Brainspotting - Corner Canyon HC

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What Is Brainspotting Therapy?

Brainspotting is an evidence-based therapy for processing emotional distress by focusing on fixed eye positions to release unresolved trauma. The fixed eye positions will identify “brain spots”, which are thought to be linked to thoughts, feelings, and emotions related to the source of distress. It draws on several body-based approaches, including EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.

Brainspotting training was originally developed to treat PTSD in patients. It was the primary therapy used for families of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting of 2012. However, it also has good results as a supplemental therapy in the treatment of other mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and some physical health problems

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Benefits of Brainspotting

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Brainspotting for Depression

Many patients with depression report also experiencing trauma. Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and other body-based approaches can directly address the underlying trauma which is often a missing piece when healing from depression.

Brainspotting for Anxiety

Patients with anxiety often struggle with physical symptoms from an overstimulated nervous system. Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and other body-based approaches can calm the fight or flight response, helping patients work through distress that causes anxiety.

Brainspotting for Trauma

Originally developed for PTSD & trauma, brain spotting helps release deeply stored trauma through visual cues and fixed eye positions. Patients with trauma will focus on “brain spots” in the visual field to safely process any thoughts, feelings, or bodily sensations that arise.

Brainspotting FAQ

What is brainspotting and how does it work?

Brainspotting is a type of therapy developed to work through trauma and emotional distress. Brainspotting works by using different eye positions to identify “brain spots”. These spots can be linked to experiences, trauma, and sources of distress. Patients will focus on the brain spot and work with the therapist to safely process the thoughts, feelings, and emotions associated with that memory.

Who should not do brainspotting?

Brainspotting is extremely safe with minimal side effects. However, it can have certain risks for some patients with severe PTSD or certain psychiatric issues. It’s important to get evaluated by a licensed therapist to understand if brainspotting is the correct treatment for you.

How is brainspotting different than EMDR?

Although these modalities are similar, brain spotting uses fixed eye positions to explore how emotions and somatic experiences are linked. On the other hand, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation of eye movements and an 8-phase approach to processing trauma.

Does insurance cover brainspotting?

We accept most major insurance including Aetna, Cigna, Bluecross Blueshield, Highmark, and more. Our admissions team is happy to help you verify insurance and find a plan that works for you.

Residential Program

We are specifically formulated to offer personalized therapeutic interventions to adult individuals with mental health disorders.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

We provide a comprehensive Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that offers clients the opportunity to attend group therapy sessions three to five times a week.

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Brainspotting services in Utah

What Is Brainspotting Therapy?

We now accept most major health insurance plans

Get in touch with our admissions team today

Benefits of Brainspotting