RAPID EYE TECHNOLOGY

Rapid Eye Technology (RET) is an energy medicine that focuses on emotional release through eye movement, breathing and imagery.

Using a psychological and physiological approach to understanding the manner in which memory is stored, RET allows patients to recover from trauma, alleviate stress and change behavioral patterns without reliving the associated trauma.

RET has been developing and rising in popularity for its natural and efficient approach to trauma, dysfunctional behavior, depression and other mental health issues. There are no prescription medications involved in RET and most patients do not require long-term counseling.

HOW IT WORKS

The human mind stores memories in neuropathways throughout different centers of the brain. When exposed to trauma or stress, these memories can become trapped creating constant behavioral patterns that respond to the trauma causing depression, anxiety, lasting grief and addictive behavior.

RET practitioners believe that these memories can be released by simulating the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep stage. During REM sleep, neurons in the brain stem facilitate communication throughout the body on a cellular level. Through a mediated process of eye movements and rapid verbal communication, RET stimulates the "alpha/theta" brain wave state of REM sleep, releasing the energies affiliated with memories of trauma. With this release, RET theory states that new belief and behavioral structures can be created for healthy living.

RET IN PRACTICE

While every patient will have different needs and experiences with RET, treatment usually consists of 12 sessions, each lasting an hour to an hour and a half.

During the first set of sessions, the RET practitioner will work to connect the conscious and subconscious mind by directing eye movement while a patient blinks rapidly. The practitioner will also provide verbal contact with the patient to process the sensations, memories, visuals and emotions attached to a traumatic event. There is a wide range of practices to cater to the needs of different patients to allow for release in a safe and controlled environment.

The next phase of RET is a cognitive approach. Patients will be assisted in establishing a new lifestyle with healthy patterns for relationships, daily routines, emotional states and stress management.

RET has proven effective in addressing post traumatic stress disorder in combat soldiers, releasing stress and triggers related to combat, helping a smotth integration back into their community. Rapid Eye Technology has been an effective way for many people to treat trauma from abuse, addiction, depression, anger, grief and family and relationship patterns.