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Dear Colleagues, Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has psychedelic properties. There is considerable evidence supporting the efficacy of Ketamine in the treatment of medical disorders such as pain syndromes. More recently, off label use of Ketamine is being used in combination with a specialized psychotherapy to treat a number of psychological problems such as mood disorders, anxiety and trauma. Dear Colleagues,
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has psychedelic properties. There is considerable evidence supporting the efficacy of Ketamine in the treatment of medical disorders such as pain syndromes. More recently, off label use of Ketamine is being used in combination with a specialized psychotherapy to treat a number of psychological problems such as mood disorders, anxiety and trauma.
Providing therapy for patients in expanded or non-ordinary states of consciousness requires specialized training that is based on principles of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. The psychedelic model varies significantly from familiar cognitive and behavioural interventions. This curriculum is specifically designed for protocols used in the administration of low dose Ketamine. This model allows existing clinics/practitioners to provide this therapeutic model to their own clients. Support can be provided to clients/patients on-line, anywhere a practitioner is licensed or alternatively, locally in-person. Individual practitioners can choose to provide individual or group support.
This curriculum also provides opportunity to develop a strong basis of essential skills needed to safely support patients in and through low dose ketamine enhanced journeys using a psychedelic psychotherapy framework.
*Eligibility for Training This training is appropriate for psychologists, clinical therapists such as RP’s, SW’s and other Regulated healthcare professionals who want to understand the basic principles of KET.
Program Details
Dates:
Friday, March 25th, 1 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 26th, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 27th, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration: $1200 + HST
Early Bird Registration:
$1100+ HST (Before March 11th, 2022)
$1000+ HST (Before February 25th, 2022)
$900+ HST (Before February 11th, 2022)
November 26, 2021, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Presented by Dr. Dawn DeCunha EdD
SCHEDULE/PROGRAM
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Introductions and Outline of Workshop
9:10- 10:30 AM
TOPIC – Renaissance or Revolution?
- A Brief Review of the History of Psychoactive Compounds
- A Brief Review of What We Know About States of Consciousness
- Ordinary and Expanded States of Consciousness
- How Occasional Psychoactive Substances Could Change How We Practice
- Current Research and Training Around the World
- The Current Health Canada Position on Research and Practice
- Q and A
10:30 – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM
TOPIC – Ketamine Enhanced Therapy as a Gateway to the New Science
- The History of Ketamine & Contemporary Applications
- A Brief Review of the Psychopharmacology of Ketamine
- The unusual combination of Ketamine and Psychotherapy
- Off Label Medical and Psychological Applications
- The Hard Evidence for KET Protocols
- How Ketamine Enhanced Therapy is Poised to Become a Breakthrough Protocol for Depression and Other Mental Illnesses
- Assessment and Treatment Issues in the new ‘MedicoTherapy’
12:00 – 12:15 PM Q and A
12:15- 1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:45 PM
TOPIC – The Neuroscience and Functional Outcomes of Psychoactive Compounds
- A Brief History of Psychedelic Research & Contemporary Adaptations
- Ketamine and Temporary “Psycholytic” Effects
- The Essential Role of Psychological Best Practices
- Diagnosis and Measurement of Change
- Screening for Eligibility and Indication
- The Risks of KET
- The Four Essential Steps in a Basic KET Protocol
2:45 – 3:00 PM Q & A
3:00 – 3:15 PM Break
3:15- 4:30 PM
TOPIC – Psychology’s Role in the New Paradigm
- Therapist Qualities and Personal Experience
- Training and Credentialing Issues
- Emergence and Regulation of a Hybrid Profession
- The Commercialization of Health Care
- Teaching and Learning a New Way of Seeing Things
- Integrating Archetypal and Psychological Perspectives
- Measuring and Medicalizing the Ineffable
4:30 – 5:00 PM Q & A
Past Events
Training Webinar for Health Care Providers
July 10 & 11, 2021 - Basic Principles for Ketamine Enhanced Therapy
On Psych: Presented by the Ontario Psychological Association
May 13th 2021 - Podcast and Interview with Dr. Douglas from the Ontario Psychological Association
Webinar [Private - By Invitation only]
Saturday, April 24, 2021 - Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine for Healthcare Providers. If you'd like to have an invitation to this webinar, please submit a request through our contact form.
Live Panel Discussion
January 16th 2020 - Imagine Cinemas Carlton Cinema - Dr. DeCunha is invited to the live viewing of DOSED to be the lead clinician on the discussion panel.