Course Details:

Brainspotting is a brain-based therapy based on the hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as “brainspots” activate and access specific areas of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences.
In addition, brainspotting is built on a model that emphasizes therapist-client presence and attunement in the healing process. As an open and integrative model, brainspotting is adaptable to many different areas of specialization and can be integrated with other treatment models.
In this introductory Brainspotting: Phase 1 training, participants will learn four basic brainspotting techniques. In addition, participants will receive an overview of the:
  • standards of care and professional practice for brainspotting practitioners,
  • research that supports the primary assumptions of brainspotting; and 
  • challenges of research and evidence-based treatment for conditions such as Complex PTSD 
Learning objectives:
​Participants of this introductory level course participants will be able to:
  • Summarize the standards of care and professional practice of the International Brainspotting Association.
  • Describe the hypothesized neurological underpinnings of how brainspotting works.
  • Summarize the research that supports the hypothesized way in which eye positions activate and accesses midbrain activity.
  • Explain the uncertainty principle as it relates to brainspotting.
  • Describe the concepts of simultaneous neurobiological and relational attunement.
  • Explain the importance of client-therapist attunement during brainspotting.
  • Explain how the treatment frame is set and held by the therapist.
  • Explain the role of focused mindfulness in brainspotting.
  • Discuss the similarities and differences between the activation and resource models of brainspotting.
  • Explain the concept of limbic countertransference.
  • Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the outside window brainspotting technique.
  • Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the inside window brainspotting technique.
  • Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the gaze spot brainspotting technique.
  • Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the resource model of brainspotting technique.
  • Assess the appropriate brainspotting techniques for the treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder, including the Dissociative Subtype, and other trauma-related symptoms.
  • Describe two challenges to assessing and providing evidence-based treatment to individuals with Complex PTSD.
Training material:
  • Participants need to purchase own pointer and Dr. David Grand's book Brainspotting "The Revolutionary New Therapy For Rapid and Effective Change" ( paper or digital version) as requirements for attending the training. More info can be found on the resource page here. 
  • Participants will receive a digital manual for Phase 1 Brainspotting training. 

Agenda:

This agenda of these Brainspotting trainings are designed with Asia Pacific Region time zones in mind, welcoming practitioners from US, Canada, Korea, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other countries to be able to learn Brainspotting in time zones which are compatible to them. Please see details here: detailed course agenda.

Trainer:

Nancy Tung
Nancy Tung is a Brainspotting (BSP) trainer and consultant who works extensively in the Asia Pacific Regions embracing diversity. Along with providing Phase 1 and Phase 2 BSP trainings, Nancy has developed Brainspotting Embodied Learning Circles (BELC) to help new and experienced BSP therapists globally to attune with ease to themselves and their clients. 

She is the Founder of Practice for Systemic Wellness where she provides direct clinical services and consultation. Nancy's specialty is Systemic Brainspotting for Inherited Family Trauma Manifested in Chronic Conditions. 

Schedule:

Day/Time
North America
Pacific Daylight Saving Time
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thailand
​6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
China/Hong Kong Malaysia/Singapore
​7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Day 1
Thursday
May 20, 2027
Friday
May 21, 2027
​Friday
May 21, 2027
Day 2
Friday
May 21, 2027
Saturday
May 22, 2027
​Saturday
May 22, 2027
Day 3
Saturday
May 22, 2027
Sunday
May 23, 2027
​Sunday
May 24, 2027
When in doubt, please check time zone converter for your local time!
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Pricing:

Registration Type
Tuition (USD)
Registration Period
Early Bird
$745
​Before Apr. 5, 2027
Standard
$795
Before May 10, 2027
​Late
$845
May 10, 2027 or Later
Non-working Full-time Graduate students and Re-takes, please contact Brainspotting Trainer Nancy Tung for Student Rate: ($400)
Student/Associate/PreLicense Rate: $645, Documentation required. ​

Continuing Education Credits: