Target2Zero

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In this conversation, I reconnect with Aaron Gleaves, a Licensed Professional Counselor who trained in Target 2 Zero in May 2025. Aaron shares his experience implementing the protocol with his clients over the past several months, including outcomes, implementation strategies, and how Target 2 Zero is a game changer for his therapy practice.
What We Discuss:

Aaron's initial impressions of Target 2 Zero training

Integration of Target 2 Zero into traditional talk therapy
Successes in implementation
Practical guidance for clinicians considering Target 2 Zero

About Aaron:
Aaron is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma therapy. He completed Target 2 Zero training in May 2024 and has been incorporating the protocol into his clinical practice with clients experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, and stress-related conditions. https://www.thecalmed.com/aaron-gleaves

About Target 2 Zero:
Target 2 Zero is a rapid stress recovery protocol integrating movement therapy, EMDR principles, and neuroscience research. Used by mental health professionals for trauma processing and stress management across diverse populations.
I developed Target 2 Zero in 2021 and have been utilizing it successfully for my own clients since then. I also developed a Rapid Stress Recovery technique in 2022 and have been training teams and organizations in this protocol since then.
Training Information for Clinicians:
Visit https://target2zero.com/train for upcoming professional training dates

Training Information for Organizations and Teams:
Email or DM Scarlett Williams, LPC
Visit https://target2zero.com/

Target 2 Zero in Clinical Practice - Aaron Gleaves LPC Experience In this conversation, I reconnect with Aaron Gleaves, a Licensed Professional Counselor who trained in Target 2 Zero in May 2025. Aaron shares his experience...

Adverse events cost us so much - emotionally, physically, and financially. There's an easy intervention to decrease or alleviate the 20 common symptoms associated with adverse events: Target 2 Zero.
Target 2 Zero: Rapid Stress Recovery Explained
What is Target 2 Zero?
Target 2 Zero is a rapid intervention technique that helps the brain quickly process and release traumatic or stressful information before it becomes "stuck" and causes long-term problems. It's based on safety heuristic theory - essentially helping your brain properly categorize and let go of adverse event details instead of holding onto them as ongoing threats.
How it helps:

Immediate relief: Takes just 2-3 minutes to complete after a stressful event
Prevents accumulation: Stops trauma from building up over time
No stigma: Framed as tactical preparedness, not mental health treatment
Highly effective: 84% reduction in PTSD symptoms, 83% reduction in CPTSD symptoms

Who benefits:

First Responders: Process traumatic calls without carrying them home
Military personnel: Handle combat stress and operational trauma
Anyone exposed to adverse events: Accidents, workplace stress, personal trauma

Key advantages over traditional approaches:

Prevention vs. treatment: Intervenes immediately, not after crisis develops
No dissociation: Clients remain fully present during the process
Rapid results: 1-7 sessions vs. months/years of traditional therapy
86% faster than standard EMDR
Nearly 100% effective vs. 53% for traditional EMDR

How it works in practice:
You can use it alone or with a partner immediately after any potentially traumatic event. No special equipment needed, and it provides immediate relief while preventing long-term psychological impact.
The technique essentially helps your brain "clear to zero" - hence the name - rather than storing traumatic details as ongoing safety threats.https://target2zero.com/

The Science Behind the Magic
Why does Target 2 Zero work so remarkably well?
It all started with a simple observation: Children clear trauma in 5-10 minutes while adults take 1-4 hours. The question? WHY?
The Theory: Safety Heuristic + Sensorimotor Overlay developed by Scarlett Williams 2021-2025
Brain stores threat details as survival data
Overlaying the memory with the sensiormotor system
Memory reconsolidation happens without distress
Think of it like upgrading from dial-up to fiber optic - same destination, revolutionary speed.
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Monday Morning Update - Target 2 Zero
August and September are heating up with exciting opportunities to learn about Target 2 Zero! I'll be presenting workshops and presentations on the following dates:
UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 6 - Training for Educators Blacksburg, VA

August 12 - Training for Human Services Blacksburg, VA

August 19 - Tactical Mental Performance Conference Ft. Bragg, NC
Registration:https://whova.com/portal/registration/CIV11tSRVSuxa4wXRAyt/?preview_image=4

September 10 -

2025 First Responder Wellness Conference Norfolk, VA

November 13-15, 2025 - Virginia Counselors Association Convention Norfolk, VA: Presentation date to be announced

Whether you're active duty, first responder, an educator, or service provider, these sessions will equip you with practical tools for stress recovery and wellness. Email or call for a training for your organization.

Thanks to Col. Ed Fleming for use of pictures!