What are the contraindications and risks of TIR?
TIR is contraindicated for use with clients who: a. Are psychotic or nearly so. TIR is most definitely an “uncovering” technique and hence is not appropriate for such clients. b. Are currently abusing drugs or alcohol. Clients must inform their facilitator of any medications or drugs they use regularly. They should avoid taking pain killers, sleeping pills, tranquilizers or any other medication or drugs which might impair physical or mental abilities, for at least 24 hours prior to a viewing session. Some substances require a longer abstinence before viewing can take place. A special TIR program addressed to drugs can be very effective in preventing recidivism. c. Are not making a self-determined choice to do TIR. For TIR to work, the client has to really want to do it. If the client is there under duress (e.g., on court order) or trying to please someone, TIR will not work. It may be possible, however, to explain to a reluctant client what TIR is and “sell” him on the idea of doing it
TIR is contraindicated for use with clients who: a. Are psychotic or nearly so. TIR is most definitely an “uncovering” technique and hence is not appropriate for such clients. b. Are currently abusing drugs or alcohol. TIR is not useful for detoxifying clients. A client should be stably off drugs or alcohol for two months before starting TIR. However a special TIR program addressed to drugs can be very effective in preventing recidivism. c. Are not making a self-determined choice to do TIR. For TIR to work, the client has to really want to do it. If the client is there under duress (e.g., on court order) or trying to please someone, TIR will not work. It may be possible, however, to explain to a reluctant client what TIR is and “educate” him on the idea of doing it. But the client must be well-motivated before starting. d. Are in life situations that are too painful or threatening to permit them to concentrate on anything else, such as a TIR session. If the client is afraid of being mu
