Brainspotting, a new dual attunement model for psychotherapy.

Abstract

Brainspotting (BSP) is a new treatment approach that posits that the field of vision can be used to locate eye positions that correlate with relevance to inner neural and emotional experience. Once located, these eye positions, or Brainspots, can through maintaining eye fixation, lead to a resolution of issues held deeply in the non-verbal, non-cognitive areas of the brain. BSP utilizes both focused activation and focused mindfulness as its mechanisms of operation. It aims at a full, comprehensive discharge of activation held in the brain and body. BSP is a model that incorporates systemic activation and resources applied based on diagnostic and developmental considerations. The BSP model is developed as both relational as well as technical with philosophical and physiological underpinnings. It is an open, inclusive model that invites therapists to make use of their prior trainings and practice wisdom.