Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training Program
We provide live, online didactic trainings and in-person experiential retreats in KAP
Virtual Training
These programs are designed to provide interested physicians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals with principles and procedures of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
We offer live, online didactical training in Fundamental, Advanced, and Special Topics in KAP. Most practitioners benefit from taking our Modules in sequence. The professional development acquired in our training program builds progressively upon each previous Module’s knowledge and skills.
Module 1 is a prerequisite for any of the other modules in the Foundational Series. If you’ve attained Introductory KAP Training from another training provider and would like to get the Module 1 prerequisite waived, please contact us at training@polarisinsight.com with more details.
These Modules are live webinars via Zoom. Full-day trainings are from 9am to 5pm Pacific Time Zone. Half-day Modules (Music, Medical, ACT) either begin at 8am or 9am Pacific. Please refer to the individual Module page for more information.
Foundational Series
These 6 Modules cover the foundations of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, including treatment protocols and the theory and practice of working with non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine 101, Set and Setting, Protocol and Integration
*This course is a prerequisite for Modules 2-5 and the Practice Module.
July 13 • September 30
Intermediate Workshop I on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Use of Touch, Transpersonal Principles, Transference, Experiential
August 13 • November 1
Intermediate Workshop II on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Countertransference, Ethical Issues, Virtual and Group KAP, Spiritual Experiences
September 17 • December 17
Intermediate Workshop III on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine and Substance Misuse, Working with Attachment, Integration
June 24 • October 15 • January 14
Intermediate Workshop IV on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Liberation Psychology, Somatic Perspectives, Challenging Experiences
July 17 • October 30 • February 5
Training and Practice of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Participatory Session to Discuss and Apply Concepts and KAP Practices
August 2 • November 11
Advanced Series
This series explores advanced topics in ketamine- and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, including: the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, depth psychotherapy, working with symbols, images, and mystical experiences, maximizing the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness, and the range of potential psychological experiences in KAP.
Advanced Workshop I on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies
Depth Therapies, the Therapeutic Relationship, Spiritual Experiences
June 8
Advanced Workshop II on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies
Neurotheology, Meditation, Mystical Experiences, Ecopsychedelic Perspectives
August 16
Advanced Workshop III on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies
Mystical States, Restoring Embodiment, Protocol Innovations
September 13
Special Topics Series
This series was inspired by the expertise of colleagues and a need for special topics training. These Modules provide a deep dive into six distinct topics within KAP, focusing on various parts of the protocol and helping clinicians develop specific skills.
Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious​​ Trauma, Self-Care
Burnout, Grief Work, Use of Sound, Aromas, and Ritual
September 28
Music for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Using Music in KAP Sessions and Creating Playlists
August 3
Medical Module by Rainfall Medicine
Medical Protocol, the Role of Nurses in KAP
June 21
Ethics and Client Expectations Module
Multiplicity, Boundaries, Exploring Client Expectations
October 28
Integration Module
Practical Tools, Expressive Arts, Sound Journey, Group Integration Practice
February 28, 2025
Experiential Retreats
Join us for an immersive training retreat, where you will:
- Build upon the training from the modules and develop and strengthen clinical skills through intensive didactic and experiential training
- Increase familiarity with intake, preparation, set and setting, safety monitoring, non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), and trust in the inner organic healing intelligence
- Learn through direct experience about the medical, biological, psychological, transpersonal, and phenomenological aspects of the ketamine experience
- Integrate experiences in small and large group settings as well as cultivate several forms of nonverbal integration processes through the use of music, art therapy, movement/dance, writing, meditation, and other practices
- Expand community and develop group cohesion within a small cohort
- Engage in short didactics, case presentations, and question-and-answer sessions
- Further develop informed and responsible practices around the therapeutic use of ketamine
Training Module FAQs
What is the format of the training?
All trainings are live webinars via Zoom with a mix of didactic teaching, small group discussion, and Q&As. You can also ask live questions to the presenters. There are breaks throughout the day as well as a lunch break.
Can I receive CE Credits for the modules?
Yes. Licensed clinicians, doctors, social workers, nurses, etc. may receive CE credits. You must have a current license (CE credits cannot be awarded "in advance" if you are working on licensure or planning on becoming licensed in the future) to receive credits through the American Psychological Association or the Spiritual Competency Academy (for nurses). The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
Clinicians from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board for approval.
Do I have to be a therapist to take the training?
This training is focused on working with ketamine in the context of psychotherapy, and our trainees are mostly LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, PsyDs, PhDs, MDs, NDs, DOs, RNs and chaplains.
Do I have to take Module 1 before taking the other modules?
If you have not worked with KAP or had other training similar to ours (PRATI, KTC, Sage), it is important to attend Module 1, as that is the stepping stone in our training and explains dosing, protocol, ketamine effects, and types of ketamine experience. Module 1 will familiarize you with the structure of the session and the guiding principles we use.
I did another KAP training, can I skip Module 1?
We will accept trainings from PRATI, KTC, Kriya, and Sage, as they are other KAP training centers. For clinicians who have gone through MAPS, we do ask that you take Module 1, as the MAPS training is not specific to ketamine in terms of history, dosing, protocol, steps in the session and integration challenges.
Are the modules recorded?
All trainings are live webinars via Zoom and are not recorded. You will have access to materials and presentations in your Module Dashboard.
Can I register a group?
Polaris Insight Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and other mental health professionals. Polaris Insight Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
For inquiries about our trainings and retreats, please email training@polarisinsight.com.
In order to request accommodations for training, please email training@polarisinsight.com.
For questions about receiving CE credits for training, please email ce@polarisinsight.com.