Brainspotting Phase 2:
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$745 Professional Rate-Early Registration Ends December 24, 2025
$795 Professional Rate- Standard Registration- December 25, 2025 - January 22, 2026
$845 Professional Rate- Late Registration January 23 - February 3, 2026
$645 Preprofessional Rate
$400 Student/Repeat Rate
All registration ends February 3, 2025
Canadian Rates available for Canadian Residents. Please contact Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com for more information.
$795 Professional Rate- Standard Registration- December 25, 2025 - January 22, 2026
$845 Professional Rate- Late Registration January 23 - February 3, 2026
$645 Preprofessional Rate
$400 Student/Repeat Rate
All registration ends February 3, 2025
Canadian Rates available for Canadian Residents. Please contact Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com for more information.
Training Overview
This 3-day Brainspotting Phase 2 training will begin with an extensive review of Outside Window, Inside Window Brainspotting and Gazespotting, with an emphasis on how to clinically interact with clients.
Trainees will be introduced to several important applications. This includes One-Eye Brainspotting including the use of One-Eye goggles. Also taught is 3 Dimensional Brainspotting using the “Z-Axis” of Brainspotting close and far, this includes Convergence Therapy which expands the Z-Axis to activate the vagus nerve through the oculocardiac reflex.
Additional technical refinements will be presented including “Rolling Brainspotting,” with slow eye tracking stopping briefly on each Brainspot.
Advanced techniques will also include combined Outside-Inside Brainspotting where both reflexive responses and client sense of highest activation are used together to find Brainspots. Day 3 will be devoted to the second level of the Advanced Resource Model. This will entail combining the resource aspects of One-Eye and Z Axis Brainspotting. This addresses working with clients with Very Complex PTSD and those outside of the Brainspotting Window of Tolerance. Techniques will be taught with Power Point lecture, discussion with Q & A, demonstrations and practicums.
This Brainspotting Phase 2: Attuning to BIPOC Experiences offers special care and focus to BIPOC populations both clients and professionals.
Learning Objectives
Participants of this intermediate level course will be able to:
Schedule
Training runs from 8:30 am - 5:30pm HST each day.
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
DAY THREE
For cancellation policy see cancellation below.
Evaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.
This 3-day Brainspotting Phase 2 training will begin with an extensive review of Outside Window, Inside Window Brainspotting and Gazespotting, with an emphasis on how to clinically interact with clients.
Trainees will be introduced to several important applications. This includes One-Eye Brainspotting including the use of One-Eye goggles. Also taught is 3 Dimensional Brainspotting using the “Z-Axis” of Brainspotting close and far, this includes Convergence Therapy which expands the Z-Axis to activate the vagus nerve through the oculocardiac reflex.
Additional technical refinements will be presented including “Rolling Brainspotting,” with slow eye tracking stopping briefly on each Brainspot.
Advanced techniques will also include combined Outside-Inside Brainspotting where both reflexive responses and client sense of highest activation are used together to find Brainspots. Day 3 will be devoted to the second level of the Advanced Resource Model. This will entail combining the resource aspects of One-Eye and Z Axis Brainspotting. This addresses working with clients with Very Complex PTSD and those outside of the Brainspotting Window of Tolerance. Techniques will be taught with Power Point lecture, discussion with Q & A, demonstrations and practicums.
This Brainspotting Phase 2: Attuning to BIPOC Experiences offers special care and focus to BIPOC populations both clients and professionals.
Learning Objectives
Participants of this intermediate level course will be able to:
- Summarize the research on client-therapist attunement in in-person and online psychotherapy sessions.
- Set and utilize the dual attunement frame.
- Explain the way in which bilateral auditory stimulation may enhance processing during Brainspotting.
- Explain the role of the allocortex and the agranular isocortex in Brainspotting.
- Describe the oculocardio reflex and its relationship to the vagus nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the z-axis and vergence therapy techniques.
- Explain how the one-eye Brainspotting technique can focus and enhance processing of trauma-related experiences.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the one-eye Brainspotting technique.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the rolling Brainspotting technique.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the advanced outside window Brainspotting technique.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the advanced resource model of Brainspotting.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the combined inside-outside Brainspotting technique.
- Demonstrate a basic mastery of the second level advanced resource model of Brainspotting.
- Assess how specific advanced Brainspotting techniques can be used for complex PTSD and other trauma related conditions.
Schedule
Training runs from 8:30 am - 5:30pm HST each day.
DAY ONE
- 8:30am – 9:00am — Introduction and Debrief
- 9:00am – 10:30am — PowerPoint
- 10:30am – 10:45am — Break
- 10:45am – 12:30pm — PowerPoint
- 12:30pm – 1:45pm — Lunch
- 1:45pm – 3:00pm — One Eye Demo
- 3:00pm – 3:15pm — Debrief
- 3:15pm – 3:30pm — Break
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm — One Eye Dyads
- 5:00pm – 5:30pm — Debrief
DAY TWO
- 8:30am – 8:45am — Debrief
- 8:45am – 10:00am — Z-Axis and Vergence Window PowerPoint and Demo
- 10:00am – 10:15am — Debrief
- 10:15am – 10:30am — Break
- 10:30am – 12:00pm — Z-Axis and Vergence Dyads
- 12:00pm – 12:30pm — Debrief
- 12:30pm – 1:45pm — Lunch
- 1:45pm – 3:00pm — Outside Inside Window PowerPoint and Demo
- 3:00pm – 3:15pm — Debrief
- 3:15pm – 3:30pm — Break
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm — Outside Inside Window Dyads
- 5:00pm – 5:30pm — Debrief
DAY THREE
- 8:30am – 9:00am — Debrief / Picture
- 9:00am – 10:15am — Rolling Brainspotting PowerPoint, Demo and Debrief
- 10:15am – 10:30am — Break
- 10:30am – 11:30am — Rolling Dyads
- 11:30am – 11:45am — Debrief
- 11:45am – 1:00pm — Lunch
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm — Advanced Resource PowerPoint, Demo and Debrief
- 3:00pm – 3:15pm — Break
- 3:15pm – 4:45pm — Advanced Resource Dyads
- 4:45pm – 5:30pm — Debrief and Wrap-up
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
An application for CEs has been submitted. However, we have encountered an administrative issue with the CE provider. All requisite documents and payments have been submitted to the CE provider. We have reached out several times and at this point we can only wait for a response from them.
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.
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
An application for CEs has been submitted. However, we have encountered an administrative issue with the CE provider. All requisite documents and payments have been submitted to the CE provider. We have reached out several times and at this point we can only wait for a response from them.
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.
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