Tag: trauma
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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…
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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…
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Why Trauma Makes You Desperate for Advice

Looking for Answers From Your Therapist? Here’s Why. Have you ever sat across from your therapist and thought, “Just tell me what to do.” When I found out my ex was cheating and I realized that he was more committed to cheating and lying than he was to me. I left the relationship, or whatever…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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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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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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.
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How Does OEI Therapy Heal Trauma?

OEI is a trauma therapy that uses eye positions and body awareness to help process trauma without relying on talk. It’s helpful for people dealing with anxiety, PTSD, dissociation, and emotional overwhelm. OEI works with the non-verbal parts of the brain where trauma is stored, offering a safer way to shift old patterns and feel…