Brainspotting Phase 2

Prerequisite: Brainspotting Phase 1  | CEs Available: 21 (No APT or APA Credit)     |     Virtual Three Day Training      |     $745-845*

Brainspotting Therapy™ (BSP) is a brain-based therapy based on the hypothesis that specific eye positions designated as “brainspots” activate and access specific areas of the midbrain that allow for the reprocessing and releasing of core neurophysiological reactions to trauma-related and other psychological experiences.

In addition, Brainspotting is built on a model that emphasizes therapist-client attunement in the healing process. As an open and integrative model, Brainspotting is adaptable to many different areas of specialization and can be integrated with other treatment models.

The tools learned will be reviewed, and their use will be refined, with emphasis on how to interact with the client during the BSP session. New techniques will be learned to deepen the resource model and address more complex situations.

Please Note: Those who register after January 7, 2026 will be allowed to participate in the training, but may not receive materials mailed for the training prior to its start date.

* The cost for non-working students and those repeating Brainspotting: Phase 2 is $400. To see if you are eligible for this pricing, please contact [email protected]

Program participants must have completed Brainspotting Phase 1 training. Successful completion of Brainspotting Phase 2 will fulfill part of the requirements for becoming a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner.

Schedule

This is a three day training taking place November 5-7, 2025 from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time each day. View agenda.

Trainer

Glenda Z. Villamarín MA, LCP, is from Ecuador (South America). She has a Phase II, trainer, certification for NMT (Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics), and Neurosequential Model in Reflection & Supervision Training from the Child Trauma Academy. She is certified in the Infant-Parent Mental Health Program (IPMHP) at the University of Massachusetts –Boston (2018 – 2019). She is a Certified Theraplay Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer.

Summary Points

• Review of Brainspotting Phase 1
• Framework and focus of diagnosis and treatment with BSP
• One-Eye Brainspotting
• Three-dimensional BSP with Z-Axis and convergence BSP
• Internal window technique with one eye
• Rolling BSP technique (slow eye tracking)
• Outside Window-Inside Window Technique
• Advanced Outside Window Technique, Open Eyes - Closed Eyes
• Advanced Resource Technique
  

Learning Objectives

1. Utilize components taught in Brainspotting (Outside and Inside Window and Gazespotting).
2. Set and utilize the dual attunement frame.
3. Explain the way in which bilateral auditory stimulation may enhance processing during Brainspotting.
4. Explain the role of the allocortex and the agranular isocortex in Brainspotting.
5. Describe the oculocardiac reflex and its relationship to the vagus nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system.
6. Demonstrate an essential mastery of the z-axis and vergence therapy techniques.
7. Explain how the one-eye Brainspotting technique can focus and enhance the processing of trauma-related experiences.
8. Demonstrate a primary mastery of the use of the one-eye Brainspotting technique.
9. Demonstrate an essential mastery of the use of the rolling Brainspotting technique.
10. Demonstrate an essential mastery of the use of the advanced outside window Brainspotting technique.
11. Demonstrate a primary mastery of using the advanced resource model of Brainspotting.
12. Demonstrate a primary mastery of the combined inside-outside Brainspotting technique.
13. Demonstrate an essential mastery of the second-level advanced resource model of Brainspotting.
14. Assess how specific advanced Brainspotting techniques can be used for complex PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
15. Demonstrate the theories and practices of Brainspotting
16. Demonstrate the two most critical Brainspotting principles: staying uncertain and following the client by “staying in the tail of the comet” during the client’s mindful processing.
17. Explain how any form of certainty on the therapist's part, even if subtle, undermines relational trust and attunement.
    

Who Should Attend?

People who work with children and families in many different capacities will benefit from training programs offered by The Theraplay Institute. Visit our Who Should Attend page for more information. This course’s Content Level is Intermediate.

Attendees must have also completed Brainspotting Phase 1.

Bibliography

View this training’s bibliography for books and other materials referenced in the development of the content for this program.

For information about our CE process, cancellation policy, and how to contact us with questions and concerns visit our FAQ page. Attendance of the entirety of a program (in-person or virtual) is required in order to receive continuing education or a letter of completion.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

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