Brainspotting
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a form of trauma therapy that can access parts of the brain that are often hidden from our awareness. Developed by Dr. David Grand, this form of psychotherapy provides treatment for trauma by identifying eye positions associated with traumatic memories stored in the brain. Brainspotting strengthens and enhances internal resources and allows contained, gentle, yet deep processing work with any issues that clients bring to counselling.
How does Brainspotting work?
Grand developed the Brainspotting theory while providing trauma treatment to hundreds of 9/11 survivors. He observed that a fixed eye position is often associated with recounting a traumatic experience. It allows clients to access deep emotions and heal the physical effects of trauma.
What issues can Brainspotting help with?
Brainspotting can be used for all the issues listed under counselling services:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Addiction
• Phobias
• Identity and self-worth
• Grief and loss
• Trauma
• Relationship issues
• Parenting support
• Separation and divorce
• Family issues
What happens in a Brainspotting session?
Brainspotting is used as a tool in our normal counselling sessions, once assessment and the therapeutic relationship have been established (usually after 1 or 2 sessions).
During the process, the therapist is watching for subtle reflexive signals that indicate a brainspot has been detected.
1. Using a pointer, the therapist guides the client’s gaze across his or her field of vision.
2. When the eyes reach a brainspot, the therapist takes note of its location.
3. Using the brainspots identified, the client is guided in processing the issue in a deeper
manner than normally possible.
4. Through gentle guided sessions, specific memories can be reprocessed in a safe
environment.
5. Traumatic emotions and memories can be safely released, supporting the self-healing
process.
Learn more here: https://brainspottingaustralasiapacific.com.au/