Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, LICSW, LADC
in partnership with
Jessica Corp, LPC, CADC & Dr. Amy Kelchner
Empathy Grove Clinic in Tigard, Oregon
**Please read all the details below. We will be in touch regarding screening and the medical evaluation after you complete your registration.**
Registration Options
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Join us for an immersive two-day, in-person workshop designed for Brainspotting therapists seeking to integrate low-dose ketamine into their practice. This training explores how low-dose (psycholytic) ketamine can enhance Brainspotting sessions as well as how Brainspotting can be used for preparation and integration in transpersonal journeys.
Day one focuses on education and ethical considerations regarding ketamine and Brainspotting, a group Brainspotting and low dose ketamine experience, while day two offers further hands-on experiential learning, providing an understanding of ketamine’s synergistic role within the Brainspotting neuroexperiential model through live ketamine-assisted Brainspotting demonstrations and practicums.
With this training you will be able to:
introduce and use low-dose ketamine into your Brainspotting and therapy practice
understand the basics of ketamine, safety, precautions, and effects
understand how to structure and blend ketamine into a Brainspotting session
walk away with practical and logistical information for safe and easy implementation into your practice (consents, prescriber information, etc.)
connect with resources to deepen your learning about ketamine therapy
*This training is not a replacement for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy training for high dose/transpersonal journeys. It will equip you to use low dose ketamine with somatic therapy, which is generally not taught in most KAP programs.
WORKSHOP TOPICS
Screening, Safety, & Ketamine Pharmacology
Ethical, Legal, & Social Justice Considerations
Ketamine’s Impact on the Nervous System & Trauma Processing
Techniques for Integrating Ketamine into Brainspotting
Resource & Dissociation Work through a Brainspotting Lens
Utilizing Brainspotting for Preparation & Integration in Transpersonal Journeys
Structuring Low-Dose Work into Your Practice
Developing Set, Setting & Rituals to Engage in Culturally Responsive Therapy
Group Ketamine & Brainspotting Experiential and Applications
Low-dose ketamine and Brainspotting demonstration plus 2 hour practicum with a dyad partner
AUDIENCE/PREREQUISITE:
This workshop is designed for licensed or pre-licensed Brainspotting therapists and medical providers with Phase 1 training (Phase 2 recommended) who want to expand their skills in trauma processing, psychedelic assisted therapy, and learn how to blend psycholytic ketamine with Brainspotting into their practice. Previous ketamine or psychedelic assisted therapy training is not required.DATE/TIME:
Friday, July 31st from 9 am-6:30 pm
Saturday, August 1st from 9 am- 6:30 pm
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Workshop will be capped at 14 participants.LOCATION: In person at Empathy Grove Ketamine Clinic in Tigard, Oregon (9370 SW Greenburg Rd. Suite 601, Tigard, OR 97223)
FLIGHTS: For out of state individuals, please fly into PDX airport.
RIDES: On both days, you will not be able to drive home after the experiential (you are not allowed to drive for 4 hours after ingesting ketamine). Please arrange a ride in advance or consider using rideshare/Uber/Lyft to arrive to/from the training location.
PRICE: $1100 which includes the workshop tuition, psychological screening, medical evaluation and medicine cost for practicum.MEDICAL EVALUATION: Dr. Amy Kelchner at Empathy Grove will provide the medical evaluation to assess each trainee for appropriateness to receive ketamine.
You are also welcome to establish with a provider of your choice and obtain a ketamine prescription to bring to the workshop. Please let us know if you choose this option.
Trainee is responsible for cost and coordination of lodging, flights, and travel expenses. We encourage sharing of lodging/rides with other participants wherever possible.
Payment plans are available for the workshop. Please contact us to discuss options.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 6th, 2026MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ELIGIBILITY CLAUSE:
Registration for this training does not guarantee that you will receive ketamine as part of the experiential process. Participation in the medicine portion of the training is contingent upon a comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation conducted in partnership with our psychiatric providers. This evaluation will assess whether ketamine is safe and appropriate for you based on your medical history, current medications, and psychological profile.
