Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a treatment method within the Neuroexpierential Model (NEM) which provides a safe relational place for clients to heal. It is a relationship focused, developmental, and parts model that creates a space for the client to access different areas of the brain and nervous system responsible for regulation, in order to process and release previously stored trauma.

It works by identifying, processing, and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/somatic pain, trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions etc. Brainspotting works deep within the brain and the body through its direct access to the autonomic and limbic systems within the body's central nervous system. Brainspotting is a mindfulness and physiological approach which helps process and release current dysregulation caused from past trauma. Brainspotting functions as a neurobiological approach within the support of the clinical healing relationship, in which the client leads the processing, in which we locate, focus, mindfully process, and release experiences and symptoms that are typically out of reach of the conscious mind.

Brainspotting was discovered by David Grand, Ph.D. in 2003. Since then, Brainspotting has developed into an in-depth therapeutic process that can be integrated with other healing modalities in either individual or couples therapy.

Brainspotting can be used with athletes of all abilities, actors, writers, musicians, as well as with public speakers to enhance performance.

It is possible to release trauma from either an activated or calm place from within the body. The power of Brainspotting is that one does not necessarily have to relive the traumatic event at the same level of intensity as the original trauma. Because of this, it is possible to resolve the trauma in a more contained, compassionate manner. Trauma and stress can often overwhelm the nervous system. With the support of the therapist, Brainspotting helps the client discharge the trauma and regulate the nervous system.

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