Brainspotting

Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting is a powerful, somatic treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms. Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with bilateral sound, which is deep, direct, and powerful yet focused and containing.

Benefits of Brainspotting:

1. Nervous System Regulation

Helps shift the body from a chronic fight-or-flight state to a place of calm and balance.
Supports the brain in processing unresolved trauma, reducing anxiety and hypervigilance.
Enhances resilience, making it easier to handle stress and emotional triggers.

2. Releasing Stuck Emotions

Uncovers and clears emotions stored in the body that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, or overwhelm.
Bypasses the analytical mind to access deeper, subconscious emotional blocks.
Creates space for new emotional patterns and healthier responses to challenges.

3. Healing Trauma at Its Root

Targets trauma that traditional talk therapy may not fully reach.
Works with the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to rewire limiting patterns and beliefs.
Provides deep healing for PTSD, childhood wounds, and unresolved past experiences.

4. Enhancing Physical Health

Can help alleviate chronic pain, headaches, and tension by addressing emotional components of physical distress.
Reduces stress-related symptoms, such as digestive issues, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
Improves overall body-mind connection for a greater sense of well-being.

5. Unlocking Creativity & Performance

Helps clear mental blocks, allowing for more focus, clarity, and intuition.
Supports artists, athletes, and professionals in achieving peak performance.
Strengthens self-awareness and confidence in decision-making.

How Brainspotting Works:

Unprocessed traumas are held in “capsules” in the brain: A brainspot is seen as an eye position that correlates with a physiological “capsule” that holds traumatic experience in memory form.
Eye Positioning: During a Brainspotting session, you'll be guided to focus on a particular spot in your visual field. This activates neural pathways related to the emotional or traumatic memory.
Observe your experience without judgement: By remaining open and curious, you can create a safe space for healing allowing for emotional, visual, physiological, and spiritual processing.
Processing and Healing: As you focus on this spot, your body naturally processes and releases the emotional charge associated with the memory, leading to healing and resolution.