Brainspotting Consulting
with Karen Holland, LMFT
Welcome to my Brainspotting Consulting Page!
Hi, I'm Karen Holland. If you're here, you're interested in learning how to become certified in Brainspotting and Brainspotting consulting. I built this page so that I could provide a resource for Brainspotting clinicians and practitioners. I have been a licensed therapist for over 20 years and I have been a Brainspotting practitioner since 2016. I became a consultant in 2021 because I am passionate about Brainspotting and want to help other clinicians develop their skill and offer support.
Why get certified in Brainspotting?
You might be wondering if you should actually take the steps to get certified in Brainspotting. Afterall, you can take the trainings and begin utilizing Brainspotting with your own clients right away. But, here's what I found after trying Brainspotting with my clients in the months following the Phase 1 training: It didn't always work out like I thought it would. I found myself not being sure of myself and if Brainspotting was really all that effective. Some clients just were "meh" about it. Some clients seemed really dysregulated. Other clients felt "nothing." Headaches and nausea happened. Other weird things happened during sessions that I had no idea what to make of.
If it wasn't for me joining a consultation group and beginning the process to get certified with my beloved consultant/trainer Dr. Melanie Young, did I both get the support I needed and really begin to understand the process of Brainspotting. I was able to ask questions about specific cases and deepen my study of the brain, mindfulness and following that "tail of the comet." I was encouraged to take all the trainings and then eventually, I really dove in and became a consultant.
We can be really good clinicians and still struggle with all that comes up in Brainspotting. It really is a different way to process and heal and thus, it gently demands of us to do our own work: How to stop talking so much, how to be present and mindful, how to attune, how to let go of controlling the process, and just when to step in and gently guide.
Join me on the 2nd Fridays of every month for my
FREE consultation group
Join me and your fellow clinicians as we deep dive into Brainspotting (and lots of clinical issues) for 90 minutes every month. We share cases. We ask random questions. We discuss books and do demos. It's a great way to both learn and feel connected. We encourage any and all levels of experience with Brainspotting.
Fridays from 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. MDT on Zoom
2024 Dates
November 8, 2024, December 13, 2024
Email me to get signed up!
**Group does not count toward certification hours**
How to Get Certified
Specific Requirements
- Completion of Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2 trainings in person or online.
- A minimum of six(6) hours of consultation from a Brainspotting consultant. The last hour to include a formal review of applicant’s BSP skills, documented on a consultation form.
- Fifty hours of practice with BSP, each session documented on session form.
- Payment of a $150 certification fee to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC.
- Certification to be reviewed and awarded by Brainspotting Trainings, LLC.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- There is no timeline you need to complete between Phase 1 and Phase 2 though you probably don't want to wait several years in between.
- You can start documenting the 50 sessions with clients as soon as you take Phase 1.
- Brainspotting consultation group participation/hours (free or paid) do not count toward the six consultation hours required for certification. However, consultation groups are highly recommended for your support and development as a practitioner.
- You generally look to hire a consultant after Phase 2 and when you're ready to get certified but many people hire someone right after Phase 1.
- Generally people meet once a month for the six consultation sessions but some meet more frequently to "get it done" and others take their time and spread them out.
Documents You will Need
Consultation Form (Your consultant will fill this form out but these are the topics covered)
Estimated Cost and Fees
$150 for application fee plus the cost of 6 consulting sessions. Fees vary across consultants but expect to pay anywhere from $800 to $1200 for consultation. For a list of consultants please visit the main Consultant Directory.
How to Work with Me
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I have many years of expertise in working with a variety of people and issues. Some highlights of my experience include:
My Fees I charge $140 per consulting session. I offer a slight discount if you prepay $810 for all the six required sessions to become certified. You can reach me at (720) 432-4404 or email me. I will then have you sign a consulting agreement form and other forms you will need. |
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Upcoming Trainings
You can find trainings both online and in person in the US and internationally in the following ways:
- Visit the main Brainspotting.com training page . There you can find both the main Brainspotting trainings developed by David Grand, PhD (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4) as well as a list of specialty trainings.
- Check on the International Brainspotting Facebook Page where you will find more specialty trainings listed. If you haven't already joined this page, you will need to request permission to join and fill out some brief information about yourself.
- You can also find trainings listed on the Regional Brainspotting websites.
Regional Brainspotting Associations
There are a number of Brainspotting Associations and Institutes providing regional/local support and resources for both practitioners and clients. Check out their list of trainings, practitioners and local resources! Also consider joining your local organization to support Brainspotting locally. I am a member of Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Association.
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US Organizations & Institutes https://rockymountainbrainspottinginstitute.com/ https://midwestbrainspottinginstitute.org/ |
International Organizations https://www.brainspottingcanada.com/ (Canada) https://bspuk.co.uk/ (United Kingdom) https://www.brainspottingireland.com/ (Ireland) https://www.brainspotting.nl/index.php/en/ (Netherlands) https://www.brainspottingtraininghub.com.au/ (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Greece) https://brainspotting.ae/ (Middle East and North Africa) |
Resources, Videos & Research
Look for upcoming information on the following topics!
- David Grand's Videos on the development of his NeuroExperiential model
- Book Recommendations
- Facebook Specialty Groups
- Current Research
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