TRAINING
Polaris Insight Center provides didactic, experiential, and residential trainings in Ketamine Assisted Therapy. These programs are designed to provide interested physicians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with principles and procedures of KAP and how to use ketamine in combination with psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
UPCOMING DATES:
Module 1 : July 25th, August 8th, September 21st, October 24th
Module 2: August 15th, October 12th, November 7th
Module 3: September 12th, November 16th
Didactic Training Modules – 7.5 hours each
Module 1: Introductory Workshop to Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Module 2: Intermediate Workshop on Focused Clinical Issues
Module 3: Advanced Workshop on Focused Clinical Issues
Module 1: Introductory Workshop on Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
In this workshop, participants will learn to:
- Understand difference between traditional psychotherapy and KAP
- Identify and attend to Set and Setting variables
- Work clinically with non ordinary states of consciousness
- Work within a Therapeutic Triangle (Therapist, Physician, Patient)
- Understand screening process, medical risks and contraindications
- Understand the usage of different Routes of Administration and Dosing Strategies
- Support and Facilitate the Integration Process
- Understand political and clinical controversies in the field
The next Introductory Workshop will be offered virtually, via Zoom, on July 25th, August 8th, September 21st, and October 24th 9AM-5PM PST.
Module 2: Intermediate Workshop on Focused Clinical Issues
In this workshop, participants will learn to:
- Address and work with nervous system dysregulation
- Work with somatic and therapeutic touch
- Implement principles and techniques of Transpersonal Psychology
- Understand the unique transference challenges of KAP
- Understand countertransference to further the therapeutic process
- Improve individualized treatment based on case study presentations
- participate in a role play during an experiential using KAP set and setting
The next Intermediate Workshop will be offered virtually, via Zoom, on August 15th, October 12th, and November 7th 9AM-5PM PST. While we recommend clinicians to take Module 1 with us, those who have taken equivalent with one of the other training centers (KTC, KRIYA, PRATI) can sign up for Module 2.
Module 3: Advanced Workshop on Focused Clinical Issues
In this workshop, participants will learn to:
- Work with attachment in KAP
- Work with Countertransference part 2
- Collaborate with outside providers of Ketamine patients
- Implement virtual Ketamine Assisted Therapy
- Integrate Spiritual Experiences patients might have during treatment
- Implement Group Ketamine AssistedTherapy
The next Advanced Workshop will be offered virtually, via Zoom, on September 12th and November 16th 9AM-5PM PST. While we recommend clinicians to take Module 1 with us, those who have taken equivalent with one of the other training centers (KTC, KRIYA, PRATI), can sign up for Module 2, and then Module 3.
The cost for each module is $300. Module 1 Workshop is not required if clinician has previous training in KAP with KTC, KRIYA, or PRATI.
To apply, please email us: training@polarisinsight.com
Experiential Modules
Dates will be confirmed as soon as possible due to COVID-19.
Experiential Workshop – 5-hours
In the self-experiential teaching module participants will have a chance to participate in KAP small group experience. A medical and psychological intake to evaluate for medical eligibility is required prior to the experiential. Group integration session immediately follows the experience. The cost for the experiential module is $600. To inquire, please contact Veronika at veronika@polarisinsight.com
Practicum (available by invitation only)
For the practicum, participants will have the chance to shadow and assist our clinicians during an actual KAP group session.
Retreats
Residential options including intensive didactical and experiential training.
Dates will be confirmed as soon as COVID-19 is not impacting social activities.
Level 1: Five-day/four-night residential training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy theory and practice.
Level 2: Four-day/three-night residential training on Advanced Training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy practice.
KETAMINE LOZENGE GROUP FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Ketamine Providers interested in a support group during COVID-19 using Ketamine please email: veronika@polarisinsight.com
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSULTATION
Ketamine Providers interested in a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy consultation contact: veronika@polarisinsight.com
TREATMENT GROUP FOR CLINICIANS
KAP group for eligible clinicians contact: veronika@polarisinsight.com
EMPLOYMENT
Clinicians interested in working with Polaris Insight Center contact: info@polarisinsight.com
TRAINING/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
If you or your organization would like to know more about Polaris run trainings or speaking engagements please contact: info@polarisinsight.com