BIPOC Brainspotting Phase 5 - Hybrid

BIPOC Brainspotting Phase 5

Pre-requisite: Brainspotting Phase 1 required.  Brainspotting Phase 2 strongly recommended.

Date: November 13th, 14th, 15th, 2025

Time: 9am to 6pm Eastern Time

Location: Queens, New York - in person and online via Zoom - camera on

Venue: Astoria World Manor

Trainer: David Grand, PhD, Developer and Founder of Brainspotting.

Cost:

Standard: $745

Pre-independent clinical licensure: $645

Student: $400 (currently enrolled in a mental health related masters or doctoral program)

Repeating Phase 5: $400

Canadians: $845 CAD

Seminar Overview
Brainspotting Phase 5 is David Grand’s newest advanced training with the most up to date information on the Neuroexperiential Model (NEM).

In Phase 5 you will learn .6 advanced applications of Brainspotting:

• Advanced Gazespotting for Existential Trauma
• Attachment Eye Contact Spot and Dosing
• Double Pointer with Memory Loss from Head Trauma
• Advanced Partspotting 1
• Advanced Partspotting 2
• Innovative Ways of Finding Relevant Eye Positions (Brainspots).

Learning opportunities will include lecture with Q&A, live demos and practicums with extensive debrief

CEs
This training is NOT eligible for CEs due to current CE standards and regulations of the APA, NASW, ASWB, NBCC that do no permit CEs for exclusive affinity spaces.  Please note this is NOT a policy of Brainspotting Training, LLC or John R. Edwards, LCSW.

Requirements and Expectations to attend the training:

If you are unable to adhere to these requirements please do not register for the training.  100% attendance is required for each day.  This means it is not acceptable to leave the training for a few hours to go attend another meeting etc., and then return to the training.

If you are unable to attend 100% each day then do not register for the training.  In case of an emergency, we are happy to provide a prorated refund of the registration fee less administrative fees and you can take the training in the future.

COVID-19 remains a thing so to speak, along with sociopolitical issues which have caused strain in many areas, to say the least.  However, if you are not able to be fully present for whatever reason(s) please do not register for the training.

This training is highly experiential and REQUIRES your full attention and presence.  The inability to be fully present adversely impacts other attendees during experiential practicums. Opting out of practicums is NOT permitted.

If you become ill during the training and cannot be fully present, we are happy to provide a prorated refund.  Just observing is not permitted.  All aspects of the training must be completed with full participation.

By registering for this training, you agree to the requirements and expectations

Instructions to obtain the student rate, pre-licensed rate or repeat rate:
Email John at bsptrainer@westcoastpsychotherapy.com  with your specific request per the instructions below.

The student rate is only available to those who are currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program related to mental health i.e. your degree has not been conferred. Please include the following in your request: 
1) the name of your school indicate the type of program e.g. MSW, MS in Counseling, PhD in psychology etc.
2) Await a response with instructions on how to proceed.

The pre-independent clinical license rate is only available to those who are working under supervision to become licensed to practice independently i.e. your degree has been conferred. Please include the following in your request: 
1) indicate your pre-licensure credentials e.g. AMFT, LCSWA, etc. 
2) your supervisor's name  - e.g. supervised by Jenny Therapist, LMFT etc.
3) Await a response with instructions on how to proceed.
 

The repeat rate is available to those who have previously completed a Brainspotting Phase 5 synchronous (live) online training or in-person training.  Please email bsptrainer@westcoastpsychotherapy.com with the dates of your previous Brainspotting Phase 5 training along with a copy of your completion certificate.

Canadians: $845 CAD.  Please email bsptrainer@westcoastpsychotherapy.com for instructions on how to obtain this rate.

Cancelation and Refund Policy:
We understand situations arise. If you need to cancel please contact us at bsptrainer@westcoastpsychotherapy.com. Please be sure that you are able to fully attend all 3 days of the training.

All cancellations received by midnight Pacific time Friday October 31st, 2025, will have their a refund processed, less a $75 administrative fee, by Friday, November 7th, 2025.

All cancellations received after midnight Pacific Time Friday October 31st, 2025, will have their refund processed, less a $75 administrative fee, after the training has concluded and by Friday, November 21st, 2025.

This training occurs on Eastern time. Ensure that you have the start time in your time zone.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AS A RESULT OF PARTIAL ATTENDANCE.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND 100% ALL 3 DAYS OF THE TRAINING. MISSING ONE OR TWO HOURS IS NOT PERMITTED

TRAVEL/ACCOMMODATIONS
Brainspotting Trainings, LLC and West Coast Psychotherapy/John R. Edwards, LCSW are not responsible for fees related to your travel, accommodations or food. Each participant is responsible to for all costs related to travel, accommodations and food. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.

West Coast Psychotherapy is in the process of negotiating hotel group rates.  The target range is approximately $250 inclusive of taxes and fees.  Once this process is complete, a link to reserve your hotel room will be sent to all those who indicated that they will stay at the selected hotel.