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Brainspotting Help organizes free psychological support for communities impacted by war or natural disasters:
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connecting affected individuals with mental health volunteers
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organizing consultation groups and specialty trainings in Brainspotting treatment of post-disaster trauma for mental health professionals serving communities in crisis
March, 2022
When the invasion of Ukraine caused millions of women and children to seek safety and shelter in neighboring countries, European Brainspotting trainers came together to organize support for first responders and volunteers on the ground assisting arriving refugees. A webinar "How to Support in Crisis; Powerful Brainspotting Insights" was organized so the first responders could learn new techniques to help support the refugees.
March, 2022
More than 100 volunteers have signed up to offer free sessions and first clients affected by the war in Ukraine start receiving support.
October, 2022
First consultation and support group for Ukrainian practitioners is created.
November, 2022
Brainspotting Help website goes live. Now clients can request support and new volunteers can sign up easily in one place.
People helped: 370
Consultation groups: 8
As of August 31, 2024
Interview with the founders of Brainspotting Help, Monika Baumann of Brainspotting Austria and Monika Gos of Brainspotting Poland