Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation Request for Approval

Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation Request for Approval
Thank you for requesting approval of your Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation, and for contributing to the larger Brainspotting community.

To be approved as a Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation, the program must clearly demonstrate several foundational Brainspotting principles, including:

1. The Neuroexperiential Model of Brainspotting

2. Brainspotting as a Developmental model

3. The Uncertainty Principle

4. Mindfully receiving, shaping, and holding the frame with the client

5. The Dual Attunement Frame

6. Tail of the Comet

7. W.A.I.T

8. The Three Legs of Brainspotting:Outside Window, Inside Window, Gazespotting

9. Focused Mindfulness Processing

Additionally, the presenter must demonstrate expertise in the specialty topic, showcasing both advanced knowledge of Brainspotting principles and the ability to effectively integrate these principles with their specific area of expertise.

Requests for a Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation approval must be completed by the 1st of the month. All requests will be reviewed, and presenters will receive a preliminary response within the same month from the Specialty Committee. Final approval will be determined by David Grand.
Presenter Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

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I am...*
I have a co-presenter.*

Yes, they are a Brainspotting TrainerYes, they are an Approved Brainspotting ConsultantYes, they are neither a trainer or consultant; I am seeking a variance as noted below.No, I do not have a co-presenter
Description of Requested Variance to include a co-presenter who is neither a trainer nor an Approved Consultant. Please describe your co-presenter's unique contributions and expertise (if applicable).
Co-presenter name (if applicable)

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Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation Description
Approval sought for:

A Brainspotting Specialty Workshop: A specialized workshop that integrates the practice of Brainspotting with another area of expertise.A Brainspotting Specialty Group Consultation: A consultation group focused on integrating Brainspotting with another area of expertise and/or population.Both a Brainspotting Specialty Workshop and a Specialty Group Consultation based on the same content.
This Specialty Workshop and/or Specialty Group Consultation will be offered (please notify the Specialty Committee if your format changes in the future):

Live (In-Person or Virtual)On DemandBoth
Brainspotting Specialty Workshop and/or Specialty Group Consultation Title(s)*
Brief Description of the Brainspotting Specialty Workshop and/or Specialty Group Consultation*
Describe how the foundational principles of Brainspotting are integrated into your specialty workshop or specialty group consultation, explicitly addressing the following:

1. The Neuroexperiential Model of Brainspotting

2. Brainspotting as a Developmental model

3. The Uncertainty Principle

4. Mindfully receiving, shaping, and holding the frame with the client

5. The Dual Attunement Frame

6. Tail of the Comet

7. W.A.I.T

8. The Three Legs of Brainspotting:Outside Window, Inside Window, Gazespotting

9. Focused Mindfulness Processing
Expertise in Specialty Topic or Population
We want to ensure that presenters have sufficient expertise in their specialty topic or population. We recognize that expertise can be gained through various pathways. Please check all that apply and provide supporting documentation or attestation below.*

Recognition as a community steward, holding cultural and spiritual knowledge, and community-based wisdom.Recognition by a professional organization or associationDeep clinical knowledge and practiceAdvanced training or specialized coursesAuthored publications or conducted researchTeaching or academic experienceFormal education or degreesOther
Releasing Certainty: To effectively integrate another model with Brainspotting, it is essential to address and remove elements of certainty inherent in that model. This includes, but is not limited to: rigid protocols, assumptions about the client’s processing, and any components that place the therapist in the role of an "expert" in relation to the client. Please explain how certainty plays a role in the model or system you are integrating with Brainspotting. Additionally, describe the steps you have taken to remove this certainty in your teaching and practice to align with Brainspotting's principles. If this does not apply to your workshop or group consultation, enter "N/A".*
Supporting Documentation:

Please provide supporting documentation that validates the pathways to expertise indicated above. Only include materials that are relevant to the specialty topic or population and are specific to the community within that area of expertise.

Examples documentation can include:
- Written attestation letter from a community member within the area of expertise.
- Link to a website or other public listing
- Awards or formal recognition from an organization
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Advertisements or promotional materials from past presentations
- Any additional relevant documentation
Please be prepared to upload all documents at one time.

If you have difficulty uploading your documents for any reason, please email them directly to Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com. Please title your documents with part of your name and/or application title.
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Program Materials
In addition to your supporting documentation of expertise, final approval requires the delivery of all program materials

Upon initial request, you have two options:

Option 1: Supply all program materials, including the slide deck, handouts, bibliography, and any other materials or literature to be provided to participants.

Option 2: Supply an annotated outline of the program, including a bibliography.

Review Process:

Option 1: The Specialty Committee will review your application and inform you whether your program is recommended for approval, needs revision, or is not approved. Final approval will be granted by David Grand.

Option 2: The Specialty Committee will review the outline and notify you if it is sufficient to proceed with a review of the full materials, needs revision, or is not approved. If full materials are requested, they will be reviewed, and you will be informed whether your program is recommended for approval, needs revision, or is not approved. Final approval will be granted by David Grand.

The committee's response will include details on the next steps in the approval process.
For this request, I am choosing:*

Option 1Option 2
Final Considerations
Please use the space below to provide any further details or context that support your presentation or group, or any other information you'd like us to consider.
Expectations of Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation Presenters
Once approved, Specialty Workshops and Specialty Group Consultation:
1. Will be granted permission to use the 'Approved' logo on marketing materials.
2. Will be marketed on Brainspotting.com.
3. Will be eligible to market on the International Facebook page.
4. Brainspotting Trainings, LLC will send email blasts advertising your Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation.
Approved Specialty Workshop Presenters and Specialty Group Consultation Facilitators:
1. Are considered part of Brainspotting Trainings, LLC faculty.
2. Must ensure proper credit is given by accurately citing and acknowledging the original creators of any work you use.
3. For Specialty Workshops only:
  1. Will receive a contract from David Grand.
  2. Are expected to pay to pay a 4% fee of gross receipts (training fees before expenses) due to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC for each instance of the workshop.
Required Program Materials- please be prepared to upload documents at one time.

If you have difficulty uploading your documents for any reason, please email them directly to Brainspotting@twinflowerpsych.com. Please title your documents with part of your name and/or application title.
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Acknowledgment of Expectations*

By presenting this request, I acknowledge and agree to the above expectations.
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Brainspotting Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation Request for Approval

Presenter Information

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Expertise in Specialty Topic or Population

Program Materials

Final Considerations

Expectations of Specialty Workshop or Specialty Group Consultation Presenters