What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps access and process deeper emotional experiences stored in the brain and body (Brainspotting developed by David Grand, Ph.D.).
How Brainspotting Works
Brainspotting is based on the idea that where we look can influence how we access and process experiences stored in the brain and body.
During a Brainspotting session:
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Your therapist helps identify a specific point in your visual field, often called a “brainspot.”
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This point is connected to areas of the brain where emotional experiences and memories may be stored.
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You gently focus on that spot while noticing what arises internally, such as thoughts, emotions, or body sensations.
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Maintaining that focus allows the brain and nervous system to begin processing experiences that may feel stuck.
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The process happens at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you. Brainspotting works with the brain-body connection, allowing deeper emotional processing to unfold naturally.
During a Brainspotting session:
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Your therapist helps identify a specific point in your visual field, often called a “brainspot.”
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This point is connected to areas of the brain where emotional experiences and memories may be stored.
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You gently focus on that spot while noticing what arises internally, such as thoughts, emotions, or body sensations.
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Maintaining that focus allows the brain and nervous system to begin processing experiences that may feel stuck.
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The process happens at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you. Brainspotting works with the brain-body connection, allowing deeper emotional processing to unfold naturally.
Brainspotting is an evidence-based approach used by therapists around the world to support healing from trauma, stress, and emotional challenges (David Grand, Ph.D.).
What Can Brainspotting Help With?
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Anxiety and ongoing stress
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Trauma and past experiences
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Feeling emotionally stuck or overwhelmed
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Relationship challenges
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Life transitions or major changes
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Burnout or emotional exhaustion
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Processing difficult experiences or memories
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Strengthening emotional awareness and resilience
LEARN MORE
If you're curious to explore Brainspotting further, these resources provide helpful information about how the approach works and how it’s used in therapy.
