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SUMMARY:Brainspotting Phase 1 Nov 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview\nAt this in-person, 3-day introductory training, participants will learn four basic Brainspotting techniques, as well as receive an overview of the:\n\nStandards of care and professional practice for Brainspotting practitioners.\nResearch that supports the primary assumptions of Brainspotting.\nChallenges of research and evidence-based treatment for conditions such as Complex PTSD.\n\n\nThis live training will be facilitated with a didactic lecture, PowerPoint, handouts, role-playing, dyad practice, and live demonstrations. Participants will learn to do the following:\n\nDefine the components of Brainspotting\nUtilize the techniques of “Inside window”, “Outside window”, “Gazespotting”, and “Body Resource” Brainspotting.\nDefine how Brainspotting can be applied to trauma, dissociation, sports performance problems, and somatic conditions\nDemonstrate the theories and practices of Brainspotting.\n\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants of this introductory level course will be able to:\n\nSummarize the standards of care and professional practice of the International Brainspotting Association.\nDescribe the hypothesized neurological underpinnings of how brainspotting works.\nSummarize the research that supports the hypothesized way in which eye positions activate and access midbrain activity.\nExplain the uncertainty principle as it relates to brainspotting.\nDescribe the concepts of simultaneous neurobiological and relational attunement.\nExplain the importance of client-therapist attunement during brainspotting.\nExplain how the treatment frame is set and held by the therapist.\nExplain the role of focused mindfulness in brainspotting.\nDiscuss the similarities and differences between the activation and resource models of brainspotting.\nExplain the concept of limbic countertransference.\nDemonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the outside window brainspotting technique.\nDemonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the inside window brainspotting technique.\nDemonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the gaze spot brainspotting technique.\nDemonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the resource model of brainspotting technique.\nAssess the appropriate brainspotting techniques for the treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder, including the Dissociative Subtype, and other trauma-related symptoms.\nDescribe two challenges to assessing and providing evidence-based treatment to individuals with Complex PTSD.\n\nTrainings are open to all counselors, psychologists, social workers, and others in the healing professions with strong clinical backgrounds, as well as students/interns in the mental health field who seek to expand their knowledge.\nEvaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.\nAbout the Trainer\nMelanie K. Young, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist, Brainspotting Trainer, and experienced clinician based in Boulder, CO. With a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, Dr. Young has dedicated her career to helping individuals and professionals integrate Brainspotting into their practice. She brings a wealth of knowledge from years of clinical work, training, and consultation, offering engaging, hands-on instruction to therapists worldwide.\nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.\nAgenda\nPLEASE NOTE: The hours will be different each day in accordance with the venue.\nDay One – 10:30 am to 7:00 pm\nDay Two – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm\nDay Three – 9:00 am to 5:45 pm\nCancellation Policy\nWe understand situations arise. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact us at officemelanieyoung@gmail.com. We will provide you with a full refund if you cancel up to 14 days before the event, minus a $75 administrative fee. After that, we will provide you with a full credit toward a replacement course, valid for one year.\nContinuing Education Credits\nThis course is cosponsored with Elevated Life Academy. 21 CE credits are pending approval with [ASWB, ACE, and/or NBCC].\nCourse Completion Requirements\nCourse attendees must be present for the entire course and complete an evaluation. Partial credit is not allowed. Each attendee must sign in and out each day.\nAccessibility\nMelanie K. Young, PsyD. and Elevated Life Academy are committed to ensuring that all our continuing education (CE) offerings meet the highest standards of accessibility. We invite you to reach out to the trainer at officemelanieyoung@gmail.com with any specific accessibility needs or accommodations you may require. Please make us aware of your requests prior to the training so we can insure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.\nGrievance Policy ( https://melanieyoungpsyd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Updated-April-2025-Grievance-Policy-1-2.pdf )\n \n
URL:https://melanieyoungpsyd.com/events/brainspotting-phase-1-nov-13-15-2026-utah/
ORGANIZER;CN=Melanie K. Young:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
LOCATION:750 Merrill Rd. Washington, UT 84780
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