MODULE 1:
Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Upcoming Dates:
October 10th • December 14th
Time:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
Instructors:
Harvey Schwartz, PhD • Veronika Gold, LMFT • Eric Sienknecht, PsyD • Robert Voloshin, DO
While we recommend clinicians to take Module 1 with us, those who have taken equivalent introductory training with one of the other training centers (KTC, KRIYA, PRATI, SAGE) can take all other modules.
$350
Regular Price
$429
CE Price
Training & Retreats
These programs are designed to provide interested physicians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals with principles and procedures of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has recently emerged as one of the most innovative treatments for depression, particularly treatment resistant depression (TRD), and shows promise as well in treating anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychological conditions. Integrating pharmacological, psychological, and archetypal/transpersonal elements, KAP represents a new synthesis (or hybrid model) of psychotherapy. Empirical results, particularly during the past decade, demonstrate that ketamine and KAP may be able to assist clinical populations whose symptoms and psychological issues have not been responsive to treatment by other means. At the same time, KAP holds promise for effective treatment of individuals with end of life anxiety, existential distress and less severe diagnoses.
The practice of KAP, including diverse dosing strategies, allows clinicians to craft intervention strategies at both the psycholytic (trance, self-reflective) and psychedelic (transformational/transpersonal) levels of experience. In this introductory module, we cover a wide range of topics to help clinicians understand the potential use and efficacy of KAP as well as other psychedelic medicines, and we present the current state of the art clinical models for these treatments. We also briefly cover recent promising lines of research in the field.
Teachings are appropriate for healthcare professionals as well as the general public. Healthcare professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the various dosing strategies and routes of administration
2. Explain the difference between infusion treatment and KAP and the pros and cons of each modality
3. Describe three side effects of ketamine and how they are managed
4. Describe and summarize the three main elements of the KAP protocol and their place and value in the treatment process: preparation, experiential, and integration
5. Explain and describe the difference between psycholytic and psychedelic treatment processes
6. Describe three of the significant controversies in the field of KAP and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy
Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals:
Polaris Insight Center provides didactic, experiential, and residential training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. 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.
We offer the training in multiple modules with Module 1 being a required course for Modules 2-5 and the Practice Module. Taking modules in the sequence is recommended but not required, as each module builds on the knowledge and skills taught in the previous module.
Cost:
Module 1 is $350 ($325 + a $25 non-refundable administrative fee) and 8 CE credits are available for an additional $79.
Cancellation Policy:
Participants need to cancel up to 2 weeks in advance to receive a 100% refund of the $325. If canceled after the 2-weeks-in-advance period they can use the credit for a future training or receive a 50% refund.
Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals
- CE credits for psychologists are provided by Polaris Insight Center which is sponsoring this program. Polaris Insight Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Polaris Insight Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
- LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
- For questions about enrolling in CEs for psychologists, LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LMFT or any other CE questions, contact us at ce@polarisinsight.com.
- Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA), a co-sponsor of this program, is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.
- For questions about CEs for nurses, visit www.spiritualcompetencyacademy.com or contact the Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com
- Other questions about training can be emailed to our Training Coordinator at training@polarisinsight.com