Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Latest Research, Mechanisms, Best Practices in Clinical Application
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment for treatment-resistant depression. It also has a growing research base evidencing its effectiveness with other mental health issues. The presenters will provide a summary of the latest research on KAP, including an understanding of its mechanism of action, routes of administration, best practices, diagnoses that have research support, and legal and ethical issues. The presentation will also provide guidance on appropriate clients for KAP and the use of KAP with diverse populations.
Attendees will be given resources for training and further information. There are no known risks to attendees or clients. As with all clinical interventions, attendees should be thoughtful about applying KAP skills without appropriate training and supervision.
Learning Statement:
At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees should be able to describe KAP, the manner in which ketamine affects the brain and body, and appropriate clients for KAP.
Learning Objectives:
(1) Attendees will be able to summarize the mechanism of action of ketamine.
(2) Attendees will be able to list diagnoses with research support for the use of KAP.
(3) Attendees will be able to outline the elements of KAP, including the different routes of administration.
About the presenters:
Shelle Welty, PsyD, has completed Integrative Psychiatry Institute’s 250-hour program in psychedelics, which included extensive didactic and experiential training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Dr. Welty specializes in the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma, offering KAP as part of a holistic approach to the treatment of complex trauma and mood disorders.
Tammy Clouston, LCSW is a board approved supervisor and has also completed Integrative Psychiatry Institute’s 250-hour program in psychedelics, which included extensive didactic and experiential training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Tammy specializes in the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma, group therapy, and suicide risk and prevention. Tammy uses KAP in her work with clients with complex trauma and mood disorders.
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