“Brainspotting has been a personal and professional game-changer for me. I have been an integral part of Brainspotting since its inception in 2003, helping thousands of therapists integrate it into their practice. I have expanded the work with peer-reviewed research, developing advanced programs, and founding the 501(c)3 Southeast Brainspotting Institute. In addition, I continue to create unique methods and pathways of healing to inspire people to align with their authentic self.”
– Cynthia Schwartzberg
Brainspotting is a powerful psychotherapeutic approach that uses specific points in a client’s visual field to access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain. By pinpointing these areas, Brainspotting supports the healing process for the client to release core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation, and a variety of other challenging symptoms. It utilizes the body’s natural self-healing abilities, promoting faster recovery and greater self-awareness. In addition, Brainspotting is highly effective for expansion, post-traumatic growth, and performance.
Where you look affects how you feel
– David Grand, PhD
Clinicians are taught everything from the basics of Brainspotting to Advanced Training working with Parts and Secondary Trauma, intensives, and more. The first training will give you all you need to start practicing with your clients, enhancing your healing with them, and transforming your personal life experiences.
Cynthia’s approach integrates traditional therapeutic techniques with innovative methods like Brainspotting to offer comprehensive healing experiences. Her deep understanding of the brain’s mechanisms of healing ensures that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients, maximizing the therapeutic benefits.
Brainspotting training at Cynthasis is structured to accommodate different learning styles and schedules. Whether you prefer live workshops, self-paced online modules, or intensive retreats, you will find an option that fits your needs. The flexibility and variety of training formats make it easier for busy professionals to integrate continuous learning into their practice, ensuring ongoing growth and development.
At Cynthasis, we provide a suite of Brainspotting services designed to cater to professionals seeking to enhance their therapeutic skills and individuals seeking personal healing. Our offerings are structured to support you at every step of your professional or healing journey
For Brainspotting Practitioners seeking certification, Cynthia would love to help you fine-tune your skills and deepen Brainspotting principles. Certification elevates your therapeutic approach, providing innovative tools for client healing. This process significantly enhances your professional credibility and effectiveness.
At Cynthasis, we offer three Brainspotting groups for therapists and health professionals. Our groups focus on peer consultation, personal and client healing, and advancing practice skills. Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your professional journey.
Learn the foundations.
Advanced resourceful Brainspotting skills
5-Day immersive experience
Supportive professional and personal growth
Cynthia and Chris are incredibly warm, compassionate, and, of course, incredibly knowledgeable and skilled clinicians. With their help, along with the wonderful assistants, I feel very comfortable in beginning my Brainspotting journey and truly feel supported, which will help me be more attuned and present with my clients.
I loved the training. Shannon’s organization of the event was so incredible. It ran so smoothly. Cynthia’s teaching style was wonderful and I appreciate how she was patient and explained things thoroughly. The demonstrations and the BSP practitioners were incredibly helpful.
Cynthia and Christine are tremendously skilled and attuned trainers. I feel confident in my ability to take this to my clients right away and would recommend their training to anyone without hesitation. I cannot wait for phase 2!
Training with Cynthia and Chris was an incredible experience. It’s clear through their delivery of the training that they are committed to our core values and ethics, especially dignity and worth of the person, self-determination, and social justice.
Awesome training. Great techniques to add to my toolkit. Added the parts that I felt were missing from EMDR.
This training went beyond my expectations. Not only did Cynthia and Christine provide clear instruction that stemmed from a wealth of knowledge and experience, they offered a compassionate, supportive, and attuned environment in which to learn.
This was a very professional, organized and welcoming training. The instructions were clear and presented concisely. The trainers, both tops in the field, were well-organized and rehearsed. The assistants were knowledgeable and helpful. Overall this training was one of the best I have ever taken and worth the investment.
I am impressed with the focused instruction and training provided at both Phase One and Phase Two. At each session, I came away with good foundations, practice knowledge and experience so that I was able to use BSP immediately.
This training was amazing. The amount of knowledge on Brainspotting that I walked away with was more than I expected. I now have the confidence to utilize this in my sessions. Thank you so much!
My practice has changed in ways that all my clients are already benefitting from, whether it is through an actual Brainspotting session or just a deeper level of presence and trust in their system. I am now finding ways to incorporate Brainspotting into my practice. I feel very aligned to it both as a client and as a therapist.
The demonstrations and opportunities for practice and personal growth/healing not only exceeded expectations and hopes but were nothing short of divine gifts. I came away lighter, more alive, and with a sense of anticipation and excitement at being able to offer this exquisite blend of art and science to my clients. Thank you!
I really appreciate what a warm and compassionate group of people Cynthia and Chris put together to facilitate our learning. The space created felt like being with long-time friends and colleagues on a mission to heal the world. The passion and experience they bring set the tone for the whole group and I felt so supported and safe.
I enjoy the format Cynthia and Chris use to ensure that we truly grasp the concepts being taught and the gentle redirection if we are not quite getting it. After completing the training, I feel prepared and confident about trying new setups with my clients. I hope to take many more trainings with C & C!
