In addition to also being less time intensive than Schiff's total regression reparenting, Osnes's form of reparenting focuses more on patients traumatized by specific experiences and incidents rather than by general disturbances in childhood.
Furthermore, Osnes's method differs from Schiff's total regression reparenting in that it places greater emphasis on treating patients who have been traumatized by particular experiences or incidents, as opposed to those who are struggling with more general problems related to their childhood.