For your consideration, below is a list of major contraindications. This is not a comprehensive list and the medical evaluation will determine if ketamine is appropriate for you. Please reach out to us with any questions.
Some general psychological contraindications include:
Personal or family history of schizophrenia, psychosis, or mania/bipolar
Active suicidal ideation or attempts
Major emotional dysregulation
Uncontrolled substance use/addiction
Some general medical contraindications include:
Uncontrolled hypertension or other serious cardiac issues
Pregnancy/breastfeeding
History of raised intracranial pressure (stroke, aneurysms)
Allergy to ketamine
If you do not meet the medical or psychological criteria for ketamine administration, you will have two options:
Request a Refund: You may opt to withdraw from the training and receive a refund, minus a $100 administrative fee (if you’ve completed the medical/psych evaluation, $75 if you have not.)
Attend Without Medicine: You may still participate in the training experience, engaging in all didactic learning and exercises, observation, and integration practices without receiving ketamine.
This policy ensures that all participants receive care that is both ethical and medically appropriate, while also allowing for valuable engagement in the experiential learning process.
IN PERSON COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
The training will be held in English
Plan to attend all days of the training and avoid scheduling other activities during the training times
Course attendees must be present for the entire course and complete an evaluation
Partial credit is not allowed
Each attendee must sign in and out of each day
Please discuss any concerns with the trainer in advance
Evaluations, completion certificates, and continuing education certificates for those who purchase them will be emailed within a week of training completion.
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· Comprehensive Understanding: Learn how low-dose ketamine enhances Brainspotting for deeper trauma processing and neuroplasticity.
· Ethical & Legal Insights: Gain clarity on screening, safety, legal considerations, and social justice issues related to ketamine-assisted therapy.
· Practical Techniques: Explore Brainspotting approaches for ketamine preparation, session structure and facilitation, and integration.
· Experiential Learning: Participate in hands-on practice to deepen your skills in integrating these modalities.
· Holistic & Culturally Responsive Approaches: Discover ways to incorporate ritual and group applications into your Brainspotting practice.
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This training provides education and experiential learning on integrating low-dose (psycholytic) ketamine and Brainspotting to individual clients and groups to support and deepen trauma healing. This workshop does not cover all of the skills or knowledge to engage in psychedelic assisted/transpersonal (high-dose) therapy practices and does not provide certification as ketamine assisted psychotherapy is not goverened by any board at this time. Practitioners must stay abreast of their local and state laws, malpractice coverage, and federal regulations in regards to implementing ketamine into their practice. As with any modality, clinicians are encouraged to determine their own comfort level before offering these services and seek ongoing consultation and supervision as needed.
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Mariya Javed-Payne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and International Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant.
She is a somatic psychotherapist and the owner of Awaken Consulting Services, a private practice and consultancy where she utilizes Brainspotting therapy and offers training and consultation on the treatment of trauma, somatic psychotherapies, psychedelic assisted therapy, anti-racism, and other relevant mental health topics. She also offers therapy intensives for complex PTSD and addictions, where clients work with her for multiple hours a day for a number of days to get to the root of traumatic experiences.
Always seeking out the most cutting edge advances in treatment, she utilizes psychedelic medicines such as ketamine with somatic therapy. Her 14 years of experience have focused on clients with addictions, medication assisted treatment therapies, complex and developmental trauma, racial and ancestral trauma, oppression, and chronic pain. Identifying as a deep-hearted visionary and servant leader, she has served various leadership roles in the mental health service industry, such as Chief Clinical Officer at Institute for Integrative Therapies, the first psychedelic assisted therapy clinic in Minnesota, as well as Director of Behavioral Health at a large federally qualified health center. Mariya has courageously supported and trained many teams of physicians, therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to embody attunement and provide trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive counseling and addiction therapies to people and communities in need of healing.
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Complimentary certificates of completion for 15 clock hours are sent out within two weeks after the workshop. We also offer accredited CEs through our continuing education branch, Awakened Minds Academy, should your state licensing board require them.
Awakened Minds Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7926. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Awakened Minds Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEs are a separate $30 purchase and must be purchased by the end of the workshop. CEs are not available after the workshop ends. We will also send a link to purchase in your welcome email after registration. This course totals 15 clock hours/CE credit hours, including 2 ethics CEs.
You can buy accredited CEs here: Brainspotting and Ketamine Workshop July 2026
You will need to do your research on whether you qualify to use these. Each state has their own rules, and some will accept them, others will not. We also have a helpful guide below to review your state’s continuing education regulations.
Continuing Education Requirements by State
Full attendance is required, as well as the completion of an evaluation after the course. Evaluations and certificates are sent out within two weeks of the end of the course.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUND POLICY FOR CE CERTIFICATES: You may request a refund for your CE certificate before the end of the last day of training. We will provide you with a full refund minus $10 administrative fee.
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Describe 3 current limitations of mental health treatment in the USA.
Explain the neurobiological, pharmacological, and therapeutic mechanisms of low-dose ketamine and Brainspotting.
Identify appropriate screening criteria and safety protocols for integrating ketamine into Brainspotting therapy.
Explain the therapeutic potential of ketamine and its relevance in mental health.
Describe 2 of each of the following: ethical, legal, and social justice and cultural concerns related to ketamine-assisted therapy within a Brainspotting framework.
Analyze how ketamine affects the nervous system and its role in somatic trauma processing and emotional regulation.
Demonstrate how to incorporate ketamine into Brainspotting sessions to deepen neuroprocessing and healing through practicum and dyadic work.
Apply Brainspotting techniques to manage dissociation and strengthen resourcing in ketamine-assisted sessions.
Explore best practices for facilitating ketamine-assisted Brainspotting in a group therapy setting.
Utilize Brainspotting techniques to support clients in preparing for and integrating transpersonal ketamine journeys.
Develop a holistic, ritual-based, and culturally attuned approach to ketamine-assisted therapy beyond the traditional medical model.
Describe 3 elements of set, setting, and culturally responsive therapy
Create a structured plan for incorporating low-dose ketamine and Brainspotting into clinical practice, considering supervision and ongoing education.
Describe 3 framework elements that support group low-dose ketamine therapy
Demonstrate mastery of the low-dose ketamine & Brainspotting session frame
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Please review the training participant consent form here.
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Your tuition comes with one free post-training consultation group:
Wednesday, August 26th at 2-3 pm CST
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We are dedicated to making sure all of our continuing education (CE) programs uphold the highest standards of accessibility. If you have specific needs or accommodations, we encourage you to contact us. Sharing your requests before the training helps us create an inclusive and supportive learning experience for everyone.
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We will provide you with a full refund if you cancel up to 14 days before the event (less $75 administrative fee per ticket purchased, $100 if you’ve completed the medical/psych screening). We do not offer partial refunds if you are unable to attend the entire training. However, we know that life situations arise, so please contact us if you have a special circumstance.
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DATA USAGE & SECURITY
Your data is kept private and secure and we do not sell your information to any other parties. We may use your email to update you for future trainings and news from Awaken Consulting Services. You are welcome to opt out at any time.
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Participants who have a grievance regarding our continuing education courses are invited to submit their concerns in writing through our online form within 30 days of course completion.
Please include the following information when submitting a grievance:
· Your name and contact information
· Course title, completion date, and instructor’s name (if applicable)
· A detailed explanation of the concern, including relevant facts and any supporting documentation
· The outcome or resolution you are seeking
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For questions or concerns, please reach out to:
Awaken Consulting Services, LLC
CC: Awakened Minds Academy
2717 Hidden Creek Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55391
763-232-4694
Email