
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.
2025 LIVE BRAINSPOTTING TRAINING SCHEDULE

Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (April 4-6, 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 Ancestral Healing Retreat-Akumal, Mexico
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 via Zoom (April 25-27, 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.

Brainspotting Healing the Healer Retreat-Saint Paul, MN
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live in person experience in Saint Paul, 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.

Brainspotting Phase 2 Training for India/Pakistan- Online via Zoom (May 17, 18, 24, 25th, 2025) (Indian Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
*This training is reserved only for participants located or working in India or Pakistan.
May 17, 18, 24, 25, 2025 (Indian Standard Time)
8:30 am-2 pm all four days
Live interactive webinar presented in Indian Standard Time
PREREQUISITE: Phase 1 completion is required
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 2025

IN PERSON Brainspotting & Ketamine Specialty Workshop-Portland, Oregon
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC and the Empathy Grove Ketamine Clinic.
Live in person experience in Portland, Oregon.
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 via Zoom (June 13-15, 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.

BIPOC Ancestral Healing Retreat-Tubac, Arizona
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 BIPOC therapists and healing practitioners who are trained in Brainspotting or are Brainspotting curious.

Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (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.

Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online via Zoom (August 8-10, 2025)
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 via Zoom (August 22-24, 2025)
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 via Zoom (September 12-14, 2025)
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.

(*FULL/WAITLIST) Brainspotting Intensive Training Retreat-SAN CARLÓS, COSTA RICA
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 via Zoom (October 24-26, 2025)
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 2 Training- Online via Zoom (November 7-9, 2025)
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 2 Training- Online via Zoom (March 7-9, 2025)
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 via Zoom (February 7-9, 2025)
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 via Zoom (January 24-26, 2025)
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/Pakistan- Online via Zoom (January 11, 12, 18, 19th, 2025) (Indian Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
*This training is reserved only for participants located or working in India and/or Pakistan
January 11, 12, 18, 19, 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 2025
This training is an effort to build a community of Brainspotting practitioners in India and Pakistan

Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online via Zoom (November 8-10, 2024)
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 via Zoom (October 25-27, 2024)
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.

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 Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (September 13-15, 2024)
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.

(FULL) Brainspotting Intensive Training Retreat-Minnetonka, MN, USA
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 Phase 1 Training for India- Online via Zoom (February 3, 4, 10, 11th, 2024) (Indian Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
February 3rd, 4th and 10th, 11th, 2024 (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 2024
*This training is reserved only for participants located or working in India
This training is an effort to build a community of Brainspotting practitioners in India.

Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (January 19-21, 2024)
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 (November 10-12, 2023)
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, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (Oct 20-Oct 22, 2023)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online via Zoom (August 11-13, 2023)
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, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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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.

Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (June 9-11, 2023)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (May 19-21, 2023)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online via Zoom (March 30-April 1, 2023)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC and Joy Myong, NCC, LPC, CADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
PREREQUISITE:
In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (March 3-5, 2023)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training for India- Online via Zoom (Indian Standard Time)
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
January 22, 23 & 28, 29, 2023
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 located in India
*This training is reserved only for participants located or working in India
This training is a humanitarian effort to build a community of Brainspotting practitioners in India.
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
Training Schedule
Brainspotting Basics-Live Webinar for India (Indian Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Indian Standard Time
This is an introduction to Brainspotting course to help raise interest about Brainspotting and bring a live Phase 1 online training to India
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors with post-graduate degrees located in India
*Only for participants located or working in India
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (Nov 28-30, 2022)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Standard Time
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Basics-Live Webinar for India (Indian Standard Time)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Indian Standard Time
This is an introduction to Brainspotting course to help raise interest about Brainspotting and bring a live Phase 1 online training to India
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors with post-graduate degrees located in India
*Only for participants located or working in India

Brainspotting Phase 2 Training- Online via Zoom (Oct 28-30, 2022)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC and Joy Myong, NCC, LPC, CADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time
PREREQUISITE:
In Person or Online Brainspotting Phase 1 Training
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting and Addictions with the Crocodile Setup Training- Online via Zoom (Oct 14-16, 2022)
Hosted by Dr. Roby Abeles, PsyD and Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC
This is an international live interactive webinar presented over three days:
October 14, 15, 16th 2022
9am- 5:30 pm Central Time Zone
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
It is assumed that those taking this training have basic or advanced experience working with Addictions
Prerequisite: live online or in person Brainspotting Phase 1 training

Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom (Sept 12-14, 2022)
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC and Joy Myong, NCC, LPC, CADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns
CLICK HERE to learn more and register
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Brainspotting Phase 1 Training- Online via Zoom
Hosted by Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC and Joy Myong, NCC, LPC, CADC
Live interactive webinar presented in Central Daylight Time
AUDIENCE:
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, healing professionals with strong clinical backgrounds, students, and interns