Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a therapeutic technique that helps individuals process and release trauma and negative emotions. It was developed by psychologist David Grand in 2003, and it is based on the idea that certain eye positions correspond to different emotional experiences and can be used to access and process traumatic memories or negative emotions.
During a brainspotting session, the therapist helps the client identify a "brainspot," which is a specific eye position that triggers a physical or emotional response related to the traumatic memory or negative emotion. The client then focuses their attention on that spot while the therapist provides support and guidance.
As the client focuses on the brainspot, they may experience a physical or emotional release, such as crying or shaking, which indicates that the traumatic memory or negative emotion is being processed and released. Through repeated brainspotting sessions, clients can learn to reduce the intensity of negative emotions and reprocess traumatic memories in a way that is less distressing.
Brainspotting has been used to treat a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic pain. It is considered a gentle and non-invasive approach to therapy that can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques.
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