Learning Objectives Day 1

1. Demonstrate the two most important Brainspotting principles of staying in uncertainty and following the client by “staying in the tail of the comet” during the client’s mindful processing.

2. Differentiate between three of the most common and challenging symptoms of an Autonomic Nervous System that is “Stuck On” (Overly Sympathetic) and “Stuck Off” (Overly Parasympathetic). 

3. Determine the two regions of the brain most involved in regulating a dysregulated nervous system to stay current in the field of brain science. 

4. Describe two of the major benefits for clients whose nervous system is regulated or in a state of “coherence.”5. Identify the nine steps of the “Inside/Outside Window” Brainspotting Technique and apply their knowledge in a practicum as both therapist and client. 

6. Identify the nine steps of the “Rolling Brainspotting” Technique and apply their knowledge in a practicum as both therapist and client. 

Learning Objectives Day 2

1. Apply three techniques to reduce client activation using “One Eye Brainspotting,” “Z Axis Brainspotting,” and “Vergence Brainspotting.” 

2. Classify the “Activated Eye” and the “Resource Eye” while learning how to keep clients within their window of tolerance. 

3. Demonstrate the ten steps of the “One Eye Brainspotting” Technique and apply their knowledge in a practicum as both therapist and client.

4. Apply the ten steps of the “Z Axis Brainspotting” Technique in a practicum as both therapist and client. 

5. Identify the two physiological events that occur during the “Vergence Brainspotting” technique to lower client activation. 

Learning Objectives Day 3

1. Apply an exercise to observe how processing feels with eyes open versus eyes closed and describe the differences. 

2. Determine two symptoms indicating a client is in Flashback versus one outside their window of tolerance.

3. Analyze the importance of relational attunement in helping clients with complex PTSD, including staying present and mindful to ensure client safety and trust. 

4. Apply the “Eye Contact Brainspot” technique until the client’s flashback resolves or attachment wounding is less activated, and analyze the process to identify its critical components. 

5. Demonstrate the nine steps of the Advanced Resource Model for fragile or dissociative clients, and apply their knowledge in a practicum as both therapist and client. 

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