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The Healing Power of Brainspotting for Trauma, Anxiety, and PTSD

Updated: May 23, 2023

Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly felt overwhelmed and anxious, with no explanation as to why? Or have you ever been stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts that you can’t seem to break yourself out of? If so, you’re not alone.


Introducing Brainspotting: the cutting-edge therapy that helps you identify and release traumas, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and other psychological stressors.



woman pointing to model brain for brainspotting psychoeducation
Get ready to be amazed at the power of your brain!

What Is Brainspotting Therapy?

Picture your brain as a room full of clutter – a jumbled mix of thoughts, emotions, memories, and feelings. Brainspotting therapy is the process of taking it all apart, shelving it in neat and orderly piles, and helping you get the right pieces back in their rightful spot.


How does it work? Well, brainspotting works by helping you identify emotional triggers – those moments when you feel emotionally overwhelmed or out of control. Once those triggers are identified, a therapist guides you to pause and reflect on the feelings and memories associated with that trigger before focusing on a specific spot in your visual field – or brainspot. This helps to guide your brain into an independent processing mode as you become more mindful with each session.


By recognizing these triggers and tuning in to the physiological sensations attached to them, brainspotting therapy can help reduce stress levels and alleviate symptoms associated with conditions like PTSD, anxiety, OCD and trauma. Ready to tackle that mess in your head? Let's get started!


How Brainspotting Works to Heal Trauma and Anxiety

Brainspotting is a relatively new form of therapy that uses eye positioning in combination with music and sound to identify and locate areas where emotional distress or painful memories are stored in the brain. During a session, you will be invited to focus on a specific spot in space, which helps tap into your unconscious patterns of emotion and thinking.


By gently releasing these patterns, you can gain insight into experiences while breaking through old defense mechanisms which may have previously blocked you from accessing deeper levels of healing. In essence, brainspotting helps us see our way through the darkness and access both positive experiences as well as difficult ones in a safe and supportive environment.


Brainspotting for Healing PTSD and Traumatic Memories

Navigating trauma can be tricky business—but it doesn't have to be. Thanks to brainspotting, you can now access the healing power of your brain and start processing your traumatic memories in a safe and effective way.


So how does it work? It all starts with the process of locating a spot in your visual field that corresponds to the trauma or emotion you are trying to process. If that sounds complicated, don’t worry—it’s not! Your therapist will guide you through the process and help ensure that it is done safely.


Once you’ve identified a spot, you will then focus on it. You can choose whether or not you would like to verbalize your experience. Doing this allows for rapid release of stuck energy related to traumatic memories and experiences, ultimately allowing for healing and resolution of your issues. What’s more, the process is completely customizable—you can tailor it to fit your individual needs so you can get the most out of it.


The Benefits of Brainspotting for Mental Health and Well-Being

If you're nodding along while reading this article, it's probably because you or someone close to you has experienced the healing power of brainspotting for trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. The unique journey of brainspotting is one that's been tried and tested to great effect. But what exactly makes this therapy so powerful?


Let's break it down. Brainspotting is about locating and releasing areas of emotional pain, allowing the brain to reset and heal itself. It accesses your body’s own capacity for healing like no other—it can reduce or eliminate symptoms of trauma quickly and permanently. It can also help with conventional therapy by quickly identifying and addressing underlying issues.


In addition, brainspotting may offer the following benefits:

  • Decreased feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression

  • Enhanced creative problem-solving abilities

  • Improved mental clarity

  • Improved results from therapy sessions

  • Increased feelings of calmness and relaxation

Thanks to the power of brainspotting, you can expect significant improvements in all areas related to mental health care. It's a safe and effective way to move forward on your own terms.



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