Introduction to Brainspotting

[@sebastianking5271]

I did this super briefly today and it legitimately scared me how my body just sorta violently reacted to me thinking about the question and how I felt

[@mbwanetthuninshukurwelaka3662]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! This is THE most useful video I have found in learning more about using this tool well and responsibly. Very clear and informative, and love the little extras you include- the toy, the other bi-lateral stimulation options. Subscribed and will watch more of your content.

[@kennydennis9020]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad to hear it's helpful.

[@fitGURL67]

This was simply an awesome explanation of Brainspotting. I’m a newly trained Brainspotting therapist. This has been helpful for me in conceptualizing the Brainspotting process and will help me with explaining it to my clients. Thank you.

[@alexandrys]

Hi Beverly! My I have some question? Alex

[@vcooper]

Thank you for the thorough information! Very insightful

[@TheNursejules]

Thank you ever so much for this video! I am preparing to start brainspotting with my therapist and, shocker, I’m anxious. This was a very informative video that has already helped me immensely!

[@breedane]

How’s it going ?

[@alexandrys]

Thanks Dr.Grand this excellent explanation!!

[@sabrinad.777]

Thank you. I'm learning this method and you explain it so easily. Thank you very much.

[@avinashdixit1]

Thanks for the explanation. I was curious for Brainspotting. You've solved my query primarily.....

[@salper54]

This was a excellent reintroduction to BSP - I have not used it in a while and want to bring it back into my practice.

[@ericagarcia8501]

This is a perfect introduction/explanation. thank you very much.

[@selinama865]

Your explanation is clear and concise. Thank you so much.

[@rosies3622]

Thank you for this introduction. It is so clearly presented :)

[@chrismcdonald2609]

excellent job! thanks for making it so clear

[@Lunaviveca]

This is amazing thank you

[@eugeneano285]

Not much explanation once activation spot is found (at 7' of the video).

[@jenniferfarmer5400]

Nice and clear. Thank you.

[@shirleygalicia9041]

Thanks for sharing this video☺️

[@MsDF936]

After all that you still need to do EMDR?

[@thesenselesspeaceproject1206]

Really all depends. It seems to be a good complement and often additional material will surface. I figure if someone is in the midst of processing trauma, that using as many tools as are available is usually indicated. I'm pretty sure you could find other brainspotting therapists that may have other thoughts on this though.

[@joannab9854]

I had a few sessions with BS therapist and there was no activation. What does it mean?

[@annalaurenciamayer95]

It means you have a trigger in your body you became enotional or anxious, your body is starting to react

[@joannab9854]

No activation means that I had a trigger?

[@Kumar-rq9ro]

Very good. Thanks.

[@KS-xp1ij]

So is this a form of hypnosis?

[@FirstLast-df7yc]

How effective is this for suppressed memories?

[@sipfromthehourglass]

I have found it to be really effective

[@padurarugabriela11]

Thank u so much,Kenny.I just saw this term in a comment on Facebook and wanted to know what is it.I loved ur simple,detailed presentation. Even if these therapies r available in Portugal where I live, right now I really cannot afford them right now... Can one try this on oneself,alone? Could u make some recommendations for this case? The fact is I really need help.Simple talking about some past experiences lately leaves me all tearing,nose clogged barely breathing followed by a severe migraine n vomiting,sometimes...It would mean a lot whatever suggestion u could give me.I will more into this myself,just in case.

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

I live in New Mexico in the south west US and was just introduced to this technique despite being in therapy for the 30 + years though not continuously. From the video I think this technique only works with a counselor who is observing you and can notice the body movements that you may be aware of yourself. As is mentioned in the video the trauma from earlier in life is deep in the lower brain thus it is not something we are conscious of though it can come out when we get triggered. This technique offers a safe way to address the trauma. I would suggest to continue to read about it and watch videos and you might find aspects of it that you can do on your own. Like the part about remembering a joyful experience and to focus the details of it that made it joyful and while reflecting on it do the tapping on the shoulders like was demonstrated. Also look up EMDR which was the earlier version of brain spotting for addressing trauma. Good luck to you.

[@Miguel-st9bd]

Does this help with insomnia?

[@boolena]

You really packed a lot in here, thank you. Here's one question that I don't think is covered well in the book Brainspotting (thus far): what does "processing" look/sound like for the dyad? Grande is all about the attunement/relationship but this essential concept feels fuzzy.

[@bethstephey6026]

Where can you buy those hand devices and what are they called. I looked up tack audio on Amazon found nothing

[@jamesperly1616]

Any extendable pointer works fine. Like what you'd use in a presentation to point to the chalkboard

[@alondraacosta-mora6504]

is this too expensive ? I am emotional numb

[@kennydennis9020]

That may depend on where you live. I’m in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain brainspotting institute has a program where they offer a limited number of sessions at no charge. You may want to check and see if something like that is close to you

[@alondraacosta-mora6504]

@@kennydennis9020 Wow, okay thanks for sharing .

[@sacredgeometry536]

You have a nice voice

[@deanjones8652]

Sounds like EMDR but without the protocol and without the reprocessing. A crucial part of treating trauma especially complex and pre-verbal traumas.

[@brianmoore48]

Seems dubious

[@johnsmith4916]

kinda like Scientology

[@alexisneira1446]

Pseudociencia