Brainspotting Phase 1 Training 

7 - 9 June 2024, 10:00am - 6:00pm AEST

Brainspotting is a brain-body based therapy based on the hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as "brainspots" activate and access specific areas of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences. 

Brainspotting (BSP) uses relevant eye positions to identify, process and release core neurophysiological reactions of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms that are the expressions of trauma. This brain-body, bottom-up approach works with the client's innate healing ability, and has been designed as a stand alone therapy that can also be integrated with all other therapeutic modalities. Brainspotting is enhanced with Biolateral sound, and emphasises therapist-client presence and attunement in the healing process.

Phase 1:
The three days of training incorporate a combination of lecture, and Q&A, live demonstrations (between the trainer and a volunteer participant) and dyad practicums where you will bring a real issue to practice the Brainspotting setups.

A brief outline of what participants will learn are:

• The standards of care and professional practice of the International Brainspotting Association
• The theoretical neurological and neuroscience components of how Brainspotting works
• The hypothesized way in which eye positions activate and accesses midbrain activity
• An understanding of the underpinning concepts such as the uncertainty principle, the role of relational and neurobiological attunement and focused mindlfulness
• The techniques of 4 Brainspotting setups called Inside Window, Outside window, Gazespotting and Body Resource and when and why to use them. When and how to choose a setup for clients with different presentations.
• Understanding the difference between the Activation and Resource model in Brainspotting.

Presenter/s:

Noula Diamantopoulos
Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant, Clinical Psychotherapist and Supervisor 

This course counts towards 19.5 hours of category A CPD.

Click here to register.