FLASH Technique in Cedar City and Kanab

A brief, gentle technique designed to quickly reduce the emotional intensity of a distressing memory.

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The FLASH Technique is a relatively new approach designed to reduce the disturbance connected to a distressing memory quickly and with minimal discomfort, often without requiring you to focus directly on the memory itself for extended periods.

It’s often used as a complement to other trauma-focused approaches, like EMDR, particularly for clients who find directly engaging with a difficult memory too activating at first.

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During FLASH, your therapist guides you through a series of brief exercises involving a positive focus of attention, paired with brief, indirect check-ins on the disturbing memory. Many people notice a reduction in the emotional charge of the memory without needing to describe it in detail or hold it in mind for very long.

A Few Ways We Can Help

Trauma & Distressing Memories

FLASH is often used within trauma therapy as a way to reduce distress before or alongside deeper processing work.

Preparing for EMDR

FLASH can help build tolerance for processing difficult material, sometimes used before or alongside EMDR.

Low-Distress Processing

For clients who find trauma work too activating, FLASH offers a gentler entry point into processing difficult memories.

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Why Try the FLASH Technique

FLASH is designed to be gentle and brief, making it a good option when other approaches feel too intense to start with.

Minimal Discomfort

FLASH is designed to reduce distress without requiring extended focus on the difficult memory itself.

Quick to Learn

The technique itself is straightforward, and many clients notice change within a session or two.

Pairs Well With Other Approaches

We often use FLASH alongside EMDR or other trauma-focused approaches, tailored to what you need.

A Note on Our Therapists

Each of our therapists has their own training and specializations. Not all therapists are trained in the same treatment modalities. Please refer to each individual therapist’s page for information on what they specialize in, or call or email us if you have questions about which therapist will be right for you and your individual needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FLASH stand for?

FLASH is named for the brief, flash-like nature of the technique’s check-ins on a distressing memory, rather than an acronym for a longer phrase.

Do I have to describe my traumatic memory in detail?

No. One of the appeals of FLASH is that it doesn’t require you to describe the memory in detail or hold it in mind for very long.

Is FLASH a replacement for EMDR?

Not necessarily. FLASH is often used alongside or before EMDR, particularly to help build tolerance for processing difficult material.

What can FLASH help with?

FLASH is primarily used for trauma and distressing memories, especially for clients who find direct trauma processing too activating at first.

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