Brainspotting Phase 1 LIVE in Salt Lake City, Utah

Seminar Overview

At this in person, 3-day introductory training, participants will learn four basic Brainspotting techniques, as well as receive an overview of the:

• Standards of care and professional practice for Brainspotting practitioners.
• Research that supports the primary assumptions of Brainspotting.
• Challenges of research and evidence-based treatment for conditions such as Complex PTSD.
  

This live training will be facilitated with didactic lecture, PowerPoint, handouts, role playing, dyad practice, and live demonstrations. Participants will learn to do the following:

• Define the components of Brainspotting.
• Utilize the techniques of “Inside window”, “Outside window” and “Gazespotting” and “Body Resource” Brainspotting.
• Define how Brainspotting can be applied to trauma, dissociation, sports performance problems and somatic conditions.
• Demonstrate the theories and practices of Brainspotting.

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 access 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.

About the Trainer

Melanie 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.

Cherie Lindberg is a seasoned transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. As a Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant, Cherie specializes in blending Brainspotting, and Parts Work with additional diverse healing methods.

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

AGENDA

Training will open at 8:30am on the first day.
Training runs from 9am-5:30pm each day.

Continuing Education Credits

This training is eligible for 21 CE’s.  To receive CE credit, participants must attend the full in-person session, sign in and out each day, and complete a course evaluation at the end of the training.  Elevated Life Academy provides CE credits for $40. The cost of any CE credits is not included with your registration. 

This course is co-sponsored by Melanie K. Young, PsyD. and Elevated Life Academy. Both organizations are committed to providing high-quality continuing education. Elevated Life Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7471. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. 

Please see CE disclosure for eligibility.

CE Disclosure

This course has been submitted to ASWB ACE for 21 clinical continuing education credits

PLEASE NOTE: New York or NJ does not accept ACE provider level credit.

ACE requires attendees to complete an evaluation in order to receive CE’s. Attendees will be notified after the training how to purchase CE’s.

CE certificates will be issued vie email within one week of successful completion of the course requirements, completion of evaluation, and purchase of CE’s.

Accessibility

Melanie 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 [email protected] 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.

Cancellation Policy

We understand situations arise. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact us at [email protected]. We will provide you with a full refund if you cancel up to 14 days before the event, minus $50 administrative fee. After that, we will provide you with a full credit toward a replacement course, valid for one year.

Grievance Policy

Participants who have a grievance related to our continuing education courses are encouraged to submit their concerns via email to [email protected] within 30 days of completing the course.

In your email please 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.