Brainspotting: A Path to Break Free from Emotional Blockages
Brainspotting: Unlock Your Business Potential
It's almost midnight, and you can't sleep. Your mind is racing, your chest feels tight. Tomorrow, you have a coaching session, and once again, you’ll have to admit you didn’t follow through on your plans. You want to market your business, and everything seems doable when you discuss it with your coach, but when it’s time to act, you freeze. Your fingers hover over the keyboard, but nothing comes out. You see others posting, sharing, and connecting effortlessly. Why can’t you do that? Why do you feel so scared?
Brainspotting might just be the answer for you.
Where You Look Affects How You Feel
Have you ever noticed where your eyes go when you think about something painful, joyful, or sad? Let’s try a quick exercise:
Think of a recent, mildly upsetting event.
What thoughts come up?
What emotion do you feel right now?
Where do you feel that emotion in your body?
Where are you looking?
Now, move your gaze to the left, middle, right, up, and down. Does your emotional experience change? Many find that their emotions shift significantly with their gaze direction. For example, I often look to my bottom left when reflecting on a sad event. When I’m excited or angry, I look dead-center. Overwhelmed? I stare off to my top left.
What is a Brainspot?
Brainspots are eye positions that provide direct access to specific emotions and body sensations. Everyone has unique Brainspots for different emotional states and processing experiences. These spots aren't fixed; they can shift depending on what you're processing at the moment.
For instance, when dealing with the loss of a pet, your Brainspot might move as you process guilt, sadness, or acceptance. Focusing on these Brainspots allows you to fully process and eventually release the emotional charge.
Self-Brainspotting: Can I Do It Alone?
Self-Brainspotting, like Gazespotting (the thousand-mile stare), is possible but can be tricky. For mild discomfort, experimenting with eye positions to "massage out" the emotional knot can be effective. However, diving into deeper emotional issues alone can be difficult. You might uncover more than you can handle without support.
Connecting with a Brainspotting practitioner can help you process heavy emotions safely and teach you how to use Brainspotting techniques on your own when appropriate.
Why Choose Brainspotting?
Imagine processing significant experiences as deep water diving. The deeper you dive into your subconscious, the darker and more disorienting it gets. A Brainspotting practitioner acts like a person in a boat, ready to assist you when things get challenging. This support allows you to dive deeper and process more effectively, knowing someone is watching out for you.
What Does a Brainspotting Session Involve?
In traditional methods, you might discuss your experiences while learning new skills and gaining insights. However, these benefits can be limited if you become too emotionally triggered outside sessions.
Brainspotting sessions focus on processing feelings in the body as they arise and allowing the body and brain to work together to reframe the memories causing the feeling. For instance, if you feel anxious about a presentation, the practitioner helps you find a Brainspot (an eye position) that connects to those feelings. You then focus on your internal experience while the practitioner monitors you and helps you connect to the sensation. This process continues until the issue is fully processed or the session ends. Many clients say that when they “look” for that feeling of anxiety they can’t find it anymore.
Since Brainspotting is a deep-brained, rapid processing method, you may feel emotionally exhausted afterward, equivalent to several traditional sessions. Your body continues processing any remaining emotions, which can be revisited in subsequent sessions if needed.
Moving Forward
Stop getting caught in the emotional whirlpool! If you’ve felt frustrated with traditional methods or find yourself getting triggered often, Brainspotting might be right for you.
Instead of enrolling in numerous courses and certifications, consider Brainspotting to address the emotional blockages holding you back. It's a powerful tool for processing deep-seated emotions and moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Unlock Your Potential Today! Take the first step towards clearing the emotional blocks that are keeping you from utilizing your past training and achieving your business goals. Schedule a free consultation to see how Brainspotting can transform your life and business.
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Many clients experience noticeable improvements after just one or two sessions. Brainspotting works at a deep level, often providing rapid relief from emotional blockages and anxiety. However, the speed of results can vary depending on individual circumstances and the specific issues being addressed.
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Yes, Brainspotting is highly effective for addressing fears and anxieties, including those related to marketing and public speaking. By identifying and processing the underlying emotional blockages, Brainspotting can help you build confidence and reduce anxiety, enabling you to engage more comfortably and effectively in these activities.
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Brainspotting can be used to address a wide range of emotional and psychological issues beyond business-related challenges. It is effective for processing trauma, reducing anxiety and depression, improving performance in sports and artistic endeavors, managing chronic pain, addressing phobias, and dealing with emotional eating and blocks around health changes. Brainspotting can also help with personal development, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering overall emotional well-being.
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While you can practice some aspects of Brainspotting on your own, working with a trained practitioner is highly recommended, especially for deeper or more complex emotional issues. A practitioner can guide you through the process safely and effectively, ensuring you fully process and release emotional blockages.
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During a Brainspotting session, you will focus on a specific issue or emotional experience while your practitioner helps you find a Brainspot (an eye position) that connects to those feelings. You will then concentrate on your internal experience, allowing your brain and body to process the emotions. Sessions typically last between 60 to 90 minutes, and you may feel emotionally tired afterward due to the deep processing involved.
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Brainspotting differs from traditional talk therapy in that it focuses on processing emotions at a deeper, subcortical level. While talk therapy often involves discussing experiences and gaining insights, Brainspotting directly targets the emotional and physical sensations associated with those experiences. This approach can lead to faster and more profound healing, especially for issues that have been resistant to other forms of therapy.
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Brainspotting and business coaching serve different purposes. Business coaching typically focuses on strategic planning, skill development, and practical advice to help you grow your business. In contrast, Brainspotting addresses the emotional and psychological barriers that prevent you from utilizing these strategies effectively. By clearing emotional blockages and reducing anxiety, Brainspotting can enhance the effectiveness of business coaching and help you apply what you've learned more confidently and successfully.
