Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT)
was Developed by: Stephen Vazquez, Ph.D.
Overview: "The term 'transformation' of emotional states refers to a thorough and rapid progression through an emotional state that is likely to change that emotion into a healthier, more functional and productive state. For example, hopelessness often transforms into empowerment, sadness into love, fear into confidence, anger into peace, etc. The strategy involves the person briefly facing the challenging emotion in such a way that it facilitates a reduction of the emotion and then a new emotional state emerges.
Most people seek therapeutic help because they feel stuck in unpleasant, unwanted moods. New discoveries about how light stimulation affects moods have made possible powerful ways to transform emotional states. In the treatment of winter depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), research has shown that certain types of light literally changes unpleasant moods. It has now been discovered that the use of certain specific wavelengths of light emitted into the subject's eyes during counseling can bring forth dormant emotions as well as transform moods. The only precaution to consider is if you have a history of seizures that are brought about by flickering light into the eyes.
An initial session is typically an intake interview in which a history is taken, and objectives are clarified. Then a photosensitivity assessment is usually conducted in order to evaluate your unique responsivity to light and color so that light stimulation can be custom-tailored to maximize its effects for you. When ETT is conducted, typically a dim (less than 150 lux) light of specific wavelengths of color is emitted directly into your eyes. This light blinks at rates that encourage brainwave states to emerge that are optimal for certain counseling objectives. A counseling process of interactive guidance takes place during the light stimulation. When light stimulation and expressive interaction take place at the same time, it has the effect of heightening awareness and generally speeding up all of counseling far beyond typical face to face talk therapy. You will be in control at all times, but by participating in guided procedures involving talk, eye movement and certain types of breathing, powerful emotional changes usually occur.
The good news is that ETT is a breakthrough in terms of quick effects. Much of the length of time necessary is determined by you. For example, if you want to get over a long-standing depression, you can choose to participate in daily or multiple sessions and transform depression in a matter of weeks or less. However, if financial limitations are a problem, fewer sessions can take place per week but the length of treatment may be longer. Each person may need a different length of time. After an initial intake and evaluation, the length of treatment that is best for you is recommended. Unless there are complicated medical issues, drug or alcohol use or personality disorders, the process is exceptionally fast. Different conditions require different recovery time. Therefore, the length of your treatment will be dependent upon your diagnosis and your psychological constitution.
ETT is a form of psychotherapy. Therefore, if your insurance covers psychotherapy, it is likely to cover this approach as long as the professional using it is credentialed according to the insurance company requirements."
--excerpt from http://www.lightworkassociates.com/abouttest.html
Official Website for Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT): http://www.lightworkassociates.com/index.html
Related Websites:
This is the site of an LCSW who has a few pdf format links related to ETT as well as a pdf booklet he wrote on ETT. http://www.wellness-innovations.com/ett.html
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