Workshops

Introduction to Brainspotting

ID: 5495WEB

In this introduction to Brainspotting webinar, participants will explore this innovative therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process trauma and emotional distress, as well as enhance performance and creativity. The session will provide an overview of the Brainspotting process, its origins, and its applications. Attendees will learn how Brainspotting accesses deep brain processing using an eye position to promote healing and resilience, in addition to a review of preliminary research that supports its efficacy. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to observe a live demonstration of a Brainspotting session.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical


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Instructor: Linnea Swanson, PsyD, MA, LMFT
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Webinar Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles and application of Brainspotting
  • Describe the process of Brainspotting as a result of a live demonstration.
  • Use the skill of Vergence

    Webinar Outline

    1:00 pm Welcome/Introduction
    1:15 pm Presentation on Branspotting
    2:45 pm Brainspotting demonstration and debrief
    3:30 pm Conclusion/Q&A

    Target Audience

    Social workers and Allied Professions

    Content Level

    Beginner - Advanced

    Webinar Completion Requirements

    To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

    System Requirements

    • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
    • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
    • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

    About the Instructor

    Linnea Swanson, Psy.D., M.A., LMFT (she/her/hers) is a Brainspotting Trainer and owner of Twinflower Psychological Services, LLC, located on the ancestral land of the Dakhóta people, now known as Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Swanson has been a therapist for over 20 years having worked in school, county, and private practice settings. She recently ended her 17 year teaching career as a professor in several different MFT graduate programs. She is currently in private practice and leads Brainspotting trainings in the U.S. and South Korea. Dr. Swanson’s clinical practice is focused on working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Swanson has a particular interest in working with adult transracial, transnational adoptees, interracial couples and couples in CNM relationships.

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