COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this workshop, our focus is on helping clinicians develop clinical skills needed for KAP. Clinicians will learn how to implement principles of KAP in practice, respond to common questions and challenges that can arise during KAP, gain experience playing therapist and patient in KAP, and have opportunities to observe and discuss in dyadic/triadic work with live supervision.

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 two interventions that help create physical and emotional safety before, during, and after a ketamine therapy session

2. Describe two clinical interventions for facilitating memory of a non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) experience

3. Explain a mindfulness/relaxation/breathing method that can be used to assist patients with anxiety and easing entry into NOSC

4. List two interventions to support inner-directed focus in KAP.

5. Describe two effective strategies or interventions to use with challenging emotional and spiritual experiences that might arise during a ketamine session

6. List two important follow-up methods and questions to ensure effective integration is taking place following a KAP session