The human brain is still the least understood organ of the human body, with many of its functions yet to be discovered. Despite this, psychologists have developed several techniques and therapies to help ease mental and emotional stress or phobias. One such therapy is called the rewind technique, which is used to remove post-traumatic stress or phobias based on a therapy called Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
The rewind technique involves asking the patient to rewind and watch the incident that caused trauma or developed into a phobia. While reliving the incident, the patient visualizes or sees it from a different perspective, similar to watching a video. This helps the patient detach themselves from the anxiety caused by their phobia and view the incident as an outsider. By rewinding and viewing the incident multiple times, the patient can completely let go of their phobia, whether it is a fear of heights, water, animals, dark, or any other trauma.
A good psychologist for the rewind technique would be one who has practical experience treating patients using this technique. The psychologist should be able to cure the patient in one or two sittings, or at least lessen the phobia to the point where it does not interfere with the patient’s everyday life.
Overall, the rewind technique is a useful therapy for those suffering from post-traumatic stress or phobias, provided it is conducted by a skilled psychologist. As research into the human brain continues, it is likely that more effective therapies will be developed to help alleviate mental and emotional issues.
Source by Trevor Johnson