BRAINSPOTTING TRAININGS
WHAT IS BRAINSPOTTING?
Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of challenging symptoms. Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with BioLateral sound, which is deep, direct, powerful yet focused and containing.
Brainspotting identifies activated eye positions designated as Brainspots. Located through either one or both eyes, Brainspots are observed from either the “Inside Window” of the clients felt sense and/or the “Outside Window” of the clients’ reflexive responses (i.e., blink, eye twitches or wobbles, pupil dilation, quick breaths and subtle body shifts). Students will first learn the phenomenological approach that underpins strategies for Brainspotting, followed by strategies for identifying and processing Brainspots. Attention will be given to the utilization and integration of Brainspotting into ongoing treatment, including highly dissociative clients.
Brainspotting is adaptable to almost all areas of specialization. Brainspotting provides therapists with powerful tools to enable their patients to quickly and effectively process through the deep brain sources of many held traumas, emotional, somatic and performance problems.
ONLINE BRAINSPOTTING TRAININGS
Awaken Consulting Services provides comprehensive online Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2 trainings led by Mariya Javed-Payne, a skilled Somatic Trauma Therapist and Brainspotting Trainer. These trainings are designed for and equip therapists, healers, and organizations with cutting-edge, powerful somatic trauma techniques to enhance therapeutic practice and promote deep healing. Whether you’re seeking Brainspotting certification, advanced skills, or a deeper understanding of Brainspotting, our online Brainspotting trainings offer an accessible and supportive learning environment through a decolonization and liberation lens centering community. Expand your practice with expert guidance and transformative tools for working with trauma. Immersive Phase 1 and 2 trainings in Brainspotting therapy for professionals. Join us and support your clients with this revolutionary somatic therapy.
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS/RETREATS
Mariya Javed-Payne also offers in-person Brainspotting intensive retreats and specialty workshops. These experiences are advanced deep dives into trauma healing, personal growth and consciousness, and learning advanced practice and embodiment skills with Brainspotting and other somatic and energy based healing approaches. By gathering in intimate groups and addressing our own wounds in community, participants can gain new tools and ways of relating and being that are deep, nourishing, and sustainable. Take a look at the schedule below to explore in-person experiences.
LIVE BRAINSPOTTING TRAINING SCHEDULE
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online (November 6-8, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (January 22-24, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (February 19-21, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (March 5-7, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online (March 19-21, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Intensive Training Retreat-AKUMAL, MEXICO (*7 SEATS AVAILABLE)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
PREREQUISITE: Live Brainspotting Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (April 16-18, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (May 21-23, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (June 18-20, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (July 16-18, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online (August 6-8, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (August 20-22, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (September 24-26, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (October 22-24, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online (November 12-14, 2027)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (October 23-25, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live online interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (Sept 25-27, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
SSWANA/MENA Ancestral Healing Retreat-Minnetonka, Minnesota
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Prerequisite: Completion of live in-person or online Phase 1 Brainspotting training or interest/curiosity in Brainspotting, shamanic healing, energy work.
Audience: This is an AFFINITY ONLY SPACE for the SSWANA/MENA community. This retreat is for therapists and healing practitioners who are trained in Brainspotting or are Brainspotting curious and have a desire to engage in meaningful intergenerational healing work.
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online (August 21-23, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (August 7-9, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
IN PERSON Brainspotting & Ketamine Specialty Workshop-Portland, OR (*1 SEAT REMAINING)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC.
Live in person experience in Tigard, OR (near Portland)
PREREQUISITE/AUDIENCE: Licensed or pre-licensed therapists/medical providers with in person or online Brainspotting Phase 1 training (Phase 2 is recommended). No KAP experience required.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (July 17-19, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Taking Care of our Parts During Enduring Crises: Understanding Dissociative Phenomena
Hosted by Connie Johnshoy-Currie, Pshy.D
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Introduction to Brainspotting and Ketamine Therapy
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training for India- Online (January 10, 11, 17, 18th, 2026) (Indian Standard Time)
This training is hosted by Brainspotting India trainers Bharathy Thridandam, MSW, LCSW and Akshita Vaidyanathan, LICSW.
*This training is reserved only for participants located or working in India
June 20, 21, 27, 28, 2026
Indian Standard Time
8:30am-3pm all four days
Live interactive webinar presented in Indian Standard Time
AUDIENCE:
-Psychologists, social workers, counselors with post-graduate degrees -MDs, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurses with Master’s level degree or above
-Students in a psychology, social work, counseling, or psychiatry program, who will be completing their post-graduate degree by 2027
This training is an effort to build a community of Brainspotting practitioners in India
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (June 19-21, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online via Zoom (June 5-7, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
FULL/WAITLIST Brainspotting Ancestral Healing Retreat-LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Prerequisite: Completion of live in-person or online Phase 1 Brainspotting training or interest/curiosity in Brainspotting, shamanic healing, energy work.
Audience: This retreat is for those healing professionals who desire to engage in meaningful ancestral/intergenerational healing work through Brainspotting, somatics, shamanism, breathwork, energy work, and ritual healing practices.
Brainspotting Immersion-Minnetonka, MN
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live in person workshop in Minnetonka, MN
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
IN PERSON Brainspotting & Ketamine Specialty Workshop-Minnetonka, MN
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC.
Live in person experience in Minnetonka, Minnesota
PREREQUISITE/AUDIENCE: Licensed or pre-licensed therapists/medical providers with in person or online Brainspotting Phase 1 training (Phase 2 is recommended). No KAP experience required.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (April 17-19, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (March 27-29, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online (March 6-8, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
PREREQUISITE: In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (February 20-22, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
5 Day Brainspotting Intensive Training Retreat-AKUMAL, MEXICO (*FULL/WAITLIST)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
PREREQUISITE: Live Brainspotting Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
An Introduction to Brainspotting and Ketamine Workshop
Presented by: Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online (January 23-25, 2026)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time (CST)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training for India- Online (June 20, 21, 27, 28, 2026 Indian Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
*This training is reserved only for participants located or working in India
January 10, 11, 17, 18, 2025 (Indian Standard Time)
8:30 am-2 pm all four days
Live interactive webinar presented in Indian Standard Time
AUDIENCE:
-Psychologists, social workers, counselors with post-graduate degrees -MDs, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurses with Master’s level degree or above
-Students in a psychology, social work, counseling, or psychiatry program, who will be completing their post-graduate degree by 2026
This training is an effort to build a community of Brainspotting practitioners in India
An Introduction to the Developmental Trauma Modal of Brainspotting-Brainspotting Help Webinar
Presented by: Steve Sawyer, LCSW
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Group Brainspotting-Brainspotting Help Webinar
Hosted by Glenda Z. Villamarin, MA, LCP, PhD (c)
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting with Children in Times of Crisis-Brainspotting Help Webinar
Hosted by Monika Baumann
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training-Online (July 18-20, 2025)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
FULL/WAITLIST- Brainspotting Intensive Training Retreat-Akumal, Mexico
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
AUDIENCE:
PREREQUISITE: Live Brainspotting Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, executive/life coaches, medical professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, clergy, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students and interns in a mental health graduate program.
Brainspotting Basics-Live Webinar (Central Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time
This is an introduction to Brainspotting course to help raise interest about Brainspotting
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, mental health students and interns, and healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds.