COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this advanced workshop, a variety of seasoned KAP psychotherapists with a diverse array of backgrounds and approaches will be sharing their clinical experiences, protocol innovations and theoretical understandings. Some of the themes that will be discussed include: the strategic use of low-dose/psycholytic sessions; innovations in set/setting and preparatory processes; an introduction to the use of a client’s “language of self” as a vehicle for maximizing and improving clinical process, outcome and durability of positive effects of KAP; expectation management and screening; the range of psychological experiences clients may have in KAP; follow-up presentation (from Module 7) on therapeutic work with symbols, images and imagination processes in a relational context as integral elements of effective treatment; and exploring potential pitfalls of treatment including psychological dependence and wishful projections within altered states of consciousness. Throughout the workshop, case examples will be used to illustrate important points and perspectives.

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. 1. List 2 ways to determine “the language of self” in their clients.
   2. Describe 3 features of an imaginal approach in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
   3. Demonstrate 2 techniques used to make therapeutic use of imaginal material in psychedelic experiences.
   4. Explain the rationale for and the step-wise process by which lower dose KAP can safely and gently support the exploration of various self-states and facilitate healing from trauma.
   5. Explain the critical importance of relational safety and connection as individuals integrate painful and/or pleasurable content emerging from their journeys as shaping their sense of self.
   6. Identify appropriate and optimal patients for treatment, and how to structure treatment pathways to support individual needs.