Progressive Counting Therapy for Trauma Healing
What is Progressive Counting?
Progressive Counting is a gentle, structured approach to trauma processing that helps reduce the emotional intensity of difficult memories without requiring you to talk through every detail.
You briefly imagine the memory like a “movie” while the therapist counts aloud for gradually increasing periods of time. With repetition, the memory can begin to feel more distant and less overwhelming.
The process is predictable, collaborative, and paced around you, helping you stay grounded and in control throughout the work.
Who Can Progressive Counting Help?
Progressive Counting may be helpful for people experiencing lingering effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences, including:
- Single-incident or repeated trauma
- Painful or unresolved childhood experiences
- Anxiety or panic connected to past events
- PTSD symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, or avoidance
- Shame, guilt, or self-blame related to what happened
Before beginning, we’ll talk about your needs, readiness, and current supports to determine whether Progressive Counting is a good fit. If another approach may better support you, we’ll explore those options together.
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