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Prepare YourSelf, Your Clients, and Your Practice for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: A Step by Step Guide
It is exceedingly easy to add psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to your outpatient practice. Not what you've heard or imagined? Let me change your mind. For licensed clinicians, it is simple, easy and fast. These medicines fit into our existing work, be it psychoanalytic psychotherapy, DBT, CBT, IFS, mindfulness-focused, somatically-based, narrative therapies, all of it. No need to let dread of extensive training/education derail you from this wildly fabulous new opportunity for the enrichment of your work. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) isn't a developmental or practice theory requiring a two year advanced-clinical training/education program. It is simply a potent, novel, user-friendly tool to incorporate into your existing practice/approach.
Whatever number of very stuck clients you have in mind for this treatment tool, quadruple it. You will be so awed by the wonder of this medicine, by the unfolding integration of psychedelic journey epiphanies and revelations into your clients' lives, you will want everyone to try it, yourself included. While you don't need extensive training/education to incorporate KAP into your outpatient practice, you do need the lay of the land; lots of details related to the medicine, its administration, its effects, evaluating candidacy, leveraging neuroplasticity, clinical counter-indications, consent forms and procedures, liability insurance; namely, the nuts and bolts. Collected here are resources I gathered with my KAP colleagues as I on-boarded ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into my private and group practice over the last two years, and a step-by-step instructional of each stage of the process; your KAP toolkit for getting started.
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is a rapidly growing part of our industry, capturing the imagination of client and clinician alike. With ketamine available now as a treatment tool, MDMA by next year, and psilocybin not long after that, it is time to get on the train.
Whatever number of very stuck clients you have in mind for this treatment tool, quadruple it. You will be so awed by the wonder of this medicine, by the unfolding integration of psychedelic journey epiphanies and revelations into your clients' lives, you will want everyone to try it, yourself included. While you don't need extensive training/education to incorporate KAP into your outpatient practice, you do need the lay of the land; lots of details related to the medicine, its administration, its effects, evaluating candidacy, leveraging neuroplasticity, clinical counter-indications, consent forms and procedures, liability insurance; namely, the nuts and bolts. Collected here are resources I gathered with my KAP colleagues as I on-boarded ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into my private and group practice over the last two years, and a step-by-step instructional of each stage of the process; your KAP toolkit for getting started.
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is a rapidly growing part of our industry, capturing the imagination of client and clinician alike. With ketamine available now as a treatment tool, MDMA by next year, and psilocybin not long after that, it is time to get on the train.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2023
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January 17, 2024
Karen L. Smith's "Prepare Yourself, Your Clients, and Your Practice For Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy" is a trailblazing guide that demystifies the integration of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) into contemporary therapeutic practices. Smith, an experienced outpatient psychotherapist, harnesses her expertise to present a concise, easy-to-follow manual that resonates with therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists.
Smith’s approach is refreshingly straightforward. She dissects the complexities of KAP, making it accessible for therapists who seek to enhance their practices without the burden of learning an entirely new skill set. The book is packed with practical tools, including client handouts, consent forms, intake evaluations, and checklists, ensuring that the reader is well-equipped to navigate this emerging field.
What sets this book apart is its ability to speak directly to therapists grappling with challenging cases, offering them a new avenue for client breakthroughs. Smith's writing is both informative and inspiring, emphasizing the transformative potential of KAP in therapeutic settings. Her unique blend of professional insight and practical advice makes this book an invaluable resource for those looking to explore a high-demand niche treatment.
For therapists aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field, this book is a must-read. It not only prepares you to add KAP to your practice seamlessly but also enriches your understanding of an adjunctive therapy that could benefit many of your clients. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this burgeoning aspect of psychotherapy. Grab your copy today and embark on a journey that promises to revolutionize your practice and the lives of your clients.
Smith’s approach is refreshingly straightforward. She dissects the complexities of KAP, making it accessible for therapists who seek to enhance their practices without the burden of learning an entirely new skill set. The book is packed with practical tools, including client handouts, consent forms, intake evaluations, and checklists, ensuring that the reader is well-equipped to navigate this emerging field.
What sets this book apart is its ability to speak directly to therapists grappling with challenging cases, offering them a new avenue for client breakthroughs. Smith's writing is both informative and inspiring, emphasizing the transformative potential of KAP in therapeutic settings. Her unique blend of professional insight and practical advice makes this book an invaluable resource for those looking to explore a high-demand niche treatment.
For therapists aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field, this book is a must-read. It not only prepares you to add KAP to your practice seamlessly but also enriches your understanding of an adjunctive therapy that could benefit many of your clients. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this burgeoning aspect of psychotherapy. Grab your copy today and embark on a journey that promises to revolutionize your practice and the lives of your clients.
December 18, 2023
Fascinating read even for us lay people!
Really interesting book, even for those not in the therapy field. With ketamine coverage increasingly in the news these days, it’s great to read a clear and straightforward explanation of the clinical applications and how psychotherapy is using ketamine to help people dealing with trauma and other issues.
Really interesting book, even for those not in the therapy field. With ketamine coverage increasingly in the news these days, it’s great to read a clear and straightforward explanation of the clinical applications and how psychotherapy is using ketamine to help people dealing with trauma and other issues.
May 23, 2024
Easy to read and understand. Was a clear and straightforward way of explaining KAP, and some things to keep in mind. Some parts felt repetitious, so I skipped some paragraphs/pages if I felt like I already read that part earlier in the book.
Book is self published, so found a few typos. Probably worth just getting the free kindle version since the book isn't very long.
Book is self published, so found a few typos. Probably worth just getting the free kindle version since the book isn't very long.
January 16, 2026
exceptional entry to KAP
Frank, helpful book outlining the possibilities and precautions of entering this vein of work. Excellent resource for those interested in Ketamine as a healing modality for themselves and their clients.
Frank, helpful book outlining the possibilities and precautions of entering this vein of work. Excellent resource for those interested in Ketamine as a healing modality for themselves and their clients.
September 26, 2024
Excellent short read on Ketamine assisted Psychotherapy. Even though this was written for the therapist, this was still very insightful and helpful.
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