The resources you need to succeed in Brainspotting
Explore the Brainspotting resources on this page
I only recommend resources I have either used myself or have created to help you and your clients. There’s no hype or fluff here—just the very best stuff that we’ve found to be essential to your success.
Each item below is linked to a location where you may purchase it.
Books
Essential reading to help you learn about and apply this highly effective and creative therapy technique from those who have been using it from the beginning.
Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand
Dr. Grand, discoverer and developer of Brainspotting, reveals the key insight that allowed him to develop this revolutionary therapeutic tool: that where we look reveals critical information about what's going on in our brain. With Brainspotting, this pioneering researcher introduces an invaluable tool that can support virtually any form of therapeutic practice―and greatly accelerate our ability to heal.
Ignite The Genius Within co-authored by Dr Christine Ranck
A self improvement book like nothing you’ve ever seen-or heard. This is a book and audio production that bring an insight-boosting method to change the way you think and maximize your creative potential. When asking the brain to communicate with itself differently, new neural networks and thought pathways form, and people begin to be able to see events and ideas through different lenses.
The Curious Voyage: A Rule-Breaking Guidebook to Authenticity by Cynthia Schwartzberg
You are the Captain of your Ship of Life. How you chart the course has to do with how you experience life. This book is set up as a voyage that will guide you to living beyond the "supposed to's" and living a creative life no matter what your outer vocation may be. You are guided to become aware, evaluate, edit, and in some cases re-write the rulebook of your life.
This Is Your Brain On Sports co-authored by Dr. David Grand
Illustrates how professional, elite, collegiate and junior athletes have been freed for good from this silent "epidemic" of performance blocks and anxiety.
The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr. Norman Doidge
Overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain.
The Power Of Brainspotting
International anthology by BSP Trainers based on their actual Brainspotting experiences. One chapter on Brainspotting and Creativity was written by Christine Ranck.
An Adventure Into The Mind by Dr. Mark Grixti
Written for young children. This clever book introduces the powerful and effective Brainspotting process through a beautifully illustrated, playful rhyming approach.
Brainspotting With Children And Adolescents by Monica Baumann
In this book, readers will find the focus of Brainspotting in the work with (very) young clients and patients.
Exploring My Identity(ies) by Mx. Van Ethan Levy
This interactive book helps you learn supportive and affirming ways to engage with yourself and others while unlearning harmful lessons, messages, and behaviors.
My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakham
My Grandmother's Hands is a call to action that introduces an alternative view of what we can do to grow beyond our entrenched racialized divide.
Structure and Function of the Brain
This written course outlines the location and functions of the lower-level structures of the brain
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.
Articles
Structure and Function of the Brain
This written course outlines the location and functions of the lower-level structures of the brain
Bilateral Music
Most of these Bilateral Soundtracks are sold at Amazon and have sample tracks available.
Brainspotting Tools
Essential tools to help you succeed with Brainspotting.
White-Tip Brainspotting Pointer
Heavy-duty extendable pointer with white tip. Extends 3 feet.
Red-Tip Brainspotting Pointer
Heavy-duty extendable pointer with red tip. Extends to 4 feet.
3B Scientific Brain Model
5-part brain model cast from a human brain. Comes with a removable stand.
Pencil Toppers for your Pointer
Colorful toppers for your Brainspotting pointer.
Walter Products Brain Model
3-part life size brain model of the human brain. Comes with a removable stand.
Music for Trataka Meditations
Closely aligned with brainspotting, Trataka is based on the condept of still eyes, still mind.
Curable - An app-based approach to pain relief
You've tried it all, but the pain remains. Discover how Curable is (very) different.
Varipet Crockoduck
The VariPets CrocoDuck was discovered by using Brainspotting. The CrocoDuck allows children to play and open up about their traumatic experiences, and helps them to control their feelings and get their self-healing going.
Brainspotting and Other Specialized Courses
Explore Brainspotting with these courses and videos curated to help you deepen your understanding and practice of Brainspotting.
Working with DID
This online course is recorded by Pasadena Trauma Therapy Inc. You will learn to identify and successfully treat the different forms of Dissociative Identity Disorder. CEU's included. Geared towards mental health professionals interested in developing their skills in treating clients with chronic trauma related dissociative disorders
Embodied Learning Circles
A group to join for support. Each meeting will focus on a specific set-up (from all the trainings). Nancy Tung, a certified BSP trainer, is a wonderful and kind teacher. A small fee is required. Highly recommended.
Neurobiology for Trauma- and Brainspotting Therapists
Dutch presentation with live English tranlation. Dr. Dr. Damir del Monte brings together startling evidence from neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry to present new insights into how the brain works and what happens in stress, trauma, and pain in body and brain.
Brainspotting on Sounds True
With Brainspotting, pioneering therapist , David Grand, Ph.D., offers a four-session, self-paced course on this revolutionary method for harnessing the brain's own self-scanning system to help us locate and resolve old trauma, overcome obstacles to physical performance, and unleash our full creativity.
Brainspotting And Pain
A free one hour webinar with Erick Sandstadt on using Brainspotting to understand and alleviate pain. This webinar was produced by Southeast Brainspotting Institute and Cynthia Schwartzberg.
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Quest to Understand Consciousness
A Ted Talk by Antonio Damasio, founder and director of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute. Mr. Damasio is a leader in understanding the biological origin of consciousness. He also argues that emotions, far from being barriers to it, are a crucial component of decision-making.
How to Look Better On Zoom
Brainspotting Organizations
Brainspotting is a creative and continually evolving therapy. Network with fellow Brainspotters and share insights, success stories, questions and tips.
