Written and clinically reviewed by Dr Jaime JonssonConsultant Clinical Psychologist, HCPC PYL25262
The Spiral Technique: a short EMDR visualisation for changing how a distressing sensation feels in the body.
The Spiral Technique empowers individuals to actively alter their experience of distressing sensations.
How to Use the Spiral Technique
- Awareness: Sit quietly and focus on the distressing emotion or sensation.
- Visualize the Spiral: Imagine the feeling as a spiral of energy in your body. Observe its color, direction, and speed.
- Manipulation: Mentally change the spiral’s direction. For example, if it’s spinning clockwise, turn it counterclockwise. Adjust its speed and observe the changes.
- Observation: Notice how these adjustments affect your emotional and physical state.
- Repetition: Repeat until you feel a sense of relief or control.
Why It Works This method offers a tangible way to reframe and diminish the intensity of distressing emotions, fostering a sense of empowerment.
