About
Consultation Groups
These groups are run by RMBI members and offer an open forum to support the use of Brainspotting in your therapy practice. All are being held by Zoom at this time. Please inquire with the relevant facilitator(s) for more details and to receive the zoom link.
Phase 1 Peer Support Round Table with Jessica Klika & Thad Frye (RMBI Sponsored)
We invite Phase 1 graduates to explore your questions about Brainspotting in this open forum for positive sharing facilitated by Thad Frye, LCSW, and Jessica Klika, M.A., LPC. This is a peer support group and not a supervision group.
When: This group meets once a month on Friday mornings, 9-10am Mountain Time via Zoom
Contact: Please email Jessica Klika at [email protected] or Thad Frye at [email protected] for more information
Cost: There is no cost to participate
About the facilitators:
Jessica Klika is the owner of Hope Over Hurt Counseling, LLC and currently works for Cornerstone Christian Counseling as a Counselor and their on-site supervisor for practicum/internship students. She specializes in working with children, individuals with trauma, couples, and divorce/blended family counseling. She earned her BA in Social Studies and her Secondary Education License from the Metropolitan University of Denver and earned her Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Jessica is a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, EMDR therapist and has completed Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, Masters Class, and Intensive in Brainspotting.
Thad Frye is the owner of Thad Frye Counseling in Boulder County and has been in the counseling field for over 16 years. He earned his BA in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned his Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified Brainspotting practitioner and has completed Phase 1 and 2, the Master Class and the Intensive with Dr. Pie Frey. Thad is passionate about the healing power of Brainspotting and utilizes it with people grieving the loss of a loved one, as well as, artists, musicians and athletes who want to further their creativity and performance.
From Freeze to Thaw Consultation Group with Serene Calkins & Mary Jane O'Rourke
When: This group meets monthly on the Fourth Friday, 10-11:30am Mountain Time via Zoom
Registration: Registration can be found at: https://artandsciencept-fit.com/events/
Cost: $85 per consultation group
About the facilitators:
Serene Rene’ Calkins, PT is a Physical Therapist and the Owner of Art and Science Physical Therapy. She is the Founding President of the United States Brainspotting Association and Vice President of Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute. She is also a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, Brainspotting Consultant, CranioSacral Therapist, and Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner. Serene was also Co-Coordinator of the 2021 International Brainspotting Conference (with David Grand, Ph.D.) She has been treating patients with chronically involved issues in her clinics for 36 years.
Mary Jane O’Rourke, LCSW is a Brainspotting Consultant, who finds great joy in supporting therapists around Brainspotting, clinical practice and issues related to burnout. Mary Jane has over 24 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, and 17 years as a social worker. In her clinical practice, Mary Jane works with adults dealing with trauma, illness, grief and bereavement, and life transitions.
2024 Consultation Groups with Connie Johnshoy-Currie
Connie Johnshoy- Currie, Psy.D. offers the following Brainspotting consultation groups:
- BSP Networking Consultation Group (monthly on Fridays 8-10am PT, free)
- BSP Consultation Group for BSP with Children and Adolescents (monthly on Tuesdays 8-10am PT)
- BSP Consultation Group for Dissociative Identity Phenomena (DIP) & Inner Parts Work (monthly on Tuesdays 8-10am PT)
- Creatively Integrating BSP and EMDR Consultation Group (quarterly on Tuesdays 8-10am PT)
Registration: Registration can be found at: https://www.psychhealingandgrowth.com/consultation-services
Cost: The monthly networking consultation group is free, while the specialty consultation groups are offered for $85-100.
About the facilitator: Dr. Connie Johnshoy-Currie is a licensed clinical psychologist and Brainspotting Consultant in California. She specializes in trauma-informed brain and body focused psychological treatments and consultation, including Brainspotting and EMDR. Her treatment specialty areas include PTSD, Complex PTSD and Dissociative Identity Phenomenon (DIP, DID), child and adolescents, developmental and structuralization internal work, parts work, and she works extensively with second responders (mental health providers).
Advanced Consultation Group with Melanie Young
Melanie K. Young, Psy.D. runs a long term, ongoing online Brainspotting Consulting group for advanced Brainspotters in the Colorado area. This group includes questions, case discussion, and demos: with either the leader or participants in the therapist role. We also read and discuss books and videos connected to Brainspotting as desired by the group.
When: This group meets once a month, usually on the second Friday, 10:30-12noon MT
Contact: Melanie Young at (303) 444-5330 or [email protected]
Cost: $60 per group.
About the facilitator: Dr. Melanie Young received her Psy.D. from the University of Denver, School of Professional Psychology. She has over 40 years of experience providing psychotherapy and assessment and has been in private practice for more than 30 years. She works with couples and individuals including adolescents, adults and seniors. Dr. Young aids individuals in overcoming difficulties with trauma, mood issues and anxiety, loss and grief, brain injuries, ADD, chronic illness and with the challenges of aging and caregiving. She has been running BSP consultation groups for psychotherapists for several years. She is a certified senior Brainspotting trainer and consultant.
