Brainspotting Phase 1
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$745 Professional Rate-Early Registration Ends January 11, 2027
$795 Professional Rate- Standard Registration- January 12, 2027 - February 8, 2027
$845 Professional Rate- Late Registration February 9 - February 22, 2027
$400 Student/Repeat Rate
All registration ends February 22, 2027
Click HERE to request a payment plan.
If you reside in a country outside the USA, please follow the prompts on the registration page for country specific pricing.
$795 Professional Rate- Standard Registration- January 12, 2027 - February 8, 2027
$845 Professional Rate- Late Registration February 9 - February 22, 2027
$400 Student/Repeat Rate
All registration ends February 22, 2027
Click HERE to request a payment plan.
If you reside in a country outside the USA, please follow the prompts on the registration page for country specific pricing.
Training Overview
Brainspotting is a brain-based therapy based on hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as "Brainspots" activate and access specific area of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences. In addition, Brainspotting is built on a model that emphasizes therapist-client presence and attunement in the healing process. As an open and integrative model, Brainspotting is adaptable to many different areas of specialization and can be integrated with other treatment models.
In this introductory Brainspotting Phase 1 training, participants will learn four basic Brainspotting techniques. In addition, participants will receive and overview of the:
Learning Objectives
Participants of this introductory-level course participants will be able to:
Schedule
Training space online and in person will open at 8:00 AM HST on the first day.
Training runs from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM HST each day.
DAY ONE
Click Here to download the schedule.
For cancellation policy see cancellation below.
Evaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.
Brainspotting is a brain-based therapy based on hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as "Brainspots" activate and access specific area of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences. In addition, Brainspotting is built on a model that emphasizes therapist-client presence and attunement in the healing process. As an open and integrative model, Brainspotting is adaptable to many different areas of specialization and can be integrated with other treatment models.
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
Learning Objectives
Participants of this introductory-level course participants will be able to:
- 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.
Schedule
Training space online and in person will open at 8:00 AM HST on the first day.
Training runs from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM HST each day.
DAY ONE
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am — Introduction and Review
- 9:00 am – 10:30 am — PowerPoint
- 10:30 am – 10:45 am — Break
- 10:45 am – 12:30 pm — PowerPoint
- 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm — Lunch/Dinner
- 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm — OW Demonstration
- 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm — Debrief
- 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm — Break
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm — Dyads
- 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm — Debrief
- 8:30 am – 8:45 am — Debrief
- 8:45 am – 10:00 am — IW PowerPoint and Demo
- 10:00 am – 10:15 am — Debrief
- 10:15 am – 10:30 am — Break
- 10:30 am – 12:00 pm — IW Dyads
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm — Debrief
- 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm — Lunch/Dinner
- 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm — Gazespotting Demonstration
- 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm — Debrief
- 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm — Break
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm — Gaze Dyads
- 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm — Debrief
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am — Debrief / Picture
- 9:00 am – 10:30 am — PowerPoint
- 10:30 am – 10:45 am — Break
- 10:45 am – 11:15 am — PowerPoint
- 11:15 am – 12:30 pm — Resource Demo
- 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm — Lunch/Dinner
- 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm — Debrief
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm — Resource Dyads
- 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm — Break
- 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm — Debrief
- 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm — Wrap-up
Click Here to download the schedule.
For cancellation policy see cancellation below.
Evaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.
Target Audience
Classes are open to all licensed professional counselors, licensed social workers, psychologists, psychoanalysts, MFTs, Substance Abuse Counselors, cultural healers and students who are curious and seek to expand their knowledge.
Instructors
John R. Edwards, LCSWBrainspotting Trainer • Founder of West Coast Psychotherapy
John Edwards, LCSW (he/him) is a Brainspotting Trainer and founder of West Coast Psychotherapy, based in Oakland, CA. Originally from Guyana, South America, John has been a practicing therapist for nearly 30 years, working in HIV/AIDS care, child protective services, and community mental health before moving into private practice. He has completed extensive Brainspotting training since 2018, including co-training with Dr. David Grand, and now leads Brainspotting trainings across the U.S. In the Brainspotting community, John is fondly known as the "Father of BIPOC Brainspotting Trainings"—it was his vision that launched the first training specifically for BIPOC clinicians, opening doors for many and inspiring similar efforts in other therapy modalities. His clinical work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational healing, with a deep commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive care.
Linnea Swanson, Psy.D., M.A., LMFT
Linnea Swanson, Psy.D., M.A., LMFT (she/her/hers) is a Brainspotting Trainer and owner of Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC, located on the ancestral land of the Dakhóta people, now known as Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Swanson has been a therapist for over 20 years having worked in school, county, and private practice settings. She recently ended her 17 year teaching career as a professor in several different MFT graduate programs. She is currently in private practice and leads Brainspotting trainings in the U.S. and South Korea. Dr. Swanson’s clinical practice is focused on working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Swanson has a particular interest in working with adult transracial, transnational adoptees, interracial couples and couples in CNM relationships.
