Specialty Brainspotting Workshops

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EquiAttune: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model with Equine Assisted Healing 

April 17th, 2026

This Brainspotting Specialty workshop is designed for practitioners who are interested in EquiAttune: the integration of the NEM with equine assisted psychotherapy and learning, without needing any equine experience.  This workshop is open to any Phase I trained Brainspotting practitioner. It will include information on how equines add to the Dual Attunement Frame and Mindful Processing within the NEM, 2 group EquiAttune experientials, and a demonstration of an EquiAttune session.  This workshop does not qualify any participant as an equine assisted trained provider. It is an introduction to equine assisted therapy that includes experientials. 

Pre-requisites

Brain spotting Phase I

Have read Brainspotting by David Grand

No equine experience required

CEs

7 CEs can be purchase for $40.00 through Engaged Minds Continuing Education

Please contact your board to see if CEU’s are accepted by your board, as each state is different.

CE's approved for:

Social Workers:

NYS and ASWB ACE

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 

Stables at Living Free Sanctuary located at 54250 Keen Camp Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Please arrive early as we will begin the workshop daily at 8:00am, and we will end at 4:30pm.  Please wear layers as it can be chilly in the mornings and with the wind, and warm up in the afternoons. Lunch

Cost

$350

Spaces limited to 20 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. 

EquiAttune: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Modelwith Equine Assisted Healing 

May 22-24th, 2026

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 was developed to assist in providing Brainspotting practitioners a space to creatively practice the Neuroexperiential Model (NEM) and Dual Attunement Frame within equine assisted sessions. We will practice the Uncertainty Principle and staying in the Tail of the Comet through multiple group discussions, experientials, demonstrations, and practicums.  

Course prerequisites for Mental Health Professional (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 Specialist (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 purchase for $40.00 through Engaged Minds Continuing Education

Please contact your board to see if CEU’s are accepted by your board, as each state is different.

CE's approved for:

Social Workers:

NYS and ASWB ACE

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

May 22-24th 2026 8:00am-4:00pm daily

Location

Stables at Living Free Sanctuary located at 54250 Keen Camp Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561

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 with the wind, and warm up in the afternoons. Lunch will be provided.   

Cost

Total cost for the 3 day workshop is 1250.00. 

Price includes facility fees, lunch each day, multiple group experientials, 3 EquiAttune demonstrations, and 3 opportunities to practice and receive EquiAttune sessions. Lodging is not included, however Idyllwild is a beautiful tourist town with many options for lodging and restaurants. 

Spaces are limited to 20 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.