Brainspotting TRAININGS

Laura offers Brainspotting training and support for professionals. She offers Phase 1 and Phase 2 trainings, 5 day Intensive Retreats and Consultation for certification.

  • Consultation

    Why get certified?

    Here's what Dr. David Grand, originator of the Brainspotting technique, has to say about certification:

    Certification now means the pursuit of higher excellence in BSP beyond Phase 1 & 2. But it should also mean the beginning of ongoing future pursuit of learning and development. There are no guarantees in therapy or in life. But the best we can provide for our clients is the commitment to ongoing study and the pursuit of excellence in our abilities as healers.

    If this resonates with you, consider becoming certified in Brainspotting today!

  • Phase 1 & 2 Trainings

  • Intensive TRAINING RETREATS

intensive location

The Mountain Shadows house has gorgeous views of the valley and is somehow magical with its healing abilities as you soak in the tranquility.

Testimonials

  • Laura’s Intensive was literally life-changing for me both personally and professionally. Personally, I feel more at peace than at any time in my life (or, maybe for the first time in my life). Professionally, I feel that I am a much better therapist and Brainspotter, learning not just many different techniques, but also how to use several tools from my expanded Brainspotting arsenal within a session. Laura is unique and amazing as both a therapist and trainer at the same time during the entire 5 days, being incredibly attuned with both the client and therapist during every session. She created a safe environment in which we could both learn and experience our own healing. I strongly feel a key to the success of the Intensive was staying on site and bonding with the other attendees in ways that I didn’t expect. Having the ability to be alone or to socialize as we needed was critically important, and the facility itself was amazingly peaceful and serene. I cannot recommend this experience strongly enough.

    RICK

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

  • I went into Laura’s brainspotting retreat with the intent to expand on my skills and walked out of it feeling like a stronger practitioner but also a healthier person. The amount of healing and growth I experienced far exceeded my expectations. She made the entire process feel so safe and connected. I would absolutely do it again and recommend it. I’m so grateful for Laura and Kristi for creating such a healing space.

    ALANA

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

  • The Intensive with Laura Hillesheim was an amazing experience! Laura is attentive, supportive, and a wonderful trainer. I was able to work on my own healing while also developing my skills as a Brainspotting therapist. I absolutely recommend doing an Intensive with Laura.

    SAMRA

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

  • I participated in an intensive lead by Laura and assisted by Kristi. It was a transformational 5 days. Laura and Kristi created a space of safety and fun. Laura is a talented and deeply skilled brainspotter. She empowered each of us to grow in our skills as brainspotters , tailoring everything to each pair of client and therapist. A mastery class in being in the tail of the comet. Having her at my side to consult and support while I worked with my partner gave me confidence and improved my skills using many different BSP techniques. The very full days of deep processing were balanced with flexible evenings that allowed for alone time or fun and laughter. Together Laura and Kristi are nothing short of magical in the deeply attuned way they worked together. The setting was beautiful and felt as if we were all held in an expansion spot of unlimited possibilities. It was an experience that I continue to draw on and what I gained was priceless. I have been learning and working as a therapist for 45 years and this is one of the best things I've ever done for myself personally and professionally.

    MARILYN

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

  • As a combat veteran turned clinical social worker at the VA, I’ve had the privilege of learning from some world-class trainers, supervisors, and mentors — Laura is among the very best of them. These intensives immerse you in the science of Brainspotting and the art of applying it, and you will leave with the skills and confidence to take your Brainspotting practice to the next level. Working as part of a team with Laura I felt empowered and supported to practice within my clinical identity all the while being expertly pushed with new knowledge and real-world skills that only a serious and experienced trauma clinician like Laura could provide. More than any other training this intensive has changed my practice and my ability to help the veterans I serve to heal, and for that I am truly grateful.

    RYAN

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

  • i HAD AN INCREDIBLY TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN LAURA'S INTENSIVE. FIRST AND FOREMOST, I HAD THE MOST POWERFUL , LIFE-CHANGING HEALING IN MY BRAINSPOTTING SESSION. I CONTINUED TO HEAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WEEK AS OTHERS PROCESSED THEIR TRAUMA. I REALIZED THAT MY NERVOUS SYSTEM HAD BEEN "STUCK ON" FOR YEARS SINCE CHILDHOOD, AND NOW I AM A DIFFERENT PERSON. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE ENOUGH HOW MUCH LEARNING OCCURS; WHICH RESULTS IN YOU SHOWING UP DIFFERENTLYFOR YOUR CLIENTS AND FEELING LIKE YOU ARE A JEDI MASTER IN BRAINSPOTTING. I ALSO MADE LIFELONG FRIENDS; WHICH WAS SUCH AN AMAZING AND UNEXPECTED BENEFIT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS INTENSIVE AS A "MUST HAVE" FOR ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.

    KRISTI

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

  • LAURA'S INTENSIVE BROUGHT ABOUT MY DEEPEST AND MOST PROFOUND HEALING. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE OF LEARNING UNDER LAURA AND WITNESSING OTHERS HEAL. I LEFT FEELING MORE GROUNDED IN MYSELF AND CONFIDENT IN ADVANCED BRAINSPOTTING CLINICAL SKILLS. I TRULY CANNOT RECOMMEND HER INTENSIVE ENOUGH!

    MALLORY

    BRAINSPOTTING INTENSIVE

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