Brainspotting Phase 2 (In Person)

This Brainspotting Phase 2 training will begin with an extensive review of Outside/Inside Window with an emphasis on how to clinically interact with clients during Brainspotting. We will then learn refinements of the process including how and when to titrate activation up or down.

Trainees will be introduced to several important new 3 Dimensional Brainspotting concepts using the “Z-Axis” of Brainspotting close and far and Vergence Therapy which expands the Z-Axis to activate the vagus nerve through the ocularcardiac reflex.

Additional technical refinements will be presented including “Rolling Brainspotting,” with slow eye tracking stopping briefly on each Brainspot along with “One eye” brainspotting technique.

For those working with more complex clientele, this training offers a number of useful skills for working more vulnerable system.  Advanced resource model of brainspotting along with other ways to work with a more resourced Brainspotting approach.

Must have completed BSP Phase 1 to attend.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the components of Brainspotting
2. Demonstrate and utilize the core components of Brainspotting:

• • Z-axis
  • Rolling Brainspotting
  • Inside Window/Outside Window
  • One eye Brainspotting
  • One eye with Z-Axis Brainspotting
  • Vergence Th

3. Expand how Brainspotting can be applied to:

• • Trauma
  • Dissociation
  • Somatic Conditions
  • Broad range of Psychological Conditions

4. Explain and expand understanding of the theory and core concepts of Brainspotting including:

• • Where you look affects how you feel
  • Dual Attunement frame
  • Uncertainty principle
  • WAIT
  • Staying in the “Tail of the Comet”

5. Continue to discuss and expand understanding of limbic countertransference
6. Summarize the research that supports the hypothezied way in which eye positions activate midbrain activity
7. Discuss effective ways to apply Brainspotting in various practice settings along with various populations
8. Increase assessment with using Brainspotting with more complex clients and cases
9. Expand understanding of brain process to include the role of the allocortex and isocortex
10. Provide a diverse, supportive and collaborative learning environment

Continuing Education:

Please follow your local state guidelines for receiving CE’s for the training. Click here to visit your state’s standards for continuing education to prepare for the training. ​ A certificate at the end of training will be provided to document attendance and completion which can be submitted for proof of attendance.

Location of Training:

Carondelet Center (located in St. Catherine University)

1890 Randolph Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105

Agenda: CST Time Zone

Day One –

9:00-9:30 Course Overview

9:30-10:30 Brainspotting Review from Phase 1

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-11:30 PPT of Phase 2

11:30-12:45 Demo Inside/Outside Window with Debrief

12:45-1:45 Lunch

1:45-3:15 Rolling Brainspotting PPT and Demo with Debrief

3:15-3:30 Break

3:30-5:00 Practicum: Rolling and Inside/Outside Window (one each)

5:00-6:00 Debrief Practicums

Day Two – CST Time Zone

9:00-9:15 Day one Recap

9:15-10:45 One Eye PPT and Demo with Debrief

10:45-11:00 Break

11:00-12:45 Practicum: One Eye

12:45 -1:45 Lunch

1:45-2:15 Debrief Practicum

2:15-3:45 Z Axis and Vergence PPT and Demo with Debrief

3:45-4:00 Break

4:00-5:30 Practicum: Z Axis and Vergence

Day Three – CST Time Zone

9:00-9:30 Saturday Recap, Debrief Z Axis and Vergence Practicum

9:30-11:00 Advanced Resource Model PPT and Demo with Debrief

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:45 Practicum: Advanced Resource Model

12:45-1:45 Lunch

1:45-2:15 Debrief Practicum

2:15-3:45 Small Group Break Out for Q&A

3:45-4:00 Break

4:00-6:00 Large Group Q&A with Final Recap