Not only was this training beneficial to me as a therapist, I also received such healing sessions from my practicum experiences. Thank you!
Cynthia and Chris are both incredible presenters and very clearly skilled and empathetic clinicians – exactly how I want my practice to be. I would not train with anyone else! Thank you for everything. I was extremely impressed with this training and can’t wait to put it into practice.
“Cynthia and Chris are incredibly warm, compassionate, and, of course, incredibly knowledgeable and skilled clinicians. With their help, along with the wonderful assistants, I feel very comfortable in beginning my Brainspotting journey and truly feel supported, which will help me be more attuned and present with my clients.”
“I loved the training. Shannon’s organization of the event was so incredible. It ran so smoothly. Cynthia’s teaching style was wonderful. I appreciate how Cynthia was patient and also explained things thoroughly. The demonstrations were so incredibly helpful. The BSP practitioners who were in the sessions were also incredibly helpful with feedback.”
“I am impressed with the focused instruction and training provided at both Phase One and Phase Two. At each session, I came away with good foundations, practice knowledge and experience so that I was able to use BSP immediately.”
“I have enjoyed being able to offer an enhancement to my talk therapy practice, particularly for issues that clients have difficulty verbalizing or where we have reached a plateau in treatment but symptoms are unresolved.”
“Cynthia and Christine are tremendously skilled and attuned trainers. I feel confident in my ability to take this to my clients right away and would recommend their training to anyone without hesitation. I cannot wait for phase 2!”
“Training with Cynthia and Chris was an incredible experience. It’s clear through their delivery of the training that they are both social workers who are committed to our core values and ethics, especially dignity and worth of the person, self-determination, and social justice. I can imagine helping lots of folx in a profound way through Brainspotting. I noticed a difference in my own issues that I got to process during our practicum. What a great experience! Thank you both.”
“I worked on an issue and noticed a lump in my throat and heaviness in my chest; as I processed, I noticed I could breathe easy and take deep breaths-it has been a long time, the heaviness is gone. I feel empowered, peaceful, and calm.”
Great information and training on Brainspotting. So much information. The “client” sessions were valuable.
This training was amazing. The amount of knowledge on Brainspotting that I walked away with was more than I expected. I now have the confidence to utilize this in my sessions. Thank you so much!
“The Brainspotting trainings at Cynthasis have significantly enhanced my therapeutic practice. Highly recommended!”
“Awesome training. Great techniques to add to my toolkit. Added the parts that I felt were missing from EMDR.”
“The Phase 1 training with Cynthia and Christine exceeded my expectations, it was wonderful to be taught by two clinicians who clearly ‘walked the talk’ and modeled the concepts they were teaching. This training has changed the way I work as a therapist in ways that all my clients are already benefitting from, whether it is through offering them an actual Brainspotting session or by offering them a deeper level of presence and trust in their system. I am now finding ways to incorporate Brainspotting into my practice, I feel very aligned to it both as a client and as a therapist.”
“This was a very professional, organized and welcoming training. The instructions were clear and presented concisely. The trainers, both tops in the field, were well-organized and rehearsed. The assistants were knowledgeable and helpful. Overall this training was one of the best I have ever taken and worth the investment.”
“This training went beyond my expectations. Not only did Cynthia and Christine provide clear instruction that clearly stemmed from a wealth of knowledge and experience, they offered a compassionate, supportive, and attuned environment in which to learn. The demonstrations and opportunities for implementation and personal growth/healing in the practicum sessions not only exceeded expectations and hopes but were nothing short of divine gifts. I came away from the training lighter, more alive, and with a sense of anticipation and excitement in being able to offer this exquisite blend of art and science to my clients. Thank you, Cynthia and Christine!”
“The BSP Phase 2 training with Christine and Cynthia was an incredible experience. I had taken Phase 1 with them already, so I knew that I was going to be engaged in a very professional and well-executed training. What I didn’t expect was how much more I got out of the Phase 2 training and how my love for Brainspotting would be ignited in so many new ways. I really appreciate what a warm and compassionate group of people C & C brought together to facilitate our learning. The space that C & C create is hard to describe, but it feels like being with long-time friends and colleagues that are on a mission to heal the world. The passion and experience that C & C bring to the trainings set the tone for the whole group and I felt so supported and safe. I enjoy the format they use to ensure that we truly grasp the concepts being taught and the gentle redirection if we are not quite getting it. After completing the training I feel prepared and confident about trying new setups with my clients. I hope to take many more trainings with C & C!”
Stay engaged with our latest online and in-person events that cater to continuing education and community building within the field of Brainspotting. Our events are opportunities to learn from experts, engage with peers, and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
Cynthasis offers a rich array of resources tailored to meet the needs of both professionals in therapy and individuals seeking personal growth. Our professional resources provide therapists and healthcare providers with tools and materials to enhance their practice of Brainspotting. Simultaneously, our individual resources offer guides and articles that support personal development and healing. These resources are designed to enrich your knowledge and skills, helping you effectively apply Brainspotting in various contexts.
If you have any questions about our Brainspotting services or need further assistance, we are here to help. Our team is committed to providing support and guidance to ensure you find the answers and solutions you need.