Introduction to Brainspotting & Ketamine Therapy
“Introduction to Brainspotting & Ketamine Therapy'” with Mariya Javed-Payne, LICSW, LADC
June 26th, 2026 from 12-1:30PM Mountain Time
Recording Available; CEs pending
This introductory training provides an overview of ketamine-assisted therapy through a Brainspotting-informed lens. Participants will explore the neurophysiological and experiential effects of ketamine, including its impact on trauma processing and non-ordinary states of consciousness. The presentation covers assessment, screening, and practical integration of both low-dose and high-dose ketamine in conjunction with Brainspotting. Emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, and culturally responsive frameworks, along with practical guidance for clinicians seeking to incorporate ketamine into Brainspotting and somatic trauma work.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic pharmacology of ketamine and its clinical applications, including key considerations for assessment and screening.
- Explain how ketamine influences the nervous system, trauma processing, and neuroexperiential states.
- Identify core principles for incorporating low-dose ketamine within Brainspotting sessions.
- Differentiate the roles of Brainspotting in supporting both low-dose and high-dose (transpersonal) ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapies.
- Apply ethical, legal, and culturally responsive considerations when integrating ketamine into clinical practice, including attention to set, setting, ritual, and equity.
About Mariya:
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 treating trauma, somatic psychotherapies, psychedelic assisted therapy, and ancestral healing. The foundation of her work is decolonial and liberation-based. She is also the co-founder of Awakened Roots, a sanctuary and healing space where she offers breathwork, shamanic healing, and other earth-based wisdom offerings. She serves as a bridge between the mystical and the mainstream and has courageously supported thousands of therapists, healers, and individuals to embody their aliveness and potential.