Specialty Brainspotting Workshops
3 Day Advanced Workshop
EquiAttune: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model with Equine Assisted Healing
2027 Dates TBA (June)
EquiAttune is a healing process that synchronizes the nervous system’s natural healing and ability to regulate with the attuned healing presence provided by equines, within the relational and neurobiological frame of Brainspotting. This workshop, part of our Brainspotting workshops, was developed to assist Brainspotting practitioners in creatively applying the Neuroexperiential Model (NEM) and Dual Attunement Frame within equine therapy sessions. Participants will engage with the Uncertainty Principle and stay in the Tail of the Comet through multiple group discussions, experiential activities, demonstrations, and practicums.
Course prerequisites for Mental Health Professionals (MH)
- Proof of completion of Brainspotting Phase I training
- Proof of completion of, or be in the process of, an equine assisted psychotherapy model such as Eagala, PATH, Natural Lifemanship, Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy, OK Corral, etc.
Course Prerequisites for Equine Specialists (ES)
- Must meet the Equine Specialist criteria to hold and maintain Equine Liability Insurance.
Course Requirements
- Attendance and participation on all workshop days
- Participation in the workshop practicums each training day
CE’s:
19.5 CE's can be purchased through Engaged Minds Continuing Education, where Cara Wilkerson serves as Senior Faculty.
Please contact your board to see if CE’s are accepted by your board, as each state is different.
CE's approved by ACE and NBCC:
Social Workers:
- NYS
Professional Counselors:
- NYS LMHC and LMFT
- NBCC
Psychologists:
- NYS PhD/PsyD and states that accept this credit.
Please note we are NOT APA-approved.
Dates
June 2027 8:00am-4:00pm daily
Location:
Anza, California
Please arrive early as we will begin the workshop daily at 8:00am, and we will end at 4:00pm. Please wear layers as it can be chilly in the mornings and windy, warming up in the afternoons. Lunch will be provided.
Cost
Total cost for the 3-day workshop is $1250.00.
This price includes facility fees, snacks and beverages each day, multiple group experiential activities, 3 EquiAttune demonstrations, and 3 opportunities to practice and receive EquiAttune sessions. Lodging is not included; however, there are nearby options including Idyllwild, a beautiful tourist town with many lodging and restaurant choices, as well as the Temecula Wine Country. There are a few restaurants nearby for lunch, or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch and eat on the property.
Spaces are limited to 10 people.
Provider Responsibility
Cara Wilkerson maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with Brainspotting requirements. All material provided belongs to Cara Wilkerson and may not be used without her written permission.
Experiential 1 day workshop for Brainspotting practitioners ~ No Equine Experience Needed
EquiAttune: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model with Equine Assisted Healing
Two 2027 Dates TBA (Jan in Orlando, Florida, and April in Southern California)
This Brainspotting workshop is tailored for practitioners interested in EquiAttune: the integration of the Neuroexperiential Model (NEM) with Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning, and no prior equine experience is necessary. This workshop is open to any Phase I trained Brainspotting practitioner, as well as any Equine Specialist. Participants will learn how equines contribute to the Dual Attunement Frame and Mindful Processing within the NEM, experience two group EquiAttune activities, and observe a demonstration of an EquiAttune session. Please note that this workshop does not qualify participants as equine therapy trained providers but serves as an introduction to equine assisted therapy through experiential learning.
Pre-requisites for mental health providers:
- Brainspotting Phase I
- Have read "Brainspotting" by David Grand
No equine experience required.
CEs:
7 CEs can be purchased through Engaged Minds Continuing Education, where Cara Wilkerson serves as Senior Faculty.
Please contact your board to verify if CEs are accepted, as regulations vary by state.
CEs approved by ACE and NBCC:
- Social Workers: NYS
- Professional Counselors: NYS LMHC and LMFT, NBCC
- Psychologists: NYS PhD/PsyD and states that accept this credit.
Please note we are NOT APA-approved.
Location:
January in Orlando, FL, or April in Anza, CA.
Please arrive early, as we will begin the Brainspotting workshop daily at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:30 pm. Dress in layers, as mornings can be chilly with wind, warming up in the afternoons. Lunch is not provided.
Cost:
$350
Spaces are limited to 10 participants per workshop.
Provider Responsibility:
Cara Wilkerson maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with Brainspotting requirements. All material provided belongs to Cara Wilkerson and may not be used without her written permission.
