Mission Statement
Individuals suffering from the impact of war and disasters are most in need of emotional healing but often are least likely to get mental health support.
Our mission is to improve access to the healing power of Brainspotting for individuals and communities experiencing profound trauma and suffering due to war and disasters.
History of Brainspotting Help
When the invasion of Ukraine forced millions of women and children to flee to neighboring countries, a group of European Brainspotting trainers felt compelled to act. Recognizing the immense pressure and trauma faced by first responders and volunteers assisting these refugees, they organized a webinar titled "How to Support in Crisis; Powerful Brainspotting Insights." The goal was to equip these individuals with valuable techniques to better support the refugees in their care.
Concurrently, more than 150 volunteers have signed up to offer free Brainspotting sessions to affected individuals in Ukraine and refugees. The initiative expanded to include free consultation groups for Ukrainian therapists, further amplifying the project's impact.
In the wake of the devastating Maui fires, we have expanded our support services to include survivors of this tragedy. Additionally, thanks to our dedicated volunteer coordinators, we've established support systems for survivors of Hurricane Helene and the Southern California wildfires.
We are deeply grateful for the dedication and support of volunteer clinicians, consultants, coordinators and donors who make this project possible.
Statutory Objectives of the Brainspotting Help Foundation
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The purpose of the Foundation is to be engaged in providing psychological support and trauma healing for persons affected by war and disasters.
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The Foundation facilitates provision of short-term crisis intervention through pro bono psychological support, trauma-informed care, crisis counselling and psychoeducation.
§ 3
The Foundation pursues its goals by:
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Organizing free individual and group psychological support services
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Arranging translation for those who need it in order to receive services
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Providing free professional and emotional support for mental health professionals who live and work in areas affected by events listed in § 2, or have had to leave these areas as refugees, by organizing:
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Brainspotting and other trauma therapy specialty training
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Lectures, webinars and workshops
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Consultation and support groups led by volunteer consultants.
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4. Providing professional support and education for mental health professionals who work on a volunteer basis with persons listed in § 2 by organizing: Specialty trainings, workshops, lectures and webinars Consultation group
meetings
5. Disseminating psychoeducation information aimed at facilitating healing and resilience in populations and communities facing adversity during times of crisis.