Brainspotting Phase 2 - In Person (February 21-23, 2025)

This 3-day Brainspotting Phase 2 training will begin with an extensive review of Outside Window, Inside Window Brainspotting and Gazespotting, with an emphasis on how to clinically interact with clients.

Trainees will be introduced to several important applications. This includes One-Eye Brainspotting including the use of One-Eye goggles. Also taught is 3 Dimensional Brainspotting using the “Z-Axis” of Brainspotting close and far, this includes Convergence Therapy which expands the Z-Axis to activate the vagus nerve through the oculocardiac reflex.

Additional technical refinements will be presented including “Rolling Brainspotting,” with slow eye tracking stopping briefly on each Brainspot.

Advanced techniques will also include combined Outside-Inside Brainspotting where both reflexive responses and client sense of highest activation are used together to find Brainspots. Day 3 will be devoted to the second level of the Advanced Resource Model. This will entail combining the resource aspects of One-Eye and Z Axis Brainspotting. This addresses working with clients with Very Complex PTSD and those outside of the Brainspotting Window of Tolerance. Techniques will be taught with Power Point lecture, discussion with Q & A, demonstrations and practicums.

Training runs from 9am - 5:30pm each day.

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Evaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Participants of this intermediate level course will be able to:

1. Summarize the research on client-therapist attunement in in-person and online psychotherapy sessions.

2. Set and utilize the dual attunement frame.

3. Explain the way in which bilateral auditory stimulation may enhance processing during Brainspotting.

4. Explain the role of the allocortex and the agranular isocortex in Brainspotting.

5. Describe the oculocardio reflex and its relationship to the vagus nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system.

6. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the z-axis and vergence therapy techniques.

7. Explain how the one-eye Brainspotting technique can focus and enhance processing of trauma-related experiences.

8. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the one-eye Brainspotting technique.

9. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the rolling Brainspotting technique.

10. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the advanced outside window Brainspotting technique.

11. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the advanced resource model of Brainspotting.

12. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the combined inside-outside Brainspotting technique.

13. Demonstrate a basic mastery of the second level advanced resource model of Brainspotting.

14. Assess how specific advanced Brainspotting techniques can be used for complex PTSD and other trauma related conditions.

DAY 1 - FRIDAY: 

• 9:00-9:15: Housekeeping

• 9:15-10:30: Review of Phase 1

• 10:30-10:45: Break

• 10:45-11:30: Introduction to Phase 2

• 11:30-12:15: Demo - “Inside/Outside Window”

• 12:15-12:45: Debrief - “Inside/Outside Window”

• 12:45-1:45: Lunch

• 1:45-2:00: Continue with Phase 2 teaching

• 2:00-2:45: Demo - “Rolling Brainspotting”

• 2:45-3:15: Debrief - “Rolling Brainspotting”

• 3:15-3:30: Break

• 3:30-5:00: “Inside/Outside Window” and “Rolling Brainspotting” Practicums

• 5:00-5:30: Debrief - “Inside/Outside Window” and “Rolling Brainspotting” Practicums

DAY 2 - SATURDAY

• 9:00-9:15: Review of previous day 

• 9:15-9:30: Continue with Phase 2 teaching

• 9:30-10:15: Demo - “One Eye”

• 10:15-10:45: Debrief - “One Eye”

• 10:45-11:00: Break

• 11:00-12:45: “One Eye” Practicum

• 12:45-1:45: Lunch

• 1:45-2:15: Debrief - “One Eye” Practicum

• 2:15-2:30: Continue with Phase 2 teaching

• 2:30-3:15: Demo - “Z Axis” and “Vergence”

• 3:15-3:45: Debrief - “Z Axis” and “Vergence”

• 3:45 to 4:00: Break

• 4:00-5:30: “Z Axis” and “Vergence” Practicum  

DAY 3 - SUNDAY

• 9:00-9:30: Debrief - “Z Axis” and “Vergence” Practicums 

• 9:30-9:45: Continue with Phase 2 teaching

• 9:45-10:30: Demo - “Advanced Resource”

• 10:30-11:00: Debrief - “Advanced Resource”

• 11:00-11:15: Break

• 11:15-12:45: “Advanced Resource” Practicum

• 12:45-1:45: Lunch

• 1:45-2:15: Debrief - “Advanced Resource” Practicum

• 2:15-3:45: Small Group Q&A

• 3:45-4:00: Break

• 4:00-5:30: Final Q&A, Closing

Instructor:
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Our Target Audience:
Classes are open to all licensed professional counselors, licensed social workers, psychologists, psychoanalysts, MFTs, Substance Abuse Counselors, and students who are curious and seek to expand their knowledge.

Accessibility:
I am committed to ensuring that all our continuing education (CE) offerings meet the highest standards of accessibility. I invite you to reach out to me via the contact for of email with any specific accessibility needs or accommodations you may require. Please make me aware of your requests prior to the training to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Grievance Policy:
Participants who have a grievance related to my continuing education courses are encouraged to submit their concerns in writing via my contact form within 30 days of completing the course. 

The grievance should include:

• Participant's name and contact information.

• Course title, date of completion, and instructor's name (if applicable).

• Detailed description of the grievance, including relevant facts and supporting documentation, if any.

• Desired outcome or resolution sought by the participant.

Contact:
For questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Laura Hillesheim
Laura Hillesheim Therapy
info@laurahillesheimtherapy.com
(920) 609-1539

"Brainspotting Phase 2" has been approved for 21 hours of continuing education by the Nevada Board of Examiners for MFT & CPC. The CEU number for this offering is CEU# 2024-23.