Brainspotting Therapists Who Help You Heal
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Develop a Positive Mindset Through Non-talk Brainspotting Therapy
Our brain is a complex organ that does everything to support your body to run efficiently. Sometimes talk therapy does not offer the brain new paths to healing. Therefore, other alternative therapies can be more productive. Brainspotting and EMDR are brain-based therapies that are more efficient at targeting specific parts of the brain that the client identifies needs healing. Both EMDR and brainspotting therapies are popular for treating trauma and addictive behaviours.
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What to Expect from Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting therapy is another non-talk therapy that allows clients to process traumatic events in a secure and supportive environment with therapist care. The treatment works by finding “brainspots,” which are specific eye positions connected to the area of the brain where the memory is held. During the brainspotting session, the therapist helps the client identify the spot through formal exercises that use the client’s field of vision. The brainspot, traumatic event or memory is processed and released through time spent focusing on the spot, listening to bilateral music, and processing information, images, or emotions held in the brain.
Before BSP can be used, the client will complete formal testing and partake in psychotherapy to determine if this therapy is appropriate. The process for this generally follows these steps:
- Initial interview and brain assessment
- Psychotherapy – history, issue and current state
- Brainspotting sessions
- Process/debrief the therapeutic experience
FAQ
Brainspotting helps treat many issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, anger management, grief, ADHD, phobias, stressful events and sports performance. It can also create fresh perspectives, help with awakenings or “ah-hah” moments, and stimulate the creative process.
Brainspotting is effective for a wide variety of emotional and somatic conditions. It is particularly effective in trauma-based situations by identifying and healing underlying trauma that contributes to anxiety, depression, and other behavioural conditions. It can also be used for performance and creativity enhancement. Brainspotting gives the therapist access to both brain and body processes. Its goal is to bypass the conscious, neocortical thinking to access the brain’s deeper, subcortical emotional and body-based parts.
Clients often fall into two categories: the first being those who are seeking therapy for the first time. The second are people with previous therapy experience who are seeking a therapist with new techniques. With focus and precision, one can find the eye positions (Brainspots) where the trauma, anxiety, depression or behavioural problems are held in the brain. This allows the brain to process from the inside out and the bottom up.
Therapists continually learn and grow throughout their careers. Brainspotting allows therapists to expand their toolsets, further enabling them to upgrade what they are already doing and make a breakthrough into another level of performing and understanding the healing process.
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- Individual Therapy
- Child & Adolescent Therapy
- Marriage, Couple, & Family Therapy
- Grief & Trauma Therapy
- EMDR
- ADHD Coaching
- Online & Video Meetings
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Psychoeducational Assessments
- Neurofeedback
Services at Cold Lake Location
- Individual Therapy
- Child & Adolescent Therapy
- Marriage, Couple, & Family Therapy
- EMDR
- Online & Video Counselling
- Psychoeducational Assessments
- Also serving clients from Bonnyville and surrounding area
BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING WELLNESS
Safe & Welcoming Environment
Our office is comfortable and inviting for clients of all ages with a modern, open, and friendly atmosphere. We do our best to ensure you feel completely safe and comfortable when you come for your appointment, whether with a family member or on your own.
Family Oriented
Practice
We cater to families with multiple concerns. We are knowledgeable about marriage and family counselling, couples therapy, and child therapy. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment that is safe, comfortable and inviting to families.
We Listen &
Give Feedback
We engage an interactive method to our therapy and counselling sessions. We listen intently, respond appropriately, provide relevant feedback, and often offer suggestions of additional activities and reading material to supplement our sessions.
Specialized Care
We are specialized psychologists, not general counsellors. When you need speech therapy, DMT therapy or EMDR, you can have confidence in the training and experience of the professional providing your care.
No Referral Necessary
We do not require a referral from your family physician; seeking care from one of our trained psychologists is the first step to better mental and emotional health, and we want you to have easy access to the care you need.
Free Consultation
We offer a free over-the-phone consult. Give us a call if you need to talk, and we can pair you with the therapist in our office with the appropriate training and experience to help you through your challenges.
Safe & Welcoming Environment
Our office is comfortable and inviting for patients of all ages with a modern, open, and friendly atmosphere. We do our best to ensure you feel completely safe and comfortable when you come for your appointment.
Family
Oriented
We cater to families with multiple concerns. We are experts in marriage and family counselling, couples therapy, and child therapy. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment that is safe, comfortable and inviting to families.
We Listen & Give Feedback
We engage an interactive method to our therapy and counselling sessions. We listen intently, respond appropriately, provide relevant feedback, and often offer suggestions of additional activities and reading material to supplement our sessions.
Specialized
Care
We are specialized psychologists, not general counsellors. When you need divorce coaching, DMT therapy or EMDR, you can have confidence in the training and experience of the professional providing your care.
No Referral Necessary
We do not require a referral from your family physician; seeking care from one of our trained psychologists is the first step to better mental and emotional health, and we want you to have easy access to the care you need.
Free Consultations
We offer a free over-the-phone consult. Give us a call if you need to talk, and we can pair you with the therapist in our office with the appropriate training and experience to help you through your challenges.
We Want To Hear From You
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Step 1: Over the Phone Consult
Give us a call for an over-the-phone consultation. There’s no referral necessary! We look forward to getting to know you and helping you access the care you need.
Step 2: Pair With a Specialist
Once we’ve spoken on the phone, we’ll be able to assess your concerns and pair you with a psychologist in our office who is best suited for your situation. We want you to receive relevant and relatable support.
Step 3: Come in to Talk
We look forward to having you come in for your first session; our goal is to make you feel welcome and comfortable. You will sit down with a registered psychologist who has specialized knowledge of your area of concern.
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