I have been using the REWIND Technique for nearly 10 years, I am the Clinical Lead for RASA Merseyside and a Trainer in the Technique. In my time using the Rewind Technique it has been incredibly effective for survivors of sexual abuse at RASA Merseyside. Unlike some traditional exposure therapies, the Rewind Technique does not require survivors to relive or vividly recount the traumatic experiences. This can be crucial for survivors of sexual abuse, as it minimizes the risk of traumatization.Safety and Control, the technique is designed to create a sense of safety and control for the individual undergoing the process. Survivors of sexual abuse often struggle with feelings of powerlessness and lack of control, and the Rewind Technique allows them to maintain a sense of agency during the therapeutic process. The Rewind Technique primarily addresses the emotional and physiological responses associated with the traumatic memories. By desensitizing the emotional charge attached to the memories, it can help survivors reduce the intensity of negative emotions and fear linked to the traumatic events. So, we have seen rapid resolution in clients. Survivors may experience positive changes in a relatively short period, which can be empowering and encouraging for individuals who have been struggling with the long-term effects of sexual abuse.It allows survivors to process and neutralize traumatic memories without reactivating the details of the events. This is particularly important for individuals who may be dealing with complex PTSD or dissociation because of the abuse, while respecting individual boundaries. In nearly most cases in which is client is suitable their IES, drops under a probable diagnosis for PTSD. All our counsellors are trained in the technique and it has become an integral part of the service provision.           

 Victoria Green | RASA.Merseyside,UK Kind Regard sVicky Green Clinical Lead & Training/ Development Manager

For Rape-how many sessions?
1 session and then a follow up for most of our clients having REWIND, we might need to complete on average 3 times in a session. Victoria Green 30/08/2024

From Rewind Practitioner's patient.

 "I'm reaching out to express my deep gratitude for your guidance regarding the Rewind Therapy technique.

It has proven to be an invaluable part of my recovery from PTSD. In fact, I believe that, thanks to this tool you've provided me with, I have recovered from PTSD". 

I work with some first responders who have never heard of Rewind and are amazed at their result after we use it.  I encourage my clients to pass on the App to colleagues in similar job roles.  I hope it does become the most talked about therapy, as employers need to know about it and ensure their employees have access to it.  I have always appreciated Rewind’s value, for me it is the most important therapist tool I use in my practice with clients.  In fact I can’t think of a session where I haven’t used Rewind since training with you in Birmingham 2018.   It  gives my clients hope and that is so precious. Good luck with everything. J

Rewind Technique for Trauma in Frontline Staff: Experiences of a Nurse, a Paramedic and a Firefighter. A Qualitative Study.   Research Gate

• May 2023

Authors: Lyanne Pudney

Apologies for only just getting back to you, it's the school holidays so it's a very busy time! 
Rewind has freed me from the loop of distress I was living in, due to witnessing and assisting in CPR to a man who would die in my hands. I was traumatised and unable to process this unexpected incident , but REWIND helped me to remember that there was a life that had happiness before the trauma occurred, and I’m able to continue that path of happiness now that the trauma has happened. I’m no longer afraid of the unknown and feel extremely grateful to have had this unique experience with you.

Hi David
The results speak for themselves. Initially I was sceptical but I still remember doing the rescore with the first client I tried it with and I couldn’t believe this person who had been virtually unable to function could suddenly engage with life. It shocked us both and I have not looked back. It has been transformative and incredibly complimentary to my practice with both adults and young people. Thank you Dr Muss!!!!"  JB 2023

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Hi David
I did your training in October 2019 and have been using Rewind alongside my colleagues who also have done your training in St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Manchester. We have had huge success with Rewind with a lot of our clients even using it with our trafficked clients through use of interpreters.
I just wanted to let you know that we are also presenting Rewind as part of our annual SARC conference next week so will direct many to your website.
Thank you for such a great approach to trauma
Kind regards 
KF  

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Thank you again for this fantastic tool !(LH)
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It is amazing to have the evidence so clearly right in front of you. I have encouraged so many people to come and train with you. I hope they do because like you said, to be able to support people so quickly is incredible. I work in the NHS at a local Hospital.DF 

It feels wonderful to have something that is so effective and quick. It's also (relatively) easy on the client - in the 4 cases where I've used it, it has worked with only one run-through so thank you again. HT
                                                                       
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Hi David. Hope you are ok and just emailling with some updates: I used rewind techniques with more 51 clients from moderate to severe post - traumatic stress disorder and their presenting issues were complex bereavement and loss, road accident and sexual abuse.   only three clients didn't respond well. Some of the reasons were first client was not ready to face the event, second client recovered 75% because her case was going to court as it was a complex accident and taking long time to resolve, and third client just refused to watch the film for the third time due to the avoidance.  I found the rewind technique amazing and it increased my confidence in treating mild to severe traumatized clients, abuse, phobia, anxiety disorder and more. I am impressed with the technique.   I just want to say thank you for the training. MK

Hi David

I hope you are well. 

