Brainspotting (BSP) Consultation

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Monthly Free Consults that do not count towards certification are available as a resource to being a stronger practitioner and to support Brainspotters along their process with using the modality after trainings.  It's a place to bring your question or to hear others discuss their successes and challenges.  Here are the upcoming dates to join us: 6/8/26, 7/6/26, 8/10/26, 9/7/26, 10/12/26, 11/9/26, & 12/7/26 at 12:00 PM PST-1:30 PM PST.  Please go here to register: Click here​

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Regarding Consultation towards Certification: Regina Faridnia, LCSW is a Certified Brainspotting Trainer, Consultant and Practitioner 
The consultation process is intended to support BSP practitioners to embody the BSP theory and practice. Generally, meetings are scheduled 2-4 times monthly. BSP consultation is for the purpose of discussing the use of BSP theory and practice, and does not constitute clinical supervision, unless it is occurring in the context of a supervisory relationship. BSP consultees retain all ethical and legal responsibility for their practice of BSP.

Requirements for becoming a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner:

• Completion of Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2 trainings in person or online

• One Advanced training of your choice (Master Class, Phase 3, Phase 4 or Phase 5)

• A minimum of six hours of consultation from a Brainspotting Consultant or CIT. Consultation will include a review of the applicants BSP skills using the Brainspotting Consultant’s report. No more than two of the consultation can count towards certification before completing Phase 2 OR complete a 5-day Brainspotting Intensive with an Approved Brainspotting trainer.

• Fifty documented hours of using BSP (use Session Tracking Form-recommended to use one form per client)

• Submission of Application for Certification (see below) and payment of $150 fee to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC.

• Complete certification within 2 years of completing the final course needed to meet certification requirements.

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Recertification info:

• Certification must be renewed every two years and requires one-hour consultation with a consultant and documentation, in-depth, one of each of the nine Phase 1 and Phase 2 frame set-ups to be submitted at that time and payment of $100 fee to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC.

 
Links to documents:
Microsoft Word - Session Tracking Form
Application for Certification As A Brainspotting Practitioner
Brainspotting Consultant’s Report
For complete requirements of becoming a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, please go to Brainspotting.com

 

Consultation for Native Communities and Organizations:

 

Regina provides consultation for Native agencies who have therapists who are MSW students and/or ASW's working toward licensure.  Regina is also available to consult with native agencies and tribal communities about setting up and arranging trauma services and "healing the healer" self-care events for their providers.  She can bring a team to your organization and/or tribal event to create a wellness room.  

Interested in Consultation? Click below to schedule an initial meeting.  Payment is accepted via Venmo, check or Zelle. 

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Consultant in Training Program:

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Brainspotting Consultants are ambassadors of Brainspotting as demonstrated by their commitment to Brainspotting principles and culture. This is seen through their engagement in Brainspotting community, their spirit of growing Brainspotting and embodiment of the anti-oppression/anti-racism principles of Brainspotting. Consultants are expected to participate in ongoing Brainspotting training, personal Brainspotting sessions, and strive to continually develop their self-awareness.  Consultants are also expected to be organized, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be open-minded and seek to be supportive rather than competitive.

Each CIT trainer brings their unique perspective to the CIT process.  This training process includes 3 main stages: 1) Solidifying BSP Knowledge and understanding the process of consultation, 2) Embodiment of BSP principles/Person of the Brainspotting Consultant, 3) Consultation of BSP Consultation. In the first stage, we will review Phase 1 and 2 material, including reviewing and analyzing recorded BSP sessions, and discuss the required elements of the BSP consultation process. In the second stage, we will focus on how you are embodying the principles of BSP, beyond your BSP sessions, and developing your style of BSP Consultation. Finally, in the third stage, you will begin the consultation of consultation process with 1-2 consultees. You are also expected to facilitate one Phase 1 training and one Phase 2 training over the course of the program.

Eligibility to become a Brainspotting Consultant-in-Training (CIT):
1.) Has been a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner for a minimum of one year.
2.) Has attended the most recently developed trainings: Phase 1 and Phase 2
3.) Has attending at least three of the following four trainings: Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5, orMaster Class.
4.) Possesses the characteristics of an Approved Brainspotting Consultant and Affirms Brainspotting Culture as noted above.
5.) Engages in Activities that promote Brainspotting.
6.) Demonstrates involvement in Brainspotting Community. 
7.) Provides a letter of reference/recommendation form their certifying consultant ( if this is not possible, the applicant will provide an explanation).

Costs associated with the training process: $2000 for the training, $250 for purchasing Phase 1 and 2 videos (if you do not already have them), $50 for the Application for Approval as a Brainspotting Consultant at completion of the training, additional costs for recommended/required reading material. Payments plans are available. Understanding that unforeseen circumstance may arise that impede your completion of the CIT process, the training fee will be prorated. Costs for videos and other materials are non-refundable. 

 

The program runs from January to November and the group meets twice monthly on Mondays from 9-11:00 pm PST. Participants will also engage in independent study, reviewing books, articles, videos, and other resources between sessions for a total of 8-10 hours a month outside of class.

After graduating and successfully completing the approval process, consultants are able to act as ambassadors for the Brainspotting community, offer consultation for certification, assist at trainings, and create specialty workshops related to Brainspotting.  This program is taught from a decolonized, antioppressive and reindigenizing focused approach with communal healing and care at the forefront, BIPOC voices, social justice, and indigenous themes will be a centered.  There will be an emphasis on collaborative process and experiential learning.  Cohort members have continued support from Regina during and after the program.

Questions? Email:  regina.indigenawellness@gmail.com

Applications for the 2027 Cohort are now being accepted. This cohort is limited to 6 participants. 

Apply for the 2027 BIPOC Brainspotting Consultant-in-Training Program

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