Unlocking the Healing Power Within: How Brainspotting Helps Heal Betrayal Trauma
"Brainspotting helps release this stored trauma, allowing you to begin to heal from the inside out."
Unlocking the Healing Power Within: How Brainspotting Helps Heal Betrayal Trauma
If you’re reading this, I know you’ve been through more than your fair share of heartache. Betrayal trauma, abuse, and divorce can leave deep scars—physically, emotionally, and mentally. These wounds can sometimes feel so overwhelming that they seem impossible to heal. But here’s the thing: healing is possible. And, as someone who has walked this difficult road myself, I can tell you that one of the most powerful tools for healing I’ve found is Brainspotting.
You may have heard of Brainspotting before, but you might be wondering, “How can this really help me with all the pain and confusion I’m feeling after betrayal?” Let me take a moment to walk you through it, from someone who understands both personally and professionally.
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a trauma-focused therapy developed by Dr. David Grand that helps individuals process deep-seated emotional and psychological pain. The premise of Brainspotting is simple yet profound: by focusing on specific points in the visual field (the “brainspot”), it helps to access areas of the brain where unresolved trauma is stored. These emotional wounds can be held not only in the mind but in the body as well, contributing to ongoing distress.
When we experience betrayal trauma, abuse, or the aftermath of divorce, our bodies and minds store the pain. It's not just emotional—it’s physical too. You might feel knots in your stomach, a tight chest, headaches, or muscle tension, as your body reacts to the trauma. Brainspotting helps release this stored trauma, allowing you to begin to heal from the inside out.
The Power of Brainspotting for Betrayal Trauma Healing
As a certified betrayal trauma practitioner, I see firsthand how Brainspotting has helped countless clients begin to move from feeling stuck to reclaiming their sense of self. When you've been betrayed, abused, or traumatized by a partner or a marriage, it can feel like you’re caught in an endless loop of painful memories and emotions. This is often accompanied by symptoms like:
Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks to the traumatic event
Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from yourself
Heightened anxiety or hypervigilance, constantly looking for signs of danger
Self-blame and feelings of worthlessness
Difficulty trusting yourself, others, or the world around you
Physical symptoms such as sleep disturbances, chronic pain, or fatigue
Brainspotting can be incredibly effective in resolving these symptoms. Dr. David Grand, the creator of Brainspotting, says, “Where you look affects how you feel.” Through the use of focused eye positions, Brainspotting taps into the unconscious mind, helping to process emotions and memories that are difficult to access through traditional talk therapy. This approach bypasses the conscious mind’s defenses and brings healing to the parts of you that have been holding onto the pain.
How Brainspotting Heals the Body
One of the key reasons Brainspotting is so powerful is its ability to help release trauma that is stored in the body. Trauma doesn’t just sit in our memories—it’s embedded in our nervous system and our physical body ( Isn’t this wild to comprehend?!). When we experience betrayal or abuse, our bodies react with a fight-or-flight response that can stay “stuck” in the system long after the event has passed. This is why it’s common for those healing from betrayal trauma to experience ongoing physical symptoms such as tension, headaches, and digestive issues.
By targeting specific brainspots, Brainspotting helps to reset the body’s natural healing mechanisms, releasing stored trauma and rebalancing the nervous system. This isn’t just “talking through the problem”—it’s deeply somatic. The body and mind are interconnected, and Brainspotting helps create a safe space for both to heal simultaneously.
How Brainspotting Can Help You Get Unstuck
When I work with clients, I often hear the same thing: “I feel like I can’t move forward.” It’s like there’s an invisible weight holding them back, keeping them stuck in their pain. This is where Brainspotting shines. It allows us to tap into those hidden places within you—the places where your trauma resides—and release what’s been keeping you tethered to the past. As I’ve witnessed with my own clients (and in my personal journey of healing from betrayal trauma), Brainspotting offers the ability to unlock the healing power within you.
It’s not about forcing the healing. It’s about creating the space for it to unfold. In my own experience, Brainspotting has been transformative, helping me to process emotions and memories that I didn’t even realize were still affecting me. It’s gentle, but it’s powerful. And when you feel that emotional release, you begin to reclaim your power, your confidence, and your sense of self.
I know firsthand how hard it is to heal from betrayal trauma. The emotions are messy, the pain is deep, and sometimes it feels like you’re never going to feel whole again. But I’m here to tell you that healing is possible, and I’m here to help guide you on that journey.
If you’re ready to explore how Brainspotting can support your healing, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. Together, we can discuss how this transformative modality can help you unlock your own healing power and support you as you take the next step in your recovery journey. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s explore the possibilities for your healing—one step at a time.
Reach out today to schedule your consultation. I’m here to support you.
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