"Where you look affects how you feel"
-Dr. David Grand
Brainspotting Training
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 client's felt sense and/or the "Outside Window" of the client's reflexive responses (i.e., blink, eye twitches or wobbles, pupil dilation, quick breaths, and subtle body shifts).
Participants 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 clients to quickly and effectively focus and process through the deep brain sources of many emotional, somatic and performance problems.
All participants must begin their Brainspotting Phase 1 Training. Following successful completion of Phase 1, participants may elect to take any of other Brainspotting Training. Phases 1 and 2 trainings are conducted by many approved Brainspotting trainers. Phases 3, 4, and Masterclass are offered only by Dr. David Grand. In addition, many specialty trainings that focus on how Brainspotting can be used with specific client populations are also offered. Please go to Brainspotting.com for a full listing of training offerings.
Phase 1 Training Objectives
Through lecture, live demonstration and small group practice participants will learn to do the following:
Phase 2 Training Objectives
Through lecture, live demonstration and dyad practice, participants will learn to do the following:
Trainings are held both in person or virtually on Zoom. Brainspotting Training includes lecture, live demonstration, and dyadic practicums in which participants have the the opportunity to fully experience Brainspotting as a client and practitioner.
Training Requirements and Expectations
Due to the highly experiential nature of the training, it is critical that all participants are fully present for the entire training; for online participants we require your camera to be on for the majority of the training.
During Brainspotting Trainings you will have the opportunity to both witness and practice live Brainspotting sessions. This teaching is highly experiential and you may experience activation during the process. I encourage you to engage in meaningful self-care throughout the training and reach out to any of the facilitators for support. Additionally, please remember that the practicums are for practice purposes and while healing may occur, we encourage you to focus on issues that are well within your system's window of tolerance.
We are committed to creating an inclusive space that affirms all participant's social identities. We expect that all participants also uphold a spirit of inclusivity and respect for all participants, facilitators and trainers.
Cancellation and 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. An additional $50 will be deducted from your refund if materials have already been sent before cancellation. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AS A RESULT OF PARTIAL ATTENDANCE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE ABLE TO BE FULLY PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE TRAINING.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for these training.
These trainings have been approved by Brainspotting LLC.
Interested in a training for your agency or organization?
Email Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com to inquire.
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 client's felt sense and/or the "Outside Window" of the client's reflexive responses (i.e., blink, eye twitches or wobbles, pupil dilation, quick breaths, and subtle body shifts).
Participants 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 clients to quickly and effectively focus and process through the deep brain sources of many emotional, somatic and performance problems.
All participants must begin their Brainspotting Phase 1 Training. Following successful completion of Phase 1, participants may elect to take any of other Brainspotting Training. Phases 1 and 2 trainings are conducted by many approved Brainspotting trainers. Phases 3, 4, and Masterclass are offered only by Dr. David Grand. In addition, many specialty trainings that focus on how Brainspotting can be used with specific client populations are also offered. Please go to Brainspotting.com for a full listing of training offerings.
Phase 1 Training Objectives
Through lecture, live demonstration and small group practice participants will learn to do the following:
- Define the components of Brainspotting.
- Utilize the techniques of "Inside window", "Outside window" and "Gazespotting".
- Define how Brainspotting can be applied to Trauma, Dissociation, Sports psychology, Somatic conditions.
- Demonstrate the theories and practices of Brainspotting.
Phase 2 Training Objectives
Through lecture, live demonstration and dyad practice, participants will learn to do the following:
- Review components taught in Brainspotting Phase 1 (Outside and Inside Window)
- Define Frame and Focus Brainspotting Diagnosis and Treatment
- Demonstrate 3 Dimensional Z-Axis and Vergence Therapy
- Define and demonstrate Rolling Brainspotting
- Define and demonstrate One-Eye Brainspotting
- Define and demonstrate the 2nd level of the Advanced Resource Model.
Trainings are held both in person or virtually on Zoom. Brainspotting Training includes lecture, live demonstration, and dyadic practicums in which participants have the the opportunity to fully experience Brainspotting as a client and practitioner.
Training Requirements and Expectations
Due to the highly experiential nature of the training, it is critical that all participants are fully present for the entire training; for online participants we require your camera to be on for the majority of the training.
During Brainspotting Trainings you will have the opportunity to both witness and practice live Brainspotting sessions. This teaching is highly experiential and you may experience activation during the process. I encourage you to engage in meaningful self-care throughout the training and reach out to any of the facilitators for support. Additionally, please remember that the practicums are for practice purposes and while healing may occur, we encourage you to focus on issues that are well within your system's window of tolerance.
We are committed to creating an inclusive space that affirms all participant's social identities. We expect that all participants also uphold a spirit of inclusivity and respect for all participants, facilitators and trainers.
Cancellation and 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. An additional $50 will be deducted from your refund if materials have already been sent before cancellation. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AS A RESULT OF PARTIAL ATTENDANCE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE ABLE TO BE FULLY PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE TRAINING.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for these training.
These trainings have been approved by Brainspotting LLC.
Interested in a training for your agency or organization?
Email Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com to inquire.