Brainspotting for Trauma: What It Is and Why Talking Isn’t Always Enough

“I understand what happened. So why does it still affect me?” I hear versions of this question often. You’ve talked about it. You know logically that the experience is over. You understand where some of your triggers come from. Maybe you’ve even spent years working on yourself. But your body still reacts. Your chest tightens. Your stomach drops. You freeze. You become overwhelmed by an emotion that feels way bigger than the situation in front of you. Or maybe you simply shut down. This is where trauma therapy can look different from traditional talk therapy.