, OEI doesn’t require retelling your story. It uses simple eye movements to calm the nervous system and release trauma—even when memories are unclear. Discover a safer, more grounded path to healing.

  Liana West

  May 5, 2025

  OEI vs EMDR

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• OEI: A Different Approach to Trauma Therapy

  

  OEI therapy uses visual and brain-based tools to access memories that language can’t reach because traditional talk therapy doesn’t always work for trauma. Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) can reduce trauma symptoms quickly, even in complex cases. OEI may help with nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety. This article explains why OEI works and how it differs from…

  Liana West

  April 25, 2025

  Betrayal, FAQs, Trauma Recovery

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• The Neuroscience of OEI Therapy

  

  Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI) Therapy Backed by Neuroscience: Why It Works The brain processes memories by storing them in the past filing them away in logical order so they can be retrieved and remembered. Traumatic experiences significantly impact memory and involve various brain regions:  Key Brain Areas and Their Roles in Memory  Hippocampus: Responsible for…

  Liana West

  April 13, 2025

  Trauma Recovery

  healing, Mental Health, ptsd, therapy, trauma