At Peace & Harmony, we are proud to announce a significant enhancement to our therapeutic services: all our clinicians are now licensed in BrainSpotting (BSP). This innovative approach to therapy is not as widely known as more traditional methods, yet it offers profound benefits for emotional and psychological healing. Here’s what you need to know about BrainSpotting and why it’s an essential addition to our practice.
What is BrainSpotting?
BrainSpotting is a therapeutic technique developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003. It is designed to help individuals access, process, and overcome trauma, negative emotions, and pain through direct access to the autonomic and limbic systems within the brain’s central nervous system. BrainSpotting is based on the premise that “where you look affects how you feel.” Thus, therapists help clients find the eye positions that correlate with sources of emotional or physical pain.
Why BrainSpotting is Important
Deep Access to the Brain’s Healing Processes: BrainSpotting works by identifying and processing unprocessed trauma that is hidden in the deeper regions of the brain, which are often not reachable by traditional talk therapy. This can lead to rapid and profound relief from psychological and physical symptoms.
Promotes Comprehensive Healing: Because BSP can access deeper neurological layers, it helps resolve the foundational issues contributing to anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other emotional disorders, facilitating more comprehensive and lasting healing.
Supports Brain Plasticity: BrainSpotting is grounded in the brain’s natural ability to self-scan and heal, enhancing the brain’s plasticity and its ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
Why Not Everyone Knows About BrainSpotting
Emergence and Evolution: As a relatively new and constantly evolving therapy, BrainSpotting has not yet achieved the level of awareness that more established therapies have. It originated in the early 2000s, making it newer than methods like CBT or psychoanalysis.
Specialized Training Required: BrainSpotting requires specific training and certification. Therapists must undergo rigorous training to become licensed, which can limit its availability to a wider audience.
Niche Adoption: Initially, BSP was primarily adopted within niche areas of psychotherapy and counseling, especially those focusing on trauma recovery. Its specialized application meant that it has taken longer to become mainstream within broader therapeutic practices.
Peace & Harmony’s Commitment to BrainSpotting
By ensuring that all our clinicians are licensed in BrainSpotting, Peace & Harmony is leading the way in comprehensive, science-backed therapeutic practices. We believe in the power of innovative therapies to transform lives, and BSP is at the forefront of this transformation.
We invite you to explore the benefits of BrainSpotting with our skilled team to navigate through past traumas, emotional challenges, and towards a journey of profound healing. Visit our website, find a therapist that resonates with you, and begin your path to recovery with us at Peace & Harmony.
Whether you are new to therapy or have been exploring different modalities for self-improvement, BrainSpotting offers a unique and potentially life-changing approach to mental health and wellness.