Ketamine vs. Spravato: Comparing Psychedelic Therapies, Risks & Benefits | Training Insights
Ketamine and Spravato (esketamine) are reshaping the mental health landscape—but what’s the difference between them, and how do they fit into the world of psychedelic therapy?
In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison unpack the history, benefits, and risks of these powerful medicines. They discuss how ketamine therapy is used for depression, anxiety, and trauma, and what clinicians should know about safe, ethical administration and psychedelic-assisted therapy training.
You’ll learn:
How ketamine and Spravato differ in formulation and clinical use
The role of psychedelic integration therapy after ketamine sessions
Whether ketamine qualifies as a true psychedelic
Safety considerations, side effects, and ketamine therapy legal status
How psychedelic therapy training and integration training prepare professionals for this growing field
This episode offers insights for clinicians pursuing psychedelic certification, ketamine training, or psilocybin therapy training in Colorado, Oregon, or Canada, as well as anyone interested in the future of psychedelic research and alternative medicine training.
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✨ PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY FRONTIERS PODCAST
Welcome to the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers Podcast with Dr. Reid Robison and Dr. Stephen Thayer, faculty members at Numinus and leading voices in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Each episode explores the latest insights in psychedelic therapy training, integration therapy, and research–from clinical applications and ethics to mindfulness, neuroscience, and personal growth.
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Numinus is transforming mental health care through science, compassion, and education. We conduct clinical research and offer professional psychedelic therapy training programs that prepare facilitators and therapists to ethically and effectively support clients through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Our programs are designed for regulated mental health professionals and healthcare providers interested in psychedelic facilitator training, integration therapy, and alternative medicine courses that combine evidence-based science with trauma-informed care.
Numinus is an approved provider of Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator Training (120 didactic hours + practicum) and Colorado Natural Medicine Facilitator Training (150 didactic hours + practicum + consultation hours).
These accredited pathways are ideal for those exploring:
• Psychedelic-assisted therapy training
• Psychedelic certification programs
• Psilocybin training in Colorado, Oregon, and New Mexico
• Integration and harm reduction practices
• Alternative medicine training for mental health professionals
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CORE COURSES:
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• Introduction to Psychedelics: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/in...
• Molecular Foundations: Psilocybin and Others: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/mo...
• Colorado Ethics Course: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/un...
• Practical Applications: Experiential and Practicum Options: https://numinusnetwork.com/courses/pr...
Each course helps you build a foundation in integration therapy, psychedelic research, and client-centered facilitation, equipping you for practice in emerging legal frameworks such as psilocybin in Colorado and psilocybin in Oregon.
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