Proof You Can Change Sexual Arousal through Memory Reconsolidation | Nicolosi Jr. Interview

Originally published on YouTube 2/6/25.
I'm excited to present this interview with Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. to discuss his newly published research on the efficacy of some of the brief memory reconsolidation interventions we use in Reintegrative Therapy to decrease unwanted sexual arousal templates! He recently published the results from a randomized, placebo-controlled study of over 100 men and women who had either heterosexual and homosexual sexually arousing memories they wanted to decrease in arousal, vividness, and emotionality so they can more easily live in accordance with their values. For most participants, the interventions produced reductions that were maintained upon one-week and one-month follow-ups.

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Reference:
Nicolosi, J.J., and Szandula, J. (2024). Memory reconsolidation for unwanted sexually arousing memories: A randomized, placebo-controlled study. Integratus, 2(4), 287-305. doi: https://doi.org/10.1521/intg.2024.2.4.287
You may access the study and other research at the Reintegrative Therapy Association website: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/resources/publication/memory-reconsolidation-for-unwanted-sexually-arousing-memories/

Timestamps:
00:05 Dr. Nicolosi Jr. background.
01:09 The study and background leading up to this interview.
04:12 Participants and research design.
07:40 Results.
08:22 The Feeling-State Flash Technique (FSFT).
11:29 Memory reconsolidation.
13:13 No adverse effects!
13:43 Powerful, durable, apolitical effects.
14:54 Sexuality change is on a continuum.
16:45 Addressing critics of therapy for sexuality change.
21:36 What prior research shows us about efficacy and harm.
28:01 The key ingredient past studies have in common.
29:10 Conclusion of Nicolosi's presentation.
29:53 Which individuals are most likely to experience significant shifts?
31:46 If this is the body's natural process, why do clients need help?
34:00 Objectification vs. humanization of the person.
36:30 What state does someone need to be in to do memory reprocessing?
41:04 The paradox of self-acceptance.
42:20 Defining arousal.
44:50 Does someone need a PTSD diagnosis to do interventions used for trauma reprocessing?
47:24 The other two brief interventions used (Wim Hof breathwork and blink cycle).
49:42 Updating psychology with ancient wisdom.
52:46 Incorporating Christian prayer.
53:58 Speculations on the differences between men and women regarding sexual attraction fluidity.
55:56 An appeal to therapists to explore sexuality change more.

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