Brainspotting Intensive Counseling in Florida
Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Lutz, and Nearby Areas
God wired our bodies to be able to respond to stress. We have a vast array of internal resources to equip us for facing and surviving threats. In an ideal scenario, our bodies rally their forces to protect us from a threat. The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight/flight response. Once we are able to either defeat or flee from the danger, our parasympathetic nervous system activates the rest/digest response.
Ideally, our bodies can then heal and repair whatever damage was inflicted and we are able to return to a state of stability, homeostasis, or balance. But what happens when the pain and stress that we experience outweighs our internal and external resources? We experience trauma, mental injuries, or unprocessed emotions get “stuck” in our bodies and brains. A Brainspot is an eye position that, when held, activates the part of your brain where traumatic experiences, mental injuries, or unprocessed emotions are stored.
When the pain and stress that we experience outweighs our internal and external resources? We experience trauma: at Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling in Florida
When your therapist identifies a brainspot, they will use mindfulness techniques to help you access, experience, and process the thoughts and feelings that are stored there. Jackie Hill Perry says, “Not remembering trauma doesn’t mean we’re left without its effect.” The great thing about Brainspotting is that you don’t have to recall all the details or even recount them to your therapist. Brainspotting is not about reliving trauma. It’s about releasing trauma. Although this therapy can be effective when done on a weekly basis, you may decide that a multi-day Brainspotting Intensive is a better fit for you. We offer Brainspotting Intensives to Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, and nearby areas.
Jackie Hill Perry says, “Not remembering trauma doesn’t mean we’re left without its effect.” Brainspotting Intensive Counseling at Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling in Florida
Intensives, structured to cover more ground in fewer days, are a great fit for you when:
Your schedule doesn’t allow for weekly therapy visits or you need to minimize time away from work.
You are looking for prompt symptom relief and want a big change in a shorter time; a few months’ worth of healing in just a few days.
You believe there is more healing to be had. You are ready to dig in and commit to the hard work.
"What will a Brainspotting Intensive healing experience look like for me?
Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation
This is an opportunity to have your questions answered and discuss any thoughts you may have. We want you to be confident in choosing this path and be ready to receive healing. Therefore, if you wish to have a deeper conversation or meet in person, you will need to schedule a 50-minute appointment. In this time, you and your therapist can get to know one another further and you can determine if they are a good fit.
If you decide that this is the right intervention for you, your therapist will work with you to create a customized Multi-Day Intensive plan.
Self-Care Tips for Your Multi-Day Intensive
~ Come rested each day, as it may be very draining.
~ Refrain from using substances prior to your Intensive. It is important to be substance-free so your mind is clear.
~ Clear your schedule. While some clients feel refreshed after Brainspotting, others feel tired or sleepy and find it hard to focus. Don’t schedule work meetings or make other commitments during this time.
~ Rest, have downtime, and take naps as needed. Your brain will need space to process.
After Your Multi-Day Intensive
An Brainspotting Intensive can be an illuminating experience, rich in assessment and treatment planning. After your Intensive, you will have new resources to help you ground yourself and a list of self-care methods to utilize. However, depending on your treatment goals, Brainspotting Intensives are not always curative or the end of therapy.
At times, depending on the extent of your need, a second Intensive may be helpful and recommended. During work together, you will have gained a clear sense of what, if anything, may need attention in future Brainspotting or talk therapy. If you do choose more Brainspotting, subsequent Intensive treatment would consist only of trauma reprocessing as all the preliminary stages of Brainspotting need not be repeated.
Reevaluation
You will need to schedule a final revaluation session within 14 days after your Intensive to confirm the events processed have remained healed as expected. You can expect your therapist to assess and support your adaption to positive changes from treatment.
"What is the financial commitment required for a Brainspotting Intensive?"
Intensives are offered in 4, 6, or 8-hour days with provider rates commensurate to their credentials.
A breakdown of rates per provider is found on the good faith estimate under “Intensives.” Credit card information is required to book your multi-day Intensive, at which time 50% of the total cost is due. This deposit is not refundable. It is transferable if the Intensive is rescheduled, provided notice is given at least 48 hours before your initially scheduled start day and time. Because of the time commitment, your therapist is making to you, exceptions will only be made for true emergencies, at the discretion of your therapist.
The remaining balance will be charged to your credit card on file during the first session of your Intensive.
"What else should I consider prior to scheduling a Brainspotting Intensive?"
The human brain can be unpredictable. Your Intensive may not go as smoothly as expected. Should you run into a detour, your therapist will help you return to the main road, often quickly because you are working at a faster pace overall.
Potential risks/considerations include:
Strong emotional reactions are common as difficult life experiences are processed
Processing continues for up to 48 hours after the session is over. In this time, you may be more irritable or prone to experiencing dreams
Forgotten memories may resurface
May result in sharper memories for some and fuzzier memories for others.
Consult your medical professionals before participation if you have a limiting or special medical condition (pregnancy, heart condition, ocular difficulties, etc.)
Brainspotting may impact legal proceedings in which you will be called to testify. For example, you may not be as emotional of a witness as the prosecution would like, or details of the incident may change. If you are involved in a legal case and need to testify, please discuss this with your therapist.
Are you ready to take the next step toward greater healing? Email or Call to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation today.