Petra Alemke
Body-oriented therapist
ReAttach and W.A.R.A. have brought a significant shift in treatment effects in my practice. My clients achieve great results faster and more effectively.
Wiring Affect with ReAttach (W.A.R.A.)
Wiring Affect with ReAttach (W.A.R.A.) is a brief, non-invasive clinical technique specifically designed to rapidly reduce negative affect and sensory over-responsiveness. Backed by clinical research and academic publications available on ResearchGate, W.A.R.A. bridges the gap between complex neurobiology and practical application.
In today's highly demanding healthcare landscape, it is of vital importance to make effective mental health tools widely available. W.A.R.A. was developed to be a highly scalable, accessible, and affordable intervention. By making this technique globally available, we empower professionals to offer immediate relief to a large population, circumventing the high costs and long waitlists typically associated with specialized mental healthcare.
Through this E-Learning on Demand, you will be equipped to:
Master the W.A.R.A. technique for direct face-to-face clinical application.
Effectively transfer the W.A.R.A. instruction in online (e-health) settings.
Teach W.A.R.A. as a powerful, independent self-regulation exercise to increase your client's autonomy.
A Stabilizing, Non-Trauma-Focused Approach: While W.A.R.A. is not a trauma-processing therapy in itself, it serves as a critical stabilization tool. You will learn how to strategically deploy W.A.R.A. to regulate the nervous system and ground clients during complex trauma treatments, safely preventing emotional flooding.
Clinical Applications of W.A.R.A.:
Acute stress and hyper arousal / hyper vigilance
Sensory over-responsiveness
Cravings (addiction and substance abuse care)
Tinnitus
Chronic pain management
Fear of losing control
Brain fog and cognitive overload
Get acquainted with ReAttach in an accessible way and discover W.A.R.A. (Wiring Affect with ReAttach). This is an effective and fast (90 seconds!) method to reduce negative affect with your clients.
W.A.R.A. is a safe, non-invasive, and affordable 'first-aid' neuro intervention developed by Dr. Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus within her transdiagnostic ReAttach methodology. It is a highly practical tool specifically designed to help individuals independently regulate negative affect and lower high arousal levels.
Yes, ReAttach Therapy International Foundation is the sponsor of the free online introduction in ReAttach and W.A.R.A. training. ReAttach Academy provides a 100% discount code which you can find here at the website and on the subscribe button. ReAttach Academy uses the discount code to make the sponsorship transparent. You need to subscribe to be able to access the online learning environment.
Instead of relying on traditional talking therapies, avoidance strategies, or trauma exposure, W.A.R.A. utilizes associative memory formation and optimized sensory processing. It provides a direct method to calm the autonomic nervous system, reduce sensory overload, and restore emotional balance quickly.
W.A.R.A. is highly effective for anyone experiencing acute stress, emotional dysregulation, or sensory overload. Mental health professionals and ReAttach Affect Coaches frequently use it as an accessible self-regulation tool for their clients to manage arousal between sessions, or as a catalyst before deeper therapeutic work.
Yes, absolutely. W.A.R.A. is offered as a standalone, accessible e-learning module. You do not need to enroll in the full ReAttach Practitioner or Affect Coach certification programs to master this specific tool, making it an excellent introduction to the broader ReAttach methodology.
ou can access the W.A.R.A. training through the official ReAttach Academy platform. We currently offer a free introductory training so you can experience how to lower arousal independently. You can sign up via our educational hubs at affectcoach.online or reattachacademy.com.
Dr. Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus
Creator of the ReAttach Method, W.A.R.A. & FFH (VergeetMuts). Founder of ReAttach Academy & ReAttach Affect Coach Journal | Ph.D. Maastricht University | Optimizing affect regulation, Systemic CoRegulation & transdiagnostic mental health care.
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