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A journey into the depths of the psyche
Brainspotting is an innovative psychotherapeutic method that has become increasingly important in recent years. It is used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression and other psychological stresses.
What is Brainspotting?
- Brainspotting (BSP) assumes that our eye movements are associated with deep-seated emotional and physical experiences. Certain gaze directions can activate certain neural networks associated with stressful experiences.
Core Principles of Brainspotting
- Eye positions: By finding specific eye positions (brainspots), stressful memories and body sensations can be activated and processed.Neural networks: Brainspotting aims to change dysfunctional neural networks and create new, healthy connections.Self-regulation: The method supports the body’s ability to self-regulate and process trauma.
How Does Brainspotting Work?
- Identification of the problem: First, the problem or stressful experience is identified.Search for the Brainspot: You will be helped to find the eye position associated with the strongest emotional or physical response.Intensification and processing: While focusing on the brainspot, the emotional and physical response is intensified and processed at the same time.Integration: The new experiences are integrated into the existing self-image.
Benefits of Brainspotting
- Rapid effect: Often, significant changes can be achieved after only a few sessions.Deep processing: Brainspotting provides access to deep-seated trauma and emotional patterns.Body-oriented: The method involves the body and promotes holistic healing.Less words: Unlike many other forms of therapy, brainspotting is less talked about, which can be more pleasant for some clients.
Areas of application
- Brainspotting is used in a variety of problems, such as: Trauma: Complex PTSD, Simple PTSD Anxiety disorders: Phobias, Panic attacks Adjustment disorders depressive conditions Addiction Chronic pain Somatoform disorders
