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Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of challenging symptoms. Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with BioLateral sound, which is deep, direct, powerful yet focused and containing.
Brainspotting identifies activated eye positions designated as Brainspots. Located through either one or both eyes, Brainspots are observed from either the “Inside Window” of the clients felt sense and/or the “Outside Window” of the clients’ reflexive responses (i.e., blink, eye twitches or wobbles, pupil dilation, quick breaths and subtle body shifts). Students will first learn the phenomenological approach that underpins strategies for Brainspotting, followed by strategies for identifying and processing Brainspots. Attention will be given to the utilization and integration of Brainspotting into ongoing treatment, including highly dissociative clients. Brainspotting is adaptable to almost all areas of specialization.
Brainspotting provides therapists with powerful tools which enable their patients to quickly and effectively focus and process through the deep brain sources of many emotional, somatic and performance problems.
In this introductory Brainspotting Phase 1 training, participants will learn four basic brainspotting techniques. In addition, participants will receive and overview of the:
standards of care and professional practice for brainspotting practitioners,
research that supports the primary assumptions of brainspotting; and
challenges of research and evidence-based treatment for conditions such as Complex PTSD
Training runs from 9am - 5:30pm each day.
For cancellation policy see our terms & conditions page linked in the footer of our website.
Evaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
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Participants of this introductory level course participants will be able to:
Summarize the standards of care and professional practice of the International Brainspotting Association.
Describe the hypothesized neurological underpinnings of how brainspotting works.
Summarize the research that supports the hypothesized way in which eye positions activate and accesses midbrain activity.
Explain the uncertainty principle as it relates to brainspotting.
Describe the concepts of simultaneous neurobiological and relational attunement.
Explain the importance of client-therapist attunement during brainspotting.
Explain how the treatment frame is set and held by the therapist.
Explain the role of focused mindfulness in brainspotting.
Discuss the similarities and differences between the activation and resource models of brainspotting.
Explain the concept of limbic countertransference.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the outside window brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the inside window brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the gaze spot brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the resource model of brainspotting technique.
Assess the appropriate brainspotting techniques for the treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder, including the Dissociative Subtype, and other trauma-related symptoms.
Describe two challenges to assessing and providing evidence-based treatment to individuals with Complex PTSD.
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DAY 1 - FRIDAY:
9:00-9:15am Housekeeping
9:15-10:00am Overview
10:00-10:15am Break
10:15-12:30pm: PowerPoint
12:30-1:45pm Lunch
1:45- 2:45pm OW Demonstration
2:45-3:15pm Debrief OW
3:15-3:30pm Break
3:30-5:00pm Dyads /Practicums for OW (45 min each)
5:00-5:30pm Debrief in Large Group, Q&A
DAY 2 - SATURDAY
9:00-9:30am Debrief, Q&A, Quick review of the nine steps of “Inside Window”
9:30-10:30am: “Inside Window” Demonstration
10:30-10:45am Debrief of IW Demo
10:45-11:00am Break
11:00-12:30pm IW Dyads/Practicums (45 min each)
12:30-1:00pm Debrief
1:00-2:00pm Lunch
2:00-3:00pm Gazespotting Demonstration
3:00-3:15pm Debrief of demo
3:15-3:30pm Break
3:30-5:00pm Gazespotting Dyads/Practicums (45 min each)
5:00-5:30pm Debrief in Large Group, Q&A
DAY 3 - SUNDAY
9:00-9:30am Debrief and Q&A
9:30-10:30am PowerPoint
10:30-10:45am Break
10:45-11:30am Continue Phase 1 PowerPoint
11:30-12:30pm Demo - “Body Resource”
12:30-1:00pm Debrief - “Body Resource”
1:00-2:00pm Lunch
2:00-3:30pm Resource Dyads/Practicums (45 min each)
3:30-3:45pm Break
3:45-4:15pm Debrief
4:15-5:30pm Large Group Q&A, Special populations, Closing
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Instructor:
To see the instructor information and bio, click on our about tab in the menu.Our Target Audience:
Classes are open to all licensed professional counselors, licensed social workers, psychologists, psychoanalysts, MFTs, Substance Abuse Counselors, and students who are curious and seek to expand their knowledge.Accessibility:
I am committed to ensuring that all our continuing education (CE) offerings meet the highest standards of accessibility. I invite you to reach out to me via the contact for of email with any specific accessibility needs or accommodations you may require. Please make me aware of your requests prior to the training to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.Grievance Policy:
Participants who have a grievance related to my continuing education courses are encouraged to submit their concerns in writing via my contact form within 30 days of completing the course.The grievance should include:
Participant's name and contact information.
Course title, date of completion, and instructor's name (if applicable).
Detailed description of the grievance, including relevant facts and supporting documentation, if any.
Desired outcome or resolution sought by the participant.
Contact:
For questions or concerns, please reach out to:Laura Hillesheim
Laura Hillesheim Therapy
info@laurahillesheimtherapy.com
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"Brainspotting Phase l" has been approved for 21 hours of continuing education by the Nevada Board of Examiners for MFT & CPC. It is also approved by the NBCC - ACEP No. 7898