Tag: OEI trauma therapy

• How OEI Offers a Softer, Gentler Approach Than EMDR

  

  SOFTER Trauma Healing with OEI, Is It BETTER Than EMDR? Have you ever tried something to fix your trauma and walked away feeling worse? You’re not alone. Some trauma therapies are intense for the sensitivities of survival. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can work, but for many individuals, it’s just too much all at…

  Liana West

  July 18, 2025

  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 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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• 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…

  Liana West

  May 12, 2025

  FAQs, Iatrogenic effect, OEI vs EMDR, Trauma Recovery

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