Rewind Therapy
i am now able to offer rewind therapy to my clients
The ‘Rewind Therapy’ (RT) or ‘Rewind Technique’, was founded and developed by Dr David Muss in the early 90’s. Since this time it has become internationally recognised as indispensable in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is different from other current trauma approach therapies because no details are disclosed to the therapist hence the treatment is known as "closure without disclosure". Current research indicates successful treatment and positive outcomes for clients in 85% of cases treated in as little as three sessions.
BENEFITS OF REWIND THERAPY
The main benefit in RT is that it is a non-disclosure therapy. This means that we don’t need to talk in detail about the traumatic event that you are seeking treatment for, only the most minimal information is spoken about in session, with the overall benefit being a minimal risk to the you of being re-traumatised.
Other perceived benefits are;
No fear of disclosing sensitive information e.g. In the case of servicemen, for example, about deployment
For survivors of rape and sexual abuse the benefits of not having to disclose intimate or any details of the event to a stranger is self-evident
No lengthy therapy program commitment or to finance
Permanently stop ‘involuntary recall’ (including nightmares, anxiety, flashbacks, avoidance, irritability, concentration challenges, pre-occupation, and intrusive thoughts)
WHAT TRAUMA’S CAN THIS APPROACH BE USED FOR?
This approach can be used for any trauma, however there are two different categories which may slightly change the number of sessions and overall format of the work. These are;
Single Event Trauma - This is where there is one main one off event, such as Road Traffic Accidents, Muggings, Burglaries, Death, Fire or Loss. Treatment using RT in these instances is often implemented using two to three sessions followed by a follow up three months after the final treatment session
Multiple Event / Complex Traumas - includes but not limited to combat/combat stress, sexual abuse and domestic violence, any trauma where there is more than one kind of event. When applying RT in such presentations each traumatic event can be dealt with separately, over separate sessions but, depending on the way the involuntary recall (symptoms) are represented, can also be dealt with in one session.
WHO IS THE TECHNIQUE USEFUL FOR?
Direct victims of a trauma - where the trauma has happened to you as the first person
Witness of another persons trauma - where you have seen a traumatic event occur to another person
Emergency responders - Police, Ambulance, Fire, anyone who has attended a scene of a traumatic incident
Perpetrators / Instigators - where a person is responsible for (by accident or design), and involved in a traumatic event
This technique should not be used if you are undergoing, or planning to undertake, legal action against a perpetrator.
You can learn more about Rewind Therapy by clicking on this link; International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy.