Written and clinically reviewed by Dr Jaime JonssonConsultant Clinical Psychologist, HCPC PYL25262
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.
