Bonita Ackerman du Preez
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
#73 How Brainspotting Rewires the Brain for Trauma Recovery | Live Workshop
#73 How Brainspotting Rewires the Brain for Trauma Recovery | Live Workshop
#73 How Brainspotting Rewires the Brain for Trauma Recovery | Live Workshop
Sunday 18th May 2025
Explore how brainspotting rewires the brain for trauma recovery in this insightful episode with Bonita Ackerman du Preez.
31 minutes
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Bonita Ackerman du Preez
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Brainspotting targets unprocessed trauma in the brain.
- The therapy helps reduce anxiety and stress responses.
- Sessions can be both verbal and non-verbal.
- Susan experienced significant personal transformation.
- The therapy integrates both body and mind work.
Meeting myself for the first time - that's how I would describe it.
In the latest episode of The Trauma Recovery School, Bonita Ackerman du Preez takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating world of brainspotting, a powerful therapy that rewires the brain for trauma recovery. Bonita, an award-winning trauma recovery therapist, hosts a live workshop featuring her client Susan, who shares her transformative experience with brainspotting. Susan bravely recounts her journey from living with debilitating trauma to finding peace and freedom through therapy.
Her story is raw and honest, as she describes life before therapy as feeling broken and hopeless. Through brainspotting, Susan experienced a profound shift, describing it as 'meeting herself for the first time.' Bonita explains how brainspotting targets unprocessed trauma in the brain, helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The episode dives into the technical aspects of brainspotting, highlighting its effectiveness in treating emotional and physical issues.
With humour and compassion, Bonita and Susan discuss the ups and downs of therapy sessions, emphasising the importance of facing fears to heal and grow. If you're curious about how brainspotting can help you or someone you know break free from the chains of past trauma, this episode is a must-listen. It offers hope and insight into a therapy that has changed lives.