Peer Consultation Group with Karen Holland: All Levels
Karen Holland, LMFT facilitates a peer-to-peer consultation group. The group does not count toward Brainspotting Certification. All BSP levels welcome.
When: This group meets on the second Friday of the month, 10:30am-12:00noon MT
Contact: Karen Holland at (720) 432-4409 or [email protected]
Cost: No cost
About the facilitator: Karen Holland is a Brainspotting Consultant and has expertise working with individuals on being more effective in their relationships and healing deep emotional pain, such as trauma, anxiety and depression. She has a passion for meditation and mindfulness practices and likes to teach clients these skills as well as support a regular meditation practice. Karen also has special interest in working with clients of color, LGBTQ and individuals in interracial/cultural relationships. Karen can also provide individual Brainspotting consulting sessions that count toward certification.
Brainspotting Embodied Learning Circles with Nancy Tung and Joy Myong
Nancy Tung and Joy Myong run 4- week sessions to review the skills learned at the Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 levels. Groups run on a monthly or semi-monthly basis.
Phase 1: Wednesdays starting November 6, 2024 and January 29, 2025 (10am-1pm Central Time)
Phase 2: Wednesdays starting December 11, 2024 and February 19, 2025 (10am-2pm Central Time)
Phase 3 & 4: Dates TBD
Registration: https://www.nancytung.com/about-belc.html
Contact: Nancy Tung at [email protected]
Cost: Depends on time of registration
About the facilitators:
Nancy Tung is a Brainspotting (BSP) trainer and consultant who works extensively in the Asia Pacific Regions embracing diversity. Along with providing Phase 1 and Phase 2 BSP trainings, Nancy has developed Brainspotting Embodied Learning Circles (BELC) to help new and experienced BSP therapists globally to attune with ease to themselves and their clients. She is the Founder of Practice for Systemic Wellness where she provides direct clinical services and consultation. Nancy’s specialty is Systemic Brainspotting for Inherited Family Trauma Manifested in Chronic Conditions.
Joy Myong is a Brainspotting Trainer, Consultant and Coach who is dedicated to helping liberate individuals who find themselves ready for transformative change. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor with 15 years of experience working with adults and teens struggling with physical and emotional pain. Joy is a first-generation immigrant who has learned the benefits of integrating the wisdom of ancient healing practices with innovative brain and body-based research from around the world. In 2020, Joy founded Ahana Wellness to provide education, group consultation and 1:1 coaching for healing practitioners in the U.S. and abroad.
9-Month Brainspotting and Your Soul Consultation Group with Heather Corbet
When: This group will be held on the 4th Friday of each month, starting March 22nd 2024 (recordings available), and again in March 2025. Time is 10-12pm Central unless otherwise indicated. You may join for the full 9 months or individual sessions.
Registration: Register at https://www.heathercorbet.com/consultation
Cost: View on website; RMBI members are eligible for $25 off registration.
About the facilitator: Heather Corbet, Registered & Licensed OT, Brainspotting Specialty Trainer & Consultant is a Coach, Occupational Therapist, Holistic Healer, Spiritual Advisor, & Reiki Master Teacher with over 20 years of experience in the human services fields. Heather hosts the Brainspotting & Spirituality Free Monthly Peer Support group & has created the “Brainspotting & Reiki workshop” and the “Brainspotting, Spirituality & Intuition 9 month consultation group” which covers a variety of Spiritual & Intuitive topics. Heather enjoys witnessing the deep healing with couples, families, groups, and individuals as they shift into new paradigms, align to their life path more fully, and increase their connection to self, others, & their whole being.
Healing with Brainspotting with Cynthia Schwartzberg: All Levels
Cynthia is offering this group to support the Brainspotting community. New set-ups and/or self-regulation are offered before we pair up and shift into our individual work. Dates for 2024: 1/18, 2/15, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15, 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19.
When: This group meets on the third Thursday of the month, 12:00 noon to 1:30pm ET, via Zoom
Contact: Cynthia Schwartzberg at https://www.cynthasis.com/healing-with-brainspotting/
Cost: No cost
About the facilitator: Cynthia Schwartzberg, is passionate about sharing Brainspotting. She is founder of the Southeast Brainspotting Institute, a Senior Trainer and developer of Brainspotting and Parts Training and Clearing Limbic Countertransference with Cherie Lindberg. In addition she has developed ImageSpotting, the Beyond Spot and Workshops on Self-Spotting. Cynthia has been with Brainspotting since before its inception and continues to participate in a Consultation group with David Grand as well as running her own consultations and training Consultants. She practices online and offline, licensed in GA and NY. Cynthia is the Author of The Curious Voyage: A Rule-Breaking Guidebook to Authenticity.
Remember When Consultation Group with Mary Jane O'Rourke
Consultation Group to Support utilizing relational connection and Brainspotting to support the meaningful work you do everyday. Supports experiences of burnout, professional isolation, imposter syndrome, limbic counter-transference, and other experiences standing in the way of fully connecting with yourself and your work. This space is for therapists who are ready to reconnect with themselves and build relationships with other therapists/healthcare professionals. This space is for reconnecting with your purpose.
