Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) is a therapy that uses eye movements and body-based techniques to help process and release emotional trauma. It focuses on how experiences are stored in the brain and aims to integrate difficult memories by working with the client’s visual fields. OEI often involves covering or switching visual fields to access and shift emotional responses.
OEI can quickly reduce emotional distress and help individuals feel more grounded by targeting how trauma is held in the body and brain. It’s especially useful for people who struggle to talk about their experiences, as it works through sensory and subconscious processes. This method often leads to faster emotional relief and a greater sense of clarity. There are therapists trained in OEI at Abbotsford Valley Counselling.
