Upcoming events.
Join us in the beautiful Canadian Rockies
for a once in a lifetime event!
Brainspotting: From Source
- A Shared, Unifying Journey
Experience a unique and inspiring week in beautiful Banff, Canada, with BSP Trainers,
Mark Grixti (Uk) and Roby Abeles (Oceania)
with Siohban Swider, musician - Sound Healing & Yoga
As a community, we will explore the experiences of the “in-between” that shapes who and how we are.
Through the artful and seamless integration of Brainspotting principles, fostering deep attunement, embracing uncertainty, and letting go of all assumptions — all supported by our Somatic Wisdom and Parts.
This is where connection, healing and change, when given time, organically emerge into the Frame and Field - much like the synapse-bridging neurons, which are at the root of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.
Source is a concept rarely seen or acknowledged in Western healing approaches such as psychotherapy, and we will acknowledge and connect with for the highest good of all concerned.
What To Expect
Day One
We will begin day one by mindfully setting the tone for our time together, cultivating an atmosphere of welcoming, openness and intention. This will be followed by two sessions in the centre of the group.
Days Two through Five
We will encompass 2 sessions in the centre of the group and a dyad pair.
Day Six
The morning (9-12) will be spent bringing closure to our communal group experiences, giving time to express insights, changes, appreciation, and anything that needs expression in any way.
A little more detail about this unique event…
Over the course of the week, there will be 10 group sessions in front of the larger group (two each day). In each session, one group member will join both Mark and Roby—seated side by side—as they attune to, hold and welcome whatever emerges in the field. Together, as a trio, they will engage whatever arises, exploring what is present, and unfolding in each moment, and the bridging quality of the “in-between.”
In this space, we’ll be led to attune to the universal frequency of Source and tap into the all-connecting consciousness that unites all people, and all things, across time and space.
The metaphysical aspect of Source, is an experience familiar to the subcortex and whole Self where there is only the Now, the crucible within which healing takes place. This shared consciousness forms the deep bond between us all, guiding our work and our healing.
The event will also include sound healing with alchemy crystal bowls, immersing us in transformative frequencies that allow for the awakening of new pathways for growth.
Who is this for:
Designed for psychologists, psychotherapists and all healers, 'Brainspotting: From Source' invites us to explore together the somatic, spiritual, ancestral, metaphysical, and scientific truths that define what it means to be human.
Prerequisites & Neurodiverse members:
Designed for psychologists, psychotherapists and all in the healing
professions who have completed at least one Phase One Brainspotting
training, with an approved BSP trainer.
Completion of BSP Phase 2 and above preferred.
Those who have curiosity about what lies beyond the seen and known in
Brainspotting sessions.
We honor and embrace all neurodiverse expressions.
There will be a quiet room (the Darch Room), where you will have the space to
move away from other people, internal noises and distractions during the large group sessions.Please bring with you any items that help meet your sensory needs or enhance your comfort. You are welcome here.
There is no requirement to engage in dyads if you’d prefer not to for any reason.
‘Brainspotting: from Source’ invites us to explore together the mental, somatic, spiritual, emotional, ancetral, metaphysical, and scientific truths that define what it means to be human.
When: Tuesday May 13th - Sunday May 18th, 2025
(13th-17th of May 9am-6pm and 18th of May 9am -12noon)
Where: Moose Hotel & Suites
345 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta, Canada
https://moosehotelandsuites.com/
Cost:
$2000 CAD before February 28, 2025
$2890 CAD after March 1, 2025
A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required to secure your registration.
***To pay deposit please use discount code PAYDEPOSIT when checking out. ***
An invoice for the remainder will be sent and must be paid by April 1, 2025.
Limit of 50 Participants
A wait list will be kept once we reach the maximum participants.
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Hotel discount information: A 15% Discount off the current sell rate will be honoured until 45 days prior to arrival, thereafter the discount may no longer be applied. Guests will book their own individual reservations by calling 1-800-563-8764 and quoting “2025 Brainspotting Seminar, Group #4532726” to receive the discount.
*Most hotels are within walking distance of the venue.
Brain, Trauma and Psychotherapy: A Neurobiological View
The plenary aims to present essential findings of brain research relevant for psychotherapy in general and EMDR in particular. Today we assume that the "neuronal system" and the "mental system" form an inseparable unit. According to this, a certain neuronal process exists for every mental process. Thus, neuroscience is able to provide the framework within which the science of psychotherapy can unfold in theory and practice. In his talk, Dr. Damir del Monte, psychologist and neuroscientist, will offer an overview of the state of neuroscientific research. The structure and function of the brain and in particular the limbic system as a decisive carrier of psychological phenomena will be presented. Brain development, self-awareness, and the neurobiological basis of emotion, motivation and personality are also discussed. Another focus is on the neurobiological consequences of stressful experiences and trauma, and finally, from a neurobiological perspective, the question of how psychotherapy, with special appreciation of EMDR, influences and supports change is discussed.
Brainspotting OCD Model
BRAINSPOTTING CANADA ASSOCIATION
Presents Brainspotting OCD Model - Hope and Healing with Pie Frey, Psy.D.
February 21, 2022 7:00-9:00pm (EST) via Zoom
Dr. Frey's model is based on “Chapter 6: Brain Lock Unlocked: Using Plasticity to Stop Worries, Obsessions, Compulsions, and Bad Habits” The Brain That Changes Itself Norman Doidge, MD Based on the work of Jeffrey M Schwartz, MD Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and utilizes the healing principles of Brainspotting developed by Dr. David Grand.
Pie Frey, Psy.D., currently in private practice in Boulder, Colorado, has been a psychotherapist since 1982. Her specialized areas of treatment include trauma, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injuries, school-based issues, and high functioning ASD. She has worked with adults, adolescents, and children in mental health settings, in adolescent treatment programs, and in private practice. She also has expertise in peak performance, mind-body issues, and spirituality. For almost 40 years, Dr. Frey has imparted her special skills as a therapist and her gentle woman-wisdom to thousands of people.
Pie is a much-loved leader of the Brainspotting community, a woman who tirelessly and generously shares her expertise, calm nature, humor, and mastery of Brainspotting therapy to all. Whether introduced to her through her trainings, or through personal sessions, those who have come to know her love her for her wonderful and special essence.
BEYOND BRAINSPOTTING: HEALING FROM SOURCE
Join us virtually on February 20th for a special BSP evening featuring our esteemed guests Dr. Mark Grixti and Dr. Roby Âû Abeles. This should be a treat for those planning on attending the upcoming Banff, BC training and those who wish they could attend.
Along with BSP Canada trainer, Jane Evans, Mark & Roby will discuss the transformative potential of going beyond the foundational teachings of Brainspotting. This session delves into the profound concept of Healing from Source, exploring how Brainspotting, when integrated with complementary modalities, can unlock even deeper levels of emotional, physical, and energetic healing.
The evening will also feature an experiential component led by Mark, allowing participants to explore the powerful benefits of blending Brainspotting (BSP) with complementary and synergistic modalities. During this group experience, Mark will introduce the transformative use of sound and song as a pathway to foster harmony and a sense of community. This approach invites access to deeper, resonant sensations and emotions, offering a unique and enriching shared experience while opening a gentle doorway into deeply held implicit material.
This will be followed by an open Q&A session, offering you the chance to ask questions, share your own explorations, and connect with others in the group.
Date and Time:
February 20th, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Canadian Eastern Time February 20th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Canadian Pacific Time February 20th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Canadian Central
REGISTER AT:
https://brainspotting.secure-registration.com/en/events