Neuroplastic TherapyEvidence-based approach to chronic symptoms

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1What is neuroplastic therapy?Definition, mechanism & causes 2The history of the therapySarno, Schubiner, Schechter, Clarke & others 3Are my symptoms neuroplastic?The FIT criteria 4How is it applied?The five steps 5TechniquesBreathing, somatic tracking, imagery 6Conditions that may benefitList with references 7Success storiesRecovery testimonials by condition 8Bibliography & documentationRCTs, neuroscience & references 9Contactinfo@neuroplastictherapy.gr
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Techniques

Below are four practical techniques used in neuroplastic therapy. They are tools that "train" the nervous system in the sense of safety.

1

Breathing

When we have symptoms, we inhale for three seconds and exhale for six. The prolonged exhalation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and sends the brain a signal of calm.

2

Loving ourselves

We create an inner voice that defends us on a permanent basis and admires us for what we have achieved. If it is hard, we go back to the past and love the ten-year-old child we once were — we tell them they will make it, we embrace them. This self-compassion reduces the inner pressure that fuels the symptoms.

3

Somatic Tracking

We close our eyes and focus, with curiosity and without fear, on the part of the body where we feel the symptoms. This shows our nervous system that we are not afraid of the symptom and that there is no real danger. This is the central technique of Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

4

Visualization

In people with very severe symptoms, the technique that usually helps first is visualization. We imagine ourselves speaking without symptoms, running without symptoms, living a life without problems. In this way, gradually, the brain's neural circuits change.

These techniques are most effective when applied within the whole approach (see How it is applied) and, ideally, with the guidance of a trained professional — especially in severe cases.