Brainspotting- Where You Look Affects How You Feel

In this video, learn what your "visual field" is and why looking in a certain spot is crucial for processing the tough experiences in life. I know it sounds crazy, unlikely even! But it's not, its science. If you are a brain nerd like me you might love to learn more about how our brains and nervous system encode our life experiences, and how that coincides with our visual field- or, "what we see".
*Quote taken from David Grand's book, "Brainspotting- The Revolutionary New Therapy for Rapid and Effective Change", pg 91.* See link below for a way to snag the book for yourself!
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[@muktarina7411]

Thanks a lot

[@somethingsomewhere13]

This is super interesting, thanks. I've been working with a brain spotting therapist for the last 18 months, its expensive and i have no idea how it's working but i have had multiple ptsd triggers resolve and have had a full year without time off work in burnout or suicidal ideation now. I did traditional therapy for about 10 years on and off before that, but needed to try something different as i couldn't keep having suicidal dips. I'm a mum.

[@thewellnesscheck]

I'm so happy that you gave brainspotting a try and that you are finally finding relief. I appreciate your comment. Keep up the good work!

[@somethingsomewhere13]

@@thewellnesscheck Thanks for replying! 🥹🥰

[@kawaii_princess_castle]

This method is amazing literally has changed a lot in just one day!! I was doing something a similar thecnique but just focusing on my body stored energy but the eye thing is definitely the game changing. I think that we should differentiate between trauma (is more strong) than emotional shocks (less strong but more frequent)

[@thewellnesscheck]

Oh I am so glad that you have gotten a chance to experience the benefits of it! Way to go :)

[@valeriebooker5835]

Cant hear. Record with more volume. Sorry to have to skip

[@eugeneano285]

I dont feel any difference when I move eyesight. Any remedy?

[@kdento2]

You need to"activate" or connect with the emotional content of the event.