I have been using your rewind technique with great success since the workshop, we now have a peer support group within RASA which I facilitate once a month, this helps everyone to focus on following your guidelines and keeps us all feeling confident in using it. All of our therapists who have been on the course benefit from getting together and supporting each other with it. We have all experienced good results and feel it is really improving the work we are able to do with our clients. So I want to say a massive thank you. This really does change lives! 

Best wishes

Laura  2018

Rewind works so efficiently and effectively. Such a lot of evidence to validate it as an extremely beneficial therapy for trauma. I am so glad I have incorporated this technique into my practice and so pleased for all the clients that have benefited. Kind Regards
Gill legge . 2018

 The things that is really surprising is how quickly people forget that they had the flashbacks, (almost like a toothache, once it is gone it is forgotten about). In the reviews people only then remember that they haven't been triggered or have thought about it. Brilliant really.
Thanks again David 
Su Jackson

I have helped many of my college clients and private clients using Rewind. Many have tried EMDR and had limited success, then Rewind zaps it in one.

Jackie Browne

I have been using the Rewind with such fantastic results ...last week I was working with a client who had suffered huge trauma being sex trafficked ...her score went from 69 to 24 

A. Hewitt

Hi there Another 2 assisted with Rewind,1 month after incident,  by one of our trauma support volunteers who attended your course– went very well. Thanks again. Greetings from the lovely Knysna. 

Karin du Plessis
FAMSA KNYSNAPROJECT MANAGER 044 3825129

Doing a successful rewind still gives me goosebumps and has changed so many lives, great to know it's still developing. 
Thanks,
Dave C, DCCounselling@yahoo.co.uk

I just wanted to let you know that I am still doing REWIND and find that the results are amazing. Zafar Robina (NHS OXFORDSHIRE CCG), robina.zafar@nhs.net;
I’m finding Rewind such a very useful tool to have. Thank you so much, David, for your excellent training.

I work with victims of serious crime and I usually offer a session of Rewind. The feedback I have received is all very positive especially in reducing flashbacks and general feelings of anxiety. Some clients have reported that they feel empowered following the session and one said that she felt as if she had been “rebooted”. Caroline Zanussi, zanugem@hotmail.com;

Its success has been amazing.  Sue Daniels, jigsawcounsel@btconnect.com; 

This is a great tool for me to have...  Many thanks  Amanda Hewitt, amanda.hewitt@hotmail.co.uk; 

I really can't thank you enough, the technique has not only changed my life and helped my family but has also been an invaluable tool in my practice. Samantha Griesel, samgriesel@me.com 

I have found it to be a fantastic skill to offer clients! Many thanks, Robina, robina.zafar@nhs.net 

Thank you for sharing such an efficient technique, a great addition to my "toolbox" Fiona Cam, fiona_cam@hotmail.com  

It has been really positive to observe how this client has been able to benefit in a number of ways (psychologically, emotionally and socially), since engaging with this treatment / technique for PTSD. Lisa Walters, lisawalters888@gmail.com; 

I am really pleased that I did the Rewind training and have been recommending it to all my colleagues.Many thanks Pam, pamhardy10@yahoo.co.uk

I have also used it on a colleague yesterday whose life has been affected by a childhood trauma. He tells me it has made a difference overnight. He is going to attend one of your workshops. Regards Kath Moore, www.kath@kmcounselling.co.uk 


Client was astounded and was really pleased with the effect after 2 weeks. Meryl Hargreaves, kingfishercounselling@yahoo.com 

It is just thrilling. Three weeks on and this client is still sleeping well and has stated that he feels fully in control of his traumatic thoughts, Carol Hosford, carolhosford@yahoo.co.uk; 

Those who have used this technique have found some of the results amazing. It really is a useful tool to have. Other volunteers lack confidence in using this technique as they feel they would require more training. Best Wishes, Peterborough Rape Crisis

I am priveleged to have this tool in my professional toolbox and continue to be astounded at the effective and efficient resolution of traumatic distress. Frances Masters, frances.masters@btinternet.com 

I have used RT iwith 7 of my clients so far, and there are lots of questions floating in my head!  Most of them found it very easy and helpful right away. One of them did not find it helpful, but then they were not able to detach from the PTSD event to do it properly. I have one who went back to her first sexual trauma at age 3, and another who processed a two week old murder of his best friend. One client has a long history and a series of the same type of abuse having occurred multilpe times over his lifetime, each with traumas associated with it.  
Mary F, mary@feldm.com

I work with victims of serious crime and I usually offer a session of Rewind. The feedback I have received is all very positive especially in reducing flashbacks and general feelings of anxiety. Some clients have reported that they feel empowered following the session and one said that she felt as if she had been “rebooted”. 
Caroline Zanussi, zanugem@hotmail.com

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