MMP073: How to Support Loved Ones During Times of Grief (Brainspotting Therapist Thad Frye)

This episode returns to the series of guests I’ve had on the show
to discuss the healing modality of Brainspotting. My guest today
is Thad Frye.


Brainspotting is a trauma-healing therapy and peak performance
modality discovered by Dr. David Grand. www.brainspotting.com.


Thad is the owner of Thad Frye Counseling and is a Certified
Brainspotting psychotherapist with In-Depth Therapy in
Broomfield, CO. Thad is also proud to be a board member of the
Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute.



Thad is passionate about the healing power of Brainspotting and
utilizes it with people grieving the loss of a loved one or going
through a major life transition. Please read more about Thad and
the Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute below.


The mantras from this episode:
Mantra #1: Brainspotting incorporates a powerful formula which
includes a) bio-lateral music, b) an issue identified by the
client to explore, c) somatic location of that issue (in other
words, where is that issue felt in the body?), d) focused
mindfulness, based on the location of the fixed eye location, e)
curiosity and f) space held between the practitioner and client
so that the client can process the issue.


Mantra #2: Sometimes there are simply no words to explain
feelings (a powerful aspect of Brainspotting is that talking is
not necessarily required).


Mantra #3: Brainspotting is different for everyone (and is
different every time); there is no set protocol.


Mantra #4: You can support someone going through a difficult time
simply by being present.


Mantra #5: When supporting someone going through a difficult
time, it is always best to ask for permission (to tell a story,
to offer a hug, to offer any information)


Mantra #6: When supporting something going through a difficult
time, know that it is about them, not about you.



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More about Thad Frye
Thad has been in the counseling field for over 17 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
with Dr. David Grand and the Intensive with Dr. Pie Frey.
http://www.indepththerapy.org and
https://www.thadfryecounseling.com/


More about Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute.
A nonprofit organization that was created to promote and advance
the use of Brainspotting. RMBI’s founder is the amazing Dr. Pie
Frey has been a trainer and importance influence in the lives of
thousands of Brainspotting practitioners (including Thad and
Kathryn).
https://www.rockymountainbrainspottinginstitute.com/about-rmbi