Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training

Preparing Clinicians to Deliver Ethical, Experiential Ketamine Care

Format: Multi-day residential retreat with didactic instruction, supervised experiential work, and ongoing consultation

Provider: Behavioral Wellness Clinic

Eligibility: Licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals, medical professionals, and graduate-level trainees

Certification: CE credits available for eligible participants

Bridging the Gap in Ketamine Training

As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, mental health professionals face increasing pressure to deliver care that is evidence-based, ethical, and safe. Ketamine has become an important tool for treating depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and other treatment-resistant conditions.

However, most clinicians have limited opportunities for experiential training. Standard education often focuses on pharmacology and protocols but leaves providers underprepared for the real-world therapeutic environment—where presence, integration skills, and ethical decision-making are critical.

Our Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training Retreat was designed to address this gap. Combining classroom learning with carefully supervised experiential sessions helps clinicians understand ketamine not only as a medication but also as a therapeutic experience.

How the Training Works

This immersive, multi-day retreat blends theoretical learning with practical application and guided reflection. It is facilitated by Behavioral Wellness Clinic faculty alongside internationally recognized leaders in psychedelic-assisted care.

Didactic Learning

Participants engage in structured sessions covering:

  • Ketamine pharmacology and dosing strategies
  • Safety protocols, contraindications, and emergency considerations
  • Therapeutic applications for depression, PTSD, anxiety, and related conditions
  • Ethics and scope of practice in psychedelic-assisted care

Supervised Ketamine Experiences

Qualified participants are offered the opportunity to engage in ketamine sessions under medical supervision. Experiencing ketamine firsthand within a safe, structured therapeutic setting helps clinicians better understand its effects, deepen their empathy for clients, and refine their clinical approach.

Experiential Training

The retreat emphasizes experiential learning in a supportive environment designed for:

  • Building confidence in session preparation and facilitation
  • Practicing integration work to support clients after treatment
  • Reflecting on personal insights to enhance therapeutic presence

Clinical Consultation & Application

Interactive consultation and Q&A sessions provide direct access to faculty for discussing:

  • Integrating ketamine-assisted therapy into existing clinical practices
  • Addressing common challenges and pitfalls
  • Applying ethical frameworks in diverse therapeutic contexts

Outcomes for Participants

Graduates of this retreat gain:

  • A deeper understanding of ketamine’s clinical and therapeutic applications
  • Increased confidence in facilitating sessions that are safe, ethical, and patient-centered
  • Opportunities for ongoing mentorship and connection with peers and leaders in the field
  • Continuing education credits (CEs) for eligible disciplines

Who Should Attend

The retreat is open to licensed and pre-licensed professionals and graduate students in the following fields:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Medicine (MