Unraveling the Mysteries of Brainspotting: A Q&A With Mayra Vasquez
Brainspotting is a fascinating and innovative approach to healing and understanding the mind. MINDplexcity founder Mayra Vasquez answered some questions about this therapeutic method to help explain what brainspotting is and how it works.
Q: What exactly is Brainspotting?
A: First developed in 2003 by therapist David Grand, Ph.D as an offshoot to EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Brainspotting is a neuro experiential modality helping individuals reprocess impactful traumatic memories and experiences. Imagine your brain as a vast, intricate network of experiences and memories. Brainspotting is like a detective with a magnifying glass, pinpointing specific spots in your visual field that help unlock and process deep-seated emotional and traumatic experiences. It's a bit like accessing a computer's hard drive to reorganize and heal fragmented or corrupted files.
Q: "How does Brainspotting work its magic on the brain?"
A: Brainspotting taps into the brain's natural ability to self-scan and heal. It's based on the idea that “where you look affects how you feel.” By finding these "brainspots," therapists can help clients connect to and release emotional and physical pain. It's like tuning a radio to the right frequency to hear a clear signal – in this case, the signal is your brain's healing process.
Q: "How does Brainspotting impact trauma in the brain?"
A: Trauma can disrupt the brain's normal processing, leaving emotional wounds. Brainspotting works like a soothing balm, helping the brain process and integrate these traumatic memories. It encourages the brain to activate its innate healing abilities, gently guiding it through the emotional storm to a place of calm and resolution.
Are you curious about trying Brainspotting and other modalities to help address trauma? Schedule your free consultation with Mayra!