Brainspotting for PTSD: How This Therapy Helps Trauma Survivors Heal

When Jake returned from deployment, he thought he had left the war behind. But the battles continued in his mind. Loud noises sent his heart racing, crowded spaces felt suffocating, and sleep was often disrupted by vivid nightmares. Like many trauma survivors, he struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), feeling trapped in a cycle of fear and hypervigilance.

Traditional talk therapy helped, but it only scratched the surface. It wasn’t until Jake tried brainspotting that he began to experience real relief. By accessing and processing deeply stored trauma, brainspotting helped him finally release the pain that had been stuck in his body and mind for years.

What Is Brainspotting?

Brainspotting is a powerful, neuroscience-based therapy that helps individuals process trauma by accessing specific eye positions that correspond to where distressing memories are stored in the brain. Developed by Dr.

David Grand, brainspotting works by locating “brainspots” that activate emotional and physiological responses, allowing the brain to process unresolved trauma in a deeply healing way.

Unlike traditional therapy that relies heavily on verbal processing, brainspotting taps into the body’s natural ability to heal by engaging the deeper, subconscious parts of the brain. This makes it particularly effective for PTSD, where trauma is often stored in ways that words alone cannot access.

How Brainspotting Helps Trauma Survivors Heal

For individuals like Jake, PTSD can feel like a relentless loop of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and emotional numbness. Brainspotting helps break that cycle by:

Accessing Deeply Stored Trauma: By identifying brainspots linked to distressing experiences, brainspotting allows the brain to process and release stuck trauma.

Reducing Hypervigilance and Anxiety: Many PTSD sufferers experience a heightened state of alertness.

Brainspotting helps calm the nervous system, allowing for greater relaxation and emotional balance.

Releasing Trauma from the Body: Trauma isn’t just a mental experience—it’s stored in the body. Brainspotting helps release physical tension and emotional pain connected to past events.

Enhancing Emotional Regulation: Many trauma survivors struggle with intense emotions. Brainspotting aids in restoring emotional stability, making it easier to navigate daily life.

Healing Is Possible

Jake’s story isn’t unique—many trauma survivors have found hope and healing through brainspotting. By working with a trained therapist, he was able to process memories that once felt unbearable, gaining a

renewed sense of peace and control over his life.

If PTSD has left you feeling stuck, know that healing is possible. Brainspotting offers a powerful way to process trauma, reduce anxiety, and reclaim your sense of self.

Are you ready to take the next step toward healing?

If this resonates, schedule a consultation with Dawn at BrainWell Mental Health.