Brainspotting
Where you look changes how you feel
Brainspotting is a somatic trauma modality for witches. We use a crystal wand to guide your vision. You gaze at a spot where you feel the most activation and engage in focused mindfulness for several minutes. This taps into the deepest part of your brain to help you process memories, release stuck emotion, and see the big picture.
This is magical mindfulness.
You fix your gaze on a spot that aligns with your emotional pain, which activates your subcortical brain. This gaze helps you to access perspective and insight. Because this part of your brain is deeper than your analytical prefrontal cortex, you won’t need to verbalize. We can sit for periods of time in sacred silence. Telling your trauma story is not a requirement.
Therapists “follow the tail of the comet” which means that I trust you to lead the process. You will have spontaneous emotions, memories and sensations surface as your body releases them to achieve homeostasis. It is optional to add biolateral music and nature sounds to support you in staying focused.
It is ideal for clients who:
have felt stuck on an issue
don’t want to talk about it
prefer a flexible and intuitive approach
want to process trauma more quickly
prefer meditation with a side of magic
What to expect from Brainspotting
During sessions, you may experience:
Emotional release without having to force it
Memories coming to the surface
Clarity about stuck patterns
Shifting of negative beliefs
Connection with your inner parts
Spontaneous imagery and sensations
Twitching, shaking as physical release
Insights about related issues
After sessions, you may experience:
Fatigue
Possible headache (make sure to hydrate!)
Deeper rest
New realizations
Lightness and unburdening
A sense of resolution or acceptance
Calm and peace
Openness to new possibilities
