Rapid Healing with Early Memories Therapy | Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Approach

Are you frustrated with endless talk therapy and want to see progress in your clinical psychology practice? Early memories therapy using the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) and Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy is an approach designed to accelerate healing and provide profound insights for your patients.

What is Early Memories Therapy using the Early Memories Procedure (EMP)?

The Early Memories Procedure (EMP) is central to therapy that uses autobiographical memories to uncover the root of current issues. By precisely identifying their most significant past experiences, early memories therapy patients can begin the work of examining and processing unresolved issues. The faster we pinpoint the early memories that hold us back, the more quickly we can process those experiences.

How can Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy enhance healing?

EMP works in conjunction with Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy, focusing in on how individuals perceive and interpret their early autobiographical memories. This approach is based on more than 40+ years of clinical use. In many cases, patients can experience significant breakthroughs by the end of the second session and begin resolving issues by the third.

Potential benefits of Early Memories Therapy with the Early Memories Procedure

Rapid Insight: Identify issues quickly, often within the first two sessions.

Accelerated Healing: Begin resolving problems in 2-3 sessions, compared to months in traditional therapy.

Deep Self-Understanding: Uncover the causes of your struggles and gain a clearer understanding of yourself.

Effective for Various Issues: For individuals dealing with unresolved trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Who can benefit from Early Memories Therapy using the EMP & CP therapy?

Early memories therapy is potentially beneficial for psychologists whose patients are seeking self-understanding and rapid progress. It can be particularly effective for patients who feel frustrated with their progress, stuck or blocked by unresolved emotions or unidentified trauma.

Retirement Announcement

Dr. Arnold Bruhn has retired from active clinical practice as of April 2026. This website now serves as a professional resource for his publications and the Early Memories Procedure (EMP).