Observed & Experiential Integration

Most people get higher emotional intensity (typically anxiety/fear/panic) with the Dominant eye open (i.e., Non-Dominant covered). It should be noted, however, that if the client has had very early, severe trauma, i.e., from infancy, it is unlikely that ANY predictable pattern will be observed in terms of eye dominance. This doesn't mean that Switching will not be helpful for reducing and integrating traumatic experiences; merely that there will not be a predictable pattern associated with eye dominance. 

This is not uncommon, particularly if the abuse or neglect occurred during pre-school years (esp < 3) and the perpetrator was a parent, guardian, or other caregiver. We will simply focus on the emotions and body sensations that you CAN feel. Sometimes clients get more clarity about the source of the emotions and physical sensations; sometimes not, but it is still possible to process the intensity.

We can approach the fear or anxiety as a Performance issue and have you vividly imagine what you WANT to be able to do (e.g., speak fluently and confidently to groups of 200 or more people). Once you are focused on the POSITIVE image, we will have you notice the first thing that emerges to interfere with (or prevent) that capacity (thoughts, emotions, body sensations). Next, we will focus on each of those "interfering factors" in order that they emerge to interrupt the longed-for POSITIVE ability or experience. This invariably brings you back to a traumatic evenr that previously created the NEGATIVE association with the ability or relationship.

Yes! This can be done virtually, and you can also apply the treatment on your own. You are encouraged to practice covering and switching, as well as using release points to help self-calm and regulate your nervous system between sessions. 

This is where home (self) treatment is so valuable. You will learn about how to Track-to-Glitch (i.e., to where your eyes start to blink or skip) or Track-to-Target (i.e., to where a particular physical sensation gets the most intense, or to where a critical inner voice gets the loudest / most believable). You will learn how to do Switching and how to use your release points to calm your nervous system.