Brainspotting

What is Brainspotting?

Brainspotting is a relatively new therapeutic approach that helps individuals access and process traumatic memories and emotional pain by focusing on specific eye positions. Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting is based on the idea that where you look affects how you feel. By locating "brainspots" through eye positioning, therapists can help clients release unprocessed trauma and achieve emotional healing.

How Brainspotting Works

Brainspotting involves identifying eye positions that correspond to areas of emotional activation or distress. Therapists guide clients in finding these brainspots and maintaining their gaze while processing their emotions and memories. The technique leverages the brain's natural ability to heal itself and is often integrated with other therapeutic approaches, such as mindfulness and body-based therapies.

Conditions Treated by Brainspotting

Brainspotting is effective for a variety of psychological issues, including:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Anxiety and depression

• Chronic pain

• Performance anxiety

• Addiction

• Grief and loss

Who Can Benefit from Brainspotting?

Brainspotting is suitable for individuals who have experienced trauma or have ongoing emotional distress. It is particularly beneficial for those who have not responded to traditional talk therapy or who find it challenging to articulate their experiences. Brainspotting can be conducted individually and is effective for clients of all ages.