In 1999, I revisited Jay’s remarkable recovery journey in a follow-up video. Jay had suffered a severe car accident on August 1, 1995, which resulted in the loss of vision in his left eye. His eye was not only bloodshot and locked in position, but he also grappled with intense anger and PTSD symptoms for over six months post-accident. It was after a single 30-minute session with me, half a year later, that Jay experienced a profound transformation.
At that time, I balanced my roles as a part-time psychotherapist and a full-time FAA radar air traffic controller, with Jay being a colleague of mine.
The session utilized “Clean Language,” a therapeutic technique that remarkably led to Jay’s rapid restoration of vision, mobility of his previously fixed eye, and alleviation of his PTSD-induced anger. Impressively, by the following day, his blood shot eye had completely recovered.
“Clean Language” consists of a set of direct questions that helped Jay liberate himself from the hold of his traumatic experiences. To delve deeper into “Clean Language,” please explore my website with a # symbol.
Our quest for meaning is a fundamental human drive. The moment Jay’s vehicle was hit by the garbage truck, he was consumed by a fear of death, a sentiment he hadn’t felt since his childhood friend’s passing from cancer. The unresolved anger from that early loss resurfaced with the force of the collision and persisted until our pivotal session, where he found solace, perhaps making peace with his friend’s memory.
Having practiced David Grove’s “Clean Language” therapy for over thirty years, it’s unfortunate to witness its limited use in therapy today. This sophisticated approach holds immense promise for profound MindBody healing, particularly for those ready to embrace change.
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