Brunet Method™ / Reconsolidation Therapy™
The Brunet Method™, also known as Reconsolidation Therapy™, is an innovative approach based on recent discoveries in neuroscience. It helps reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories by modifying their affective charge through a natural brain process: memory reconsolidation.
How does this therapy work?
When a memory is reactivated, it enters a reconsolidation window, during which it becomes temporarily malleable. By combining this reactivation with the administration of a beta-blocker (usually propranolol), it is possible to reduce the emotional charge associated with the memory while preserving the event itself.
This method is particularly effective for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety related to a past event, phobias, or persistent trauma.
Session Process
The therapy takes place over five to six sessions, approximately one week apart. Each session follows a structured protocol:
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First Session – Assessment and Explanation
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The therapist evaluates the patient's symptoms and the impact of trauma on daily life.
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The method is explained, and eligibility is determined.
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If everything is in order, a doctor prescribes propranolol.
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Beta-blocker (propranolol) intake
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About one hour before the session, the patient takes the prescribed dose of propranolol.
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This medication reduces the physiological stress response without erasing the memory.
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Writing the traumatic memory
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Under the medication's effect, the patient writes their traumatic memory in the present tense, detailing the emotions, sensations, and thoughts experienced at that moment.
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Reading the memory aloud
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The patient then reads their story aloud, reactivating the memory in a modified state due to the medication.
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This step is crucial for reconsolidating the memory in a less distressing form.
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Repeating the process over several sessions
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During each session, the patient rereads their story, sometimes making adjustments.
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Gradually, the emotional intensity decreases, and the event becomes less overwhelming.
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What are the benefits of this therapy?
✔ Reduced emotional intensity of traumatic memories
✔ Decreased symptoms of post-traumatic stress (anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, etc.)
✔ Improved general well-being and sense of inner security
✔ A brief, targeted approach with lasting effects
✔ A non-invasive method that does not require reliving the trauma intensely
The Brunet Method™ is a major breakthrough in trauma treatment, offering long-term relief to individuals suffering from painful memories.
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