What is a Bad Trip? Exploring The Causes and Effects
November 28, 2024
What’s Inside:
Discovering brainspotting was a pivotal moment in my journey toward healing from deep-seated trauma. This powerful form of therapy, although less known than traditional methods like cognitive behavioral therapy or EMDR, has profoundly impacted my life, offering not just relief but a path to genuine recovery.
Brainspotting is a therapeutic method designed to help individuals access, process, and overcome a variety of emotional and physical health issues. It’s grounded in the notion that where you look affects how you feel, which means that our eye positions can help tap into unprocessed trauma in the brain.
The process of brainspotting was discovered quite by accident by Dr. David Grand, who found that where we direct our gaze can influence the brain’s ability to heal itself from emotional distress. It utilizes the visual field to find spots, called “Brainspots,” that correlate with somatic and emotional stress, linking the deep brain to the body. Through guided fixation on these points combined with bilateral sound, brainspotting allows the brain to process the trauma at a profound level.
Yes, numerous case studies and ongoing research suggest that brainspotting is effective for treating psychological issues, particularly trauma and PTSD. It operates under the principle that the brain inherently knows how to heal from trauma, similar to the body’s ability to heal a wound, making it a supported choice for many therapists.
From personal experience, I can affirmatively say that brainspotting does heal trauma. The sessions can be intense, as they often bring suppressed emotions and memories to the surface, but this is part of the healing process. It provides a safe space to face these issues without the overwhelming flood of emotions that might come from confronting these memories directly.
Originally developed to work with trauma, its use has expanded significantly. Today, it is also applied to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, and even issues such as phobias, chronic pain, and addiction, highlighting its versatility as a therapeutic tool.
Although they share similarities, such as a focused state of awareness, brainspotting is not hypnosis. It does not involve entering a trance-like state or being suggestible to external commands. Instead, it fosters a deep, introspective process that is fully controlled by the client, with the therapist acting as a supportive guide.
My own therapy sessions began during a period of intense emotional turmoil. Under the guidance of a trained therapist, I found myself revisiting long-forgotten memories of trauma that I had unconsciously avoided. Each session helped peel back the layers of pain, allowing me to see and understand my past experiences clearly and to release the grip they had on my emotional well-being.
This therapy, with its unique approach to accessing the brain’s self-healing pathways, offered me not just recovery but a renewed sense of empowerment over my own life.
If you or someone you know is struggling with unresolved trauma and looking for a path to recovery, consider brainspotting as a viable option. At Uplift Recovery, we excel in helping clients access their inherent ability to heal and move past their trauma. Contact us today at 866-979-5848 to learn more about our services and how we can help you or your loved one start on the road to recovery. Your journey towards healing can begin today; let us guide you through each step.
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