Brainspotting for PTSD and Trauma
Brainspotting (BSP) is a unique technique, based on cutting edge neuroscience. It is used to address trauma such as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). BSP is similar to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing). Like EMDR, it addresses the physical manifestations of trauma in the brain and makes the healing process much faster. Brainspotting is valuable because it releases traumatic memory without the client having to “re-live” the memory and risk re-traumatization.
Brainspotting is deep, direct and powerful, yet more contained than other modalities. It is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment in which we use bilateral sound and eye positioning to neurobiologically locate, focus, process, and release, traumatic experiences from the brain. Through BSP we can locate and release trauma in areas of the brain not normally accessed through the conscious mind and language. It is theorized that Brainspotting taps into the body’s innate, self-scanning, and healing capacities. Consequently, Brainspotting can result in physical healing and pain reduction as well as providing freedom from emotional suffering.
Brainspotting for Athletes and Artists
Brainspotting can be very effective in freeing artists and athletes of performance blocks and slumps, as well as encouraging peak performance. Athletes and artist often suffer from the cumulative effect of “little” traumas (traumas not resulting in PTSD) throughout their lives. Traumas can be caused by injuries, humiliating experiences, child abuse, poor performance, abusive coaches etc. These traumas can reach a critical mass and become debilitating and limit performance. Often times, the harder individuals practice to overcome performance blocks, the worse they can become. Because these memories are usually stored in the unconscious mind, and in our bodies, they cannot be addressed through more conventional sports psychology methods like visualization and positive self–talk that rely on cognition’s.
Brainspotting addresses the mind/body experience that often lies beyond words. It can clear the brain and body of these negative traumatic memories and permanently restore and enhanced performance.