Imaginaire Exposure

Imaginaire Exposure

Imaginary exposure is a proven effective technique for dealing with trauma or distressing experiences that continue to affect daily life. Instead of avoiding them, you gradually revisit the memory—mentally, with guidance. By consciously acknowledging it and retelling the story, space is created to release tension. Your brain learns that it is now safe. The memory remains, but the emotional charge softens. This way, you can continue without being constantly triggered.

Imaginary exposure is a proven effective technique for dealing with trauma or distressing experiences that continue to affect daily life. Instead of avoiding them, you gradually revisit the memory—mentally, with guidance. By consciously acknowledging it and retelling the story, space is created to release tension. Your brain learns that it is now safe. The memory remains, but the emotional charge softens. This way, you can continue without being constantly triggered.

imaginary exposure at Holimind in Amsterdam
imaginary exposure at Holimind in Amsterdam

1. Back to the core

Under guidance, you will return to the memory that evokes tension, in a safe and structured setting.

2. Processing instead of avoiding

By consciously allowing the experience, your brain gets the chance to process it differently.

3. More control over triggers

The emotional charge diminishes, causing you to be less quickly triggered in daily life.

4. Proven effective for trauma

Imaginary exposure is often applied for PTSD, anxiety, and unpleasant experiences that persist.

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Additional Therapies

Additional Therapies

Additional Therapies