When: Cohorts begin October 25th (every other Friday, 11-1pm PT), October 28th (every Monday, 4-6pm PT), December 6th (every Friday, 9-11am PT), January 6th (every Monday, 4-6pm PT).
Registration: Visit https://maryjaneorourke.com/consult-group
Cost: $480 for 6-sessions
About the facilitator: Mary Jane O’Rourke, LCSW is a Brainspotting Consultant, who finds great joy in supporting therapists around Brainspotting, clinical practice and issues related to burnout. Mary Jane has over 24 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, and 17 years as a social worker. In her clinical practice, Mary Jane works with adults dealing with trauma, illness, grief and bereavement, and life transitions.
Monthly Writer's Group: My (True) Story: Using Fiction, Memoir, and/or Poetry to Deepen Healing with Brainspotting
A monthly online, Brainspotting writing group to help you tell your story. Held by consultants Serene Calkins & Kristy Snedden.
When: This group meets on the second Friday of the month, 11:00am-12:30pm Mountain Time, online
Contact: Register at https://artandsciencept-fit.com/events
Cost: $65
About the facilitators:
Serene Calkins has been a life-long writer as well as a Physical Therapist and Owner of Art and Science Physical Therapy. She is also a Brainspotting Therapist, Consultant and International Specialty Trainer for the “From Freeze to Thaw” trainings.
Kristy Snedden has been a Brainspotting enthusiast since 2013 and has studied extensively with David Grand, Monika Baumann, Deborah Antinori, Pie Frey, and Cynthia Schwartzberg. She has been a Brainspotting consultant since 2020 and holds an additional certification as a Brainspotting Consultant with a specialty in treating children and adolescents. She lives in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of northeast Georgia where she maintains a full-time private practice whose clients range from the very young to the very old. She specializes in working with trauma, attachment, and unblocking the writer/artist within.
'Spacious' Brainspotting Consultation and Support Group with Elly Nygren Szapiro
Collaborative space to bring cases, ask questions, learn advanced frames, pivoting techniques, receive support towards certification. A brief Effortless Meditation will be offered at the start of each meeting to help us open to presence and the spaciousness of uncertainty.
When: This group meets on the second Monday of the month, 4:00-5:00pm Mountain Time, online
Contact: For questions, or to be added to the email list for the group, email
[email protected] or call 303-506-3507.
Cost: No cost
About the facilitator: Elly Nygren Szapiro, LPC has been a psychotherapist for over forty years. She is a Brainspotting Consultant and has been Brainspotting since 2007. She has an M.A. in Buddhist and Western psychology, is trained as a nondual spiritual teacher and brings a deep sense of presence (and a sense of humor:-)) to her work. She specializes in Highly Sensitive People, Trauma/PTSD, Meditative approaches, Nonduality, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, EMDR
Free Brainspotting and Spirituality Peer Support Group
This no-fee group is open to anyone curious about Brainspotting and spirituality. The group is typically held on the 3rd Monday of every month from 2-3:30 Central Time.
Registration Information: Register at https://www.heathercorbet.com/consultation
Cost: Free
About the facilitator: Heather Corbet, Registered & Licensed OT, Brainspotting Specialty Trainer & Consultant is a Coach, Occupational Therapist, Holistic Healer, Spiritual Advisor, & Reiki Master Teacher with over 20 years of experience in the human services fields. Heather hosts the Brainspotting & Spirituality Free Monthly Peer Support group & has created the “Brainspotting & Reiki workshop” and the “Brainspotting, Spirituality & Intuition 9 month consultation group” which covers a variety of Spiritual & Intuitive topics. Heather enjoys witnessing the deep healing with couples, families, groups, and individuals as they shift into new paradigms, align to their life path more fully, and increase their connection to self, others, & their whole being.
Stepping Stones: For Memoir and Fiction Writers
When: This Brainspotting group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 8:00AM-9:30am Mountain Time, online
Contact: Register at https://artandsciencept-fit.com/events
Cost: $65
About the facilitator: Serene Calkins has been a life-long writer as well as a Physical Therapist and Owner of Art and Science Physical Therapy. She is also a Brainspotting Therapist, Consultant and International Specialty Trainer for the “From Freeze to Thaw” trainings.
Confidential Minority Political Anxiety: A Free Drop-In Peer Support Group
Co-regulation & community, in the face of escalating US policies & cultural dynamics targeting minority identities
Contact: Email [email protected]
Cost: No cost
About the facilitator: Joel Shane, Consultant, trained in 2019, MA in Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University
RMBI provides its members and the general public with information about consultation groups through marketing agreements with the trainers and/or sponsoring organizations, however RMBI does not directly provide the consultation groups. Consultation groups, unless otherwise stated, provided by therapists or organizations that are independent and separate from RMBI. RMBI does not guarantee or warrant the consultation groups, and is not liable or responsible for the actions of the persons or organizations providing the consultation groups. For consultation groups which require a fee to attend, your contract for services will be with the trainer or sponsoring organization, not with RMBI, even if RMBI collects the fee on behalf of the trainer or sponsoring organization. RMBI disclaims, and does not assume any responsibility or liability with respect to the opinions, views or factual statements of such trainers or sponsoring organizations.