Course Requirements:
Course attendees must be present for the entire course. Partial Credit is not allowed. Zoom attendance will be take for each attendee.
Continuing Education Credits
CEs have been applied for and pending approval. Participants will be notified when additional information is available.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that situations arise. If you need to cancel, please contact us at Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com. Please be sure that you are able to be present (on camera for virtual trainings) for all three days of the training. All cancellations must be received 3 days prior to the first day of training, and will be fully refunded less the 4% transaction fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AS A RESULT OF PARTIAL ATTENDANCE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE ABLE TO BE FULLY PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE TRAINING.
Travel/Accommodations
Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC is not responsible for fees related to your travel or accommodations. Each participant is responsible to for all costs related to travel and accommodations. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Housing is available at the University of Hawai'i at the East West through the East-West Center. You can use the Visitor Request Form to request a room. We suggest doing this as soon as possible.
Accessibility
Linnea Swanson and Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC are committed to ensuring that all our continuing education (CE) offerings meet the highest standards of accessibility. We invite you to reach out to the organizer at brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com with any specific accessibility needs or accommodations you may require. Please make us aware of your requests prior to the training to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
System Requirements
To access this online interactive webinar, you will need a cable, high-speed DSL or other medium that is internet accessible and a device (typically made within the last 5-7 years) that is able to run the Zoom Software.
Please view Zoom's System Requirements for more information.
Grievance
Participants who have a grievance related to this training or workshop are encouraged to email Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com within 30 days of completing the course.
The grievance should include:
Contact
For questions or concerns, please reach out to:
Linnea Swanson., PsyD., MA, LMFT
Twinflower Psychological Service, LLC
3747 Minnehaha Ave #206
Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
+1-612-715-0754
Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com
Classes are open to all licensed professional counselors, licensed social workers, psychologists, psychoanalysts, MFTs, Substance Abuse Counselors, cultural healers and students who are curious and seek to expand their knowledge.
Instructors
John R. Edwards, LCSWBrainspotting Trainer • Founder of West Coast Psychotherapy
John Edwards, LCSW (he/him) is a Brainspotting Trainer and founder of West Coast Psychotherapy, based in Oakland, CA. Originally from Guyana, South America, John has been a practicing therapist for nearly 30 years, working in HIV/AIDS care, child protective services, and community mental health before moving into private practice. He has completed extensive Brainspotting training since 2018, including co-training with Dr. David Grand, and now leads Brainspotting trainings across the U.S. In the Brainspotting community, John is fondly known as the "Father of BIPOC Brainspotting Trainings"—it was his vision that launched the first training specifically for BIPOC clinicians, opening doors for many and inspiring similar efforts in other therapy modalities. His clinical work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational healing, with a deep commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive care.
Linnea Swanson, Psy.D., M.A., LMFT
Linnea Swanson, Psy.D., M.A., LMFT (she/her/hers) is a Brainspotting Trainer and owner of Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC, located on the ancestral land of the Dakhóta people, now known as Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Swanson has been a therapist for over 20 years having worked in school, county, and private practice settings. She recently ended her 17 year teaching career as a professor in several different MFT graduate programs. She is currently in private practice and leads Brainspotting trainings in the U.S. and South Korea. Dr. Swanson’s clinical practice is focused on working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Swanson has a particular interest in working with adult transracial, transnational adoptees, interracial couples and couples in CNM relationships.
Course Requirements:
Course attendees must be present for the entire course. Partial Credit is not allowed. Zoom attendance will be take for each attendee.
Continuing Education Credits
CEs have been applied for and pending approval. Participants will be notified when additional information is available.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that situations arise. If you need to cancel, please contact us at Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com. Please be sure that you are able to be present (on camera for virtual trainings) for all three days of the training. All cancellations must be received 3 days prior to the first day of training, and will be fully refunded less the 4% transaction fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AS A RESULT OF PARTIAL ATTENDANCE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE ABLE TO BE FULLY PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE TRAINING.
Travel/Accommodations
Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC is not responsible for fees related to your travel or accommodations. Each participant is responsible to for all costs related to travel and accommodations. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Housing is available at the University of Hawai'i at the East West through the East-West Center. You can use the Visitor Request Form to request a room. We suggest doing this as soon as possible.
Accessibility
Linnea Swanson and Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC are committed to ensuring that all our continuing education (CE) offerings meet the highest standards of accessibility. We invite you to reach out to the organizer at brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com with any specific accessibility needs or accommodations you may require. Please make us aware of your requests prior to the training to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
System Requirements
To access this online interactive webinar, you will need a cable, high-speed DSL or other medium that is internet accessible and a device (typically made within the last 5-7 years) that is able to run the Zoom Software.
Please view Zoom's System Requirements for more information.
Grievance
Participants who have a grievance related to this training or workshop are encouraged to email Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com 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:
Linnea Swanson., PsyD., MA, LMFT
Twinflower Psychological Service, LLC
3747 Minnehaha Ave #206
Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
+1-612-715-0754
Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com