Understanding FLASH Technique:
FLASH is a trauma-processing method rooted in neuroscience and related to EMDR, Four Blinks, and Progressive Counting. It is designed to help individuals process traumatic memories in a gentle, non-invasive way, often without requiring detailed discussion of the traumatic event itself. FLASH uses brief attention shifts and positive imagery to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories.
Application and Scope of FLASH:
FLASH is used to treat trauma, anxiety, phobias, and other emotional disturbances. Its low-distress approach makes it particularly effective for clients who may feel overwhelmed by traditional trauma therapies. The technique can be integrated into other therapeutic modalities and is suitable for a wide range of individuals, including those who are new to therapy or highly sensitive to emotional processing.
What to Expect in FLASH Sessions:
In a FLASH session, your therapist will guide you through a structured process involving brief engagement with distressing memories, followed by positive imagery and rapid eye movements or blinks. The aim is to reduce the emotional charge of the memory without requiring you to relive or describe it in detail. FLASH sessions are typically calm, supportive, and empowering, helping you to process trauma in a safe and gentle way.
Professionals Who Specialize in FLASH Technique
Rocheli Sternheim, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.
Frayde Yudkowsky
Therapist, LSW, LMSW, CTP
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