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224 How Thought Field Therapy & Yoga Supports First Responders: Interview With Robert Bray

Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga
Episode • Feb 26 • 43m

In this episode, we explore Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and its applications for first responders experiencing chronic stress. Guest Robert Bray, a traumatic stress recovery expert, joins us to discuss his extensive experience and the efficacy of TFT, a technique that alleviates negative emotions by stimulating meridian treatment points. We discuss combining TFT with parts work and yoga to help clients manage anxiety, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience. Robert outlines how TFT can be integrated with other therapies, offering practical advice and methods to bring yoga into therapy sessions effectively.

MEET Robert Bray

Robert L. Bray, Ph.D., LCSW has worked in the field of traumatic stress recovery for over 40 years. Beginning as a volunteer on a crisis hotline and throughout his professional career, he has always focused on the impact of traumatic stress on the mental and physical health of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Bray has extensive experience as a clinician helping in recovery from natural disasters, criminal acts, and domestic violence of all types. He has been training, writing, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. Dr. Bray’s book “Heal Traumatic Stress NOW: Complete Recovery with Thought Field Therapy – No Open Wounds” provides a consumer-friendly self-help guide to anyone struggling with overwhelming stress. He is also an approved ICISF trainer. https://rlbray.com/ 

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  • Understanding Thought Field Therapy
  • Live Demonstration of TFT
  • Memory Consolidation and Trauma Response
  • Memory Reconsolidation Techniques
  •  Understanding Trauma in First Responders
  • Inner Child Work and Tapping
  • Yoga and Tapping Integration

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