Phase 1 September 17-19, 2024
Where: On Zoom When: Tuesday-Thursday September 17-19, 2004 9am-6pm ET
Brainspotting is a powerful and effective approach to healing and wellness that harnesses the nervous system’s ability to reorganize and realign itself, enhancing resilience and facilitating change. Discovered in 2003 by psychotherapist Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting accesses the brain-body's innate self-scanning and self-healing capacities in the context of neurobiological and relational attunement. In Brainspotting, a person's brain-body activation around a particular issue is paired with a relevant eye position, called a Brainspot, that locates, processes and releases trauma, allowing the brain-body system to regain homeostasis.
Become a Certified Brainspotting Therapist
Requirements include: Phase 1: 3 day Course, Phase 2: 3 day Course, 50 documented hours of clinical practice utilizing Brainspotting and a minimum of 6 hours of consultation by an approved Consultant or Trainer where you demonstrate competence with model.
PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE CONTENT IS AT THE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
To Register for the Phase 1 Class please use this link Brainspotting Phase I Registration PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS LINK UNLESS YOU INTEND TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS. If you have questions please email me at [email protected]
Once we receive notification of your registration and payment we will send you a confirmation letter with more details.
Trainer: Dr. Susan Pinco, LCSW
CoTrainer: Deborah Antinori, MA, LPC, FT, RDT is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 29 years in private practice. She is a Brainspotting Trainer and Certified Consultant, and a member of David Grand’s NY supervision group. She has been using Brainspotting since its inception. She is beginning research on Brainspotting using EEG and Eye-Tracking equipment for her PhD through International University for Graduate Studies. Deborah is a masters graduate of NYU’s Drama Therapy Dept. As a grief therapist, she holds her FT from ADEC. She is the author of the double award-winning audiobook, Journey Through Pet Loss. Originally an actress, she earned her BFA from the Boston Conservatory of Music and is still in the professional actor’s unions, AEA and SAG/AFTRA. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 908 507-4254
Registration:
Early Bird Registration prior to June 15th : $ 745 Standard Registration from June 16th : $795 Late Registration from August 10th : $845
Student Registration: $ 425
Interns working toward licensure, $645 through June 15th, After June 16th: $ 700
NOTE: Large Group Prices available upon request. All prices listed are for Zelle, Venmo or Check. There is a 4% processing charge for credit cards.
Cancellation policy: Refund of Fee minus $100 if canceled prior to Jan 8th. We ask that should you need to cancel after the date noted above that you either reschedule the training with this trainer at a later date or find someone to fill your spot.
To pay, please use Zelle and send the money to [email protected] or to phone number 201-747-6789, or Venmo @Susan-Pinco. Please make sure that you include your name and the class you are paying for. If you are using Venmo and mark the payment as being for goods and services they will add a fee of 4% which you will need to add to the amount you pay. If you prefer to pay by check, please email [email protected] to notify of your intention to send a check and we will send you the address to mail the check to. You may also ask for a Square invoice or pay via PayPal @DrSusanPinco. If your paypal account is associated with a credit card you will be responsible for the 4% processing fee which you will need to add to the total cost of the class as Paypal will deduct their fee from what you pay.
“This course, Brainspotting Phase 1 , Approval #10282202-1, provided by Integrative Psychotherapy LLC is approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASW-NJ. New Jersey social workers will receive 21 Clinical CE credits for participating in this course.”
NOTE: Attendees must either be a student in an accredited program in counseling, psychotherapy, psychology, coaching, ministry or medicine or have graduated from an accredited program.
If you have questions about the training, please feel free to reach out to me through this site, or call me at 201-747-6789
For grievances or complaints, contact Laurie at 516-826-7996
SCHEDULE - Eastern Time
DAY 1
9 - 10:30 Introduction: “The Story of Brainspotting” (including PowerPoint)
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:45 Continue Introduction
12:45-2 Lunch
2-3:30 Outside Window Demo and Debrief
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-6 Practicum and Debrief
DAY 2
9 - 10:30 Inside Window Demo and Debrief
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:45 Practicum and Debrief
12:45-2 Lunch
2-3:30 Gazespotting Demo and Debrief
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-6 Practicum and Debrief
DAY 3
9 - 10:30 Resource Model of Brainspotting Demo and Debrief
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:45 Practicum and Debrief
12:45-2 Lunch
2-3:30 Summary
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-6 Q&A
Additional Information:
Satisfactory Completion
Participants must have paid tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates will be available following course completion at www.ceuregistration.com
Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program
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For any questions or concerns related to David Grand's Brainspotting please call (516) 826-7996.