Initial Certification
Step 1: Training Requirements
You must complete the following three trainings. You may complete Phase 1 & 2 trainings with any certified Brainspotting Trainer.
Advanced trainings are completed with Dr. David Grand, discoverer of Brainspotting.
Brainspotting Phase 1 training
Brainspotting Phase 2 training
One advanced training (Master Class, Phase 3, Phase 4 or Phase 5)
Step 2: 50 Brainspotting Sessions
Document 50 Brainspotting sessions representing the frame set-ups from Phases 1 & 2.
Generally, these sessions are in the context of clinical or professional work.
If you want to use any sessions outside of clinical settings discuss this with your consultant first.
Download the session tracking form.
Step 3: 6 Consultation Hours
Select a consultant and complete all six hours with a single consultant.
Just 2 of those hours can be completed between Phase 1 & Phase 2 trainings.
OR
Complete a 5-day Intensive training with any Certified Brainspotting Trainer.
Your consultant will complete a Consultant Reporting Form documenting the sessions.
Step 4: Apply For Certification
Be sure you have completed all 3 trainings, 50 hours of Brainspotting sessions, and 6 hours of consultation with a single consultant.
Once you have done that, complete the Application Form and pay the application fee. Submit both to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC.
You may complete the certification application and payment online at Brainspotting.com.
Timeline
You must complete all steps within 2 years to be certified as a Brainspotter.
Code Of Ethics
Please review this Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Conduct. You will be expected to abide by this code.
Renewal Every Two Years
Document the 9 Phase 1 and Phase 2 frame set-ups
Document, in-depth, one of each of the nine Phase 1 and Phase 2 frame set-ups including the following:
- Date and Anonymous Brainspotting Recipient Identifier
- Presenting issue
- Frame Set-up used
- Briefly describe what motivated you to choose this frame set-up
- Briefly describe the recipient’s process
- Briefly describe your experience of the process (Consider reflecting on attunement, staying in the tail of the comet, limbic countertransference.)
Please use the Renewal Documentation form.
1 Hour of Consultation
Complete 1 hour of consultation* with an Approved Brainspotting Consultant.
Use the prompts below to prepare for your consultation. No written documentation is required for the consultation meeting; instead, be ready to discuss the following prompts in detail.
Prompts:
- Review the Brainspotting Consultant’s Report and clearly identify at least 3 principles or practices that you feel are a strength and at least 3 principles or practices where you need support.
- Provide an in-depth description of your experience of providing Brainspotting for an individual/couple or family, including how you’ve understood their process, how you have used Brainspotting with them, the ways Brainspotting has helped them, and how this experience has influenced your own practice.
- Describe how your own Brainspotting has continued to support you.
*The consultation requirement for Recertification may also be met via Brainspotting Intensive. Please talk with the Brainspotting Trainer about their specific process.
Complete The Renewal Application
Complete the renewal application, payment, and provide your 9 documented Brainspotting Sessions, and a copy of liability insurance (or request a waiver of liability insurance) to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC.
Your consultant will provide you with their completed Consultant Report to be turned in with your application.
Eyes on the Prize: The Benefits of Brainspotting Certification
Brainspotting is a form of psychotherapy that treats a broad variety of psychological and emotional conditions much more effectively than talk therapy. Becoming certified in Brainspotting can enhance your personal skillset and propel your practice.
Expanded Skill Set
- Versatility: Brainspotting can be integrated into your other therapeutic approaches, enhancing your therapist’s toolkit.
- Specialization: Becoming certified can offer an additional, specialized service that sets you apart from other therapists.
Efficacy
Trauma Treatment: Brainspotting is particularly renowned for its effectiveness in treating trauma and PTSD.
- Emotional Release: The technique allows for the identification and rapid processing of deep-seated, difficult emotional issues.
Career Advancement
- Increased Demand: As Brainspotting gains recognition, the demand for certified professionals in this method will increase.
- Networking: Certification provides you opportunities to network with like-minded professionals, sharing techniques and success stories.
Broad Applicability
- Range of Issues: In addition to trauma and PTSD, Brainspotting is used for treating anxiety, depression, and even performance enhancement in athletes and artists.
- Client Base: The technique is effective for both adults and children, widening your potential client base.
Personal and Professional Development
- Self-awareness: Practitioners often report increased self-awareness and personal growth as they learn to use Brainspotting.
- Supervision and Support: Certification typically involves ongoing education and supervision, which is invaluable for professional growth.
Client Benefits
- Quicker Results: Brainspotting can bring about therapeutic change more quickly than traditional talk therapies, providing relief and creativity enhancement quickly.
- Minimal Talk: Brainspotting is a good alternative for clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, as it doesn’t rely solely on talking.
Evidence-Based Approach
- Research-Backed: Though relatively new, initial research and clinical experience suggest its efficacy, attracting therapists who prefer evidence-based methods.
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