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Brainspotting
What is Brainspotting?
Discovered by David Grand, PhD
"Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms."
More simply: where we look affects the way we feel. A brainspotting practitioner can guide clients to find the site where trauma is stored in the brain. By activating this area of the midbrain, clients are able to release trauma stored on a much deeper level than talk therapy alone is able to access.
Above information from brainspotting.com, the official website for the method
Photo credit: https://brainspotting.com/about-brainspotting/david-grand-phd/
Informational Links
Cherie Lindberg, PhD.
Dr. Lindberg is a psychotherapist, coach, speaker, advisor, and Brainspotting Trainer & Consultant. Dr. Lindberg was an early adopter of Brainspotting, and trained with Dr. Grand, the psychotherapist who discovered Brainspotting.
Sara and Taylor were fortunate enough to take Phase 1 of their Brainspotting Training from Dr. Lindberg, and plan to complete their training with her as well.
Helpful Links from Dr. Lindberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JrS8pJAEV4
https://cherielindberg.com/about
Other Helpful Links:
Brainspotting at our practice:
1. If either Taylor or Sara is your current clinician, you can speak directly with them to see if brainspotting could be a benefit to you.
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2. If you are a current client of different therapist at our practice, discuss the possibility of working with Sara or Taylor for a few sessions to supplement the treatment you are already receiving with your current clinician.
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3. If you are a new client to our office, reach out to our office administrator, Todd, at admin@riviercounseling.com. Let him know you are interested in brainspotting, and Sara or Taylor will reach out to see if this method could be a good fit for you.