Sometimes, without meaning to, we relive some negative memories with amazing realism again and again. They do not leave our heads, preventing us from living. Let's figure out what this is connected with and briefly consider one of the methods that allows us to deal with such uninvited guests in our memory. Why do some negative memories often emerge as “living”? This happens because psychological trauma and stress block the psychophysiological mechanism responsible for processing information in the brain. Memories seem to “hang” between reality and memory, emerging again and again. This is what makes such memories so real that a person, experiencing them, often experiences very real physical pain, dizziness, etc. A way to solve this problem is the method of ocular reflex psychocorrection (ORPC). It is based on the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization) method developed by American psychologist Frances Shapiro. Who, back in 1987, while walking in the park, discovered that eye movements reduce stressful memories. From this observation, a whole direction of therapy has developed, widely used throughout the world in our time. GRPC, in turn, is a development of EMDR, using not only eye movements, but also synchronizing them with breathing. Since breathing methods promote relaxation, the effectiveness of the method increases. It is worth noting that this method was known long before Shapiro. Its roots go back to ancient India, where yogis used breathing exercises combined with oculomotor exercises to “heal mental wounds.” There is no magic here, only the physiology of the human body. During the session, the client follows a special pointer, applying rhythmic breathing to this. Your own feelings are periodically assessed. After about 30 minutes, the memory is processed, becomes more faded, loses its negative emotional connotation, and sometimes acquires a positive one. The memory “fades into memory.” As a result, the person continues to remember what happened, but such painful reactions no longer occur in the body. Most often, 1-2 sessions are enough for visible results, but it all depends on the specific case and how long ago the memory is. This method is suitable for both adults and children who can follow clear instructions. Dmitrieva N.M., neuropsychologist at the Family Center "1000 Steps"".