Does Brainspotting really work?

Brainspotting was developed through David Grand’s work with survivors of trauma, and many mental health professionals utilizing the approach have found it to be an effective form of treatment for a variety of mental health concerns.

How is Brainspotting therapy done?

Brainspotting (BSP) allows clients to guide themselves through their own subconscious. They choose what issue they’d like to start with. Then, they explore in and around it with only light guidance by their therapist. This method uses fixated, steady eye positions.

What happens during a Brainspotting session?

A formally trained mental health counselor performs brainspotting as part of a therapy plan. During the process, the therapist is watching for subtle reflexive signals that indicate a brainspot has been detected: Using a pointer, the therapist guides the patient’s gaze across his or her field of vision.

How many sessions of Brainspotting are there?

Once a solid therapeutic relationship has been established, generally two to four sessions seem to produce positive effects. However, due to the uniqueness of each client and their experiences, the number of sessions required varies, meaning as many as eight or more sessions can be necessary.

Can I do Brainspotting on myself?

It’s entirely possible for us to do Brainspotting on our own. This is called Self-Brainspotting (duh).

Do you talk during Brainspotting?

You can talk as much or as little as you would like during this process either keeping the processing internal or sharing verbally as things comes up. Your therapist might check in with you from time to time to see what is happening in your body.

How do you feel during Brainspotting?

After a Brainspotting session, some clients feel completely calm and relaxed, others feel tired and say they are going home to take a nap. Others report not feeling any different, but find themselves thinking about things over the next day or two. Others say they were more irritable or moody or on edge for a few days.

Can you do Brainspotting on your own?

What happens after Brainspotting?

What are the side effects of Brainspotting?

Immediately following YOUR brainspotting-neurophysiology session(s) YOU may/will feel/experience:

• Mentally: mildly tired to extremely exhausted.
• Mental Fog or “out of it”
• Speech: may be delayed or you may have trouble formulating speech.
• Light headed.
• Emotional: mildly to extremely.

What do you do for Brainspotting?

In brainspotting therapy, bi-lateral music can help stimulate processing. It works by stimulating both sides of your brain through sound. Your therapist will likely offer you to wear headphones and play this specific type of music designed to help your brain process.

How do you get certified in Brainspotting?

Become a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner

1. Completion of Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2 trainings in person or online.
2. A minimum of six(6) hours of consultation from an Advanced Brainspotting Practitioner.
3. Fifty hours of practice with BSP, each session documented on session form.

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How are treatment options determined for prostate cancer?

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