Switch to Healing - Part 3 - The Story of Observed Experiential Integration (OEI)

In this series of three articles titled Switch to Healing,stuck, where we are doing something we don't really
I discuss trauma and outline a path that a traumawant to do or not doing something we would really
victim could take to get fast relief from trauma,like to do. It also helps us deal with emotions that are
however small the trauma might have been that stillstirred up such as fear, anxiety, sadness, guilt,
keeps them in a psychic prison. In parts 1 and 2, weshame, anger or conflict. OEI will help you change
discussed the nature of trauma experience, thememories from present upset to past perspective.
symptoms that arise out of unresolved or traumaScientific research for evidence-based treatment
that has not yet been effectively treated, the typesAs with EMDR, OEI is evidence-based in that it is
of trauma, trauma triggers, night school and brainbacked by recent properly conducted scientific
magic, trauma treatment and treatment hazards. Inresearch. In a 2002-2003 study, the participants who
part 3, we will look at the characteristics and benefitsreceived OEI treatment for 3 1-hour sessions
of a new, modern power therapy for fast traumaexperienced a significant reduction of their trauma
relief.symptoms. In a 2004-2007 study, which included a
Roots of "One Eye Integration"3-month follow-up, participants who received 2-3 OEI
In the past 12 years, a series of psychotherapytreatments demonstrated significant reduction in
treatment techniques have been developed by twotrauma symptoms compared to 2 other interventions.
innovative clinicians in Vancouver, B.C., under the title,Simple techniques of OEI
Observed Experiential Integration, formerly One EyeOEI uses a variety of techniques from "switching" to
Integration (OEI). Since those first developments,"massaging glitches" to "sweeping". These terms may
hundreds of clinical counselors, psychologists andsound "weird" to the reader, yet they exemplify the
physicians all over the world have been using OEIsimplicity of the processes that will help you find fast
techniques with great success. One of the techniquesrelief, and research supports that a "weird" therapy
is called "switching" which lends us the title of thisworks.
report.As an advanced certified OEI therapist, the author is
You may have heard about EMDR (Eye Movementable to help you process the present upsetting
Desensitization and Reprocessing) as an effectivesymptoms of past trauma safely and quickly.
treatment for trauma. OEI is a progression fromUse OEI soonest for easy relief
EMDR which is an excellent treatment modality forOEI (and EMDR) work best when delivered as soon
trauma that most people respond to when they thinkas possible after a disturbing event. There are less
of an upsetting event and process the feelings andlayers of complexity for you to work through so
sensations with both eyes open. As with EMDR, OEItherapy will be easier and quicker than if left for a
is well researched and is a proven effectivelong time. The best approach is to act soon.
treatment for trauma and trauma-like symptoms.Use of OEI at home
Overwhelming symptomsOnce you have experienced the fast positive relief
Not all trauma sufferers can bring up the sensations,that OEI brings by working with an advanced
feelings, thoughts and images associated with thecertified OEI therapist, you will be able to "take-out'
trauma with both eyes open, and still function inthese techniques to use at home for immediate relief
therapy well enough to experience forwardwhen you are triggered and not in session. Your
movement and healing. For them it is more effectiveadvanced certified therapist should advise when a
to work with one eye at a time, compared to EMDRprocedure is safe for you to use outside of a trauma
which works with both eyes open. In all experiencestherapy session.
that impact our brains, each hemisphere is impactedSo, if your life is impaired by the continued presence
to a greater or lesser extent. In most cases ofof upsetting physical, emotional and body symptoms,
trauma, the right hemisphere is impacted moreor if any of the parts of this report resonate with
severely, and with OEI the trauma sufferer can workyou or your life, I encourage you to explore the fast
with the left, or less intense, eye first, to lower thehealing that OEI can bring as you.
intensity to a level where the right eye can be openNow is the time to connect these symptoms to
for processing.memories of past traumas, and help your brain
Unable to talk or use languageintegrate the memories to allow you to function
OEI is also effective where a person cannot evenmore freely.
bear or is unable to put into language the thoughts,Conclusion
feelings and sensations they are experiencing whenThis concludes the 3-part series of articles entitled
they float back to the traumatic incident(s). With OEISwitch to Healing. Thank you for coming back to
they can merely bring up the memories withoutfollow each part and to enhance your awareness of
speaking and the healing can take place.the effect that past trauma has on your current
Becoming unstuck at any agefunctioning through the triggered symptoms.
OEI is an amazing trauma therapy that uses ourCONTACT AN OEI THERAPIST TODAY TO
visual pathways from the eyes to the brain andREALIZE THE BENEFITS OF ONE EYE
which works for all ages. I have used it successfullyINTEGRATION!
with clients from 9-86. It helps us deal with being