The Neuroscience and Phenomenology of Brainspotting

The Neuroscience and Phenomenology of Brainspotting

 An In-Depth Exploration of What Brainspotting Does in the Brain Brainspotting is a relatively new psychotherapy approach that combines elements of psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies to facilitate deep emotional healing and trauma resolution [1]....
Frequently Asked Questions About Brainspotting Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions About Brainspotting Therapy

F.A.Q. about Brainspotting What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is an innovative psychotherapy approach that uses specific eye positions to access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain (Grand, 2013). It was developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003 as an offshoot of...
The Somatic and Neurological Experience of Brainspotting Therapy

The Somatic and Neurological Experience of Brainspotting Therapy

The Trauma Healing Power of Brainspotting Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic approach that engages the body and brain in a unique way to facilitate healing from trauma and emotional distress. Developed by Dr. David Grand, brainspotting evolved out of his work...
Experience the Healing Power of Brainspotting at Taproot Therapy in Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Experience the Healing Power of Brainspotting at Taproot Therapy in Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Taproot: Birmingham’s Brainspotting Pioneers Are you struggling with complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, or treatment-resistant trauma? Brainspotting therapy at Taproot in Vestavia Hills, Alabama offers a powerful, brain-based path to healing. Our therapists...
From Healer to Healed: A Therapist’s Guide to Overcoming Physician Burnout

From Healer to Healed: A Therapist’s Guide to Overcoming Physician Burnout

What to do about Physician Burnout as a Therapist As a therapist specializing in supporting healthcare professionals, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of physician burnout. The unique challenges faced by physicians, including long hours, high-stakes...
Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Embodied Perception and Existential Phenomenology

Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Embodied Perception and Existential Phenomenology

Who was Maurice Merleau-Ponty? Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was a French philosopher and phenomenologist who made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology, existentialism, and the philosophy of perception. His work bridged the gap between...