We now know how Brainspotting works. We know the differences between activation and resourcing. What if you want to be able to do both in session? Is it possible? Yes it is. There is a plethora of methods that Brainspotting has where a client has agency in if they want to be able to process or ground.

One-Eye Brainspotting

Just as the name sounds, One-Eye Brainspotting is having the client look at the pointer with one eye while the other eye is closed. One eye will be used as the activation eye, or the eye that processes, and the other eye will be the resourcing eye, or the eye that will make clients feel more grounded.

Z-Axis Brainspotting

People tend to think that you can only process things while looking at the pointer. Actually, you can process while looking beyond the pointer. This is where Z-Axis Brainspotting comes into play. If a client says that staring at the pointer is too activating, then they can look just beyond if they need to resource for a few minutes. Alternatively, some clients can become too activated by looking beyond the pointer and looking at the pointer is more resourcing. Either way, the client has options.

Advanced Resource Model

Still feel like your stress or trauma is too much for Brainspotting to handle? The Advanced Resource Model combines the two methods above to provide the ultimate resourcing. After finding their body resource, they then find their resource eye, and resource through Z-Axis Brainspotting.

In Review

• There are multiple ways of doing Brainspotting. These techniques can help us be more grounded and process deeper all in one session.
• One-Eye and Z-Axis Brainspotting allow us to be able to activate or resource at will.
• Even resourcing has multiple methods. Advanced Resource Model combines One-Eye and Z-Axis Brainspotting to make the most strenuous stress and trauma more tame.

Until Next Time.

Chris Burgenson is a licensed counselor in Maryland who is based in Frederick. Chris specializes in Brainspotting and helping athletes overcoming performance anxiety, improving confidence, and dealing with the pressures of being an athlete. Besides working with athletes, he also works with teens and adult clients who struggle with ADHD and anxiety. Need help with your mental health? Book a consultation by calling 240.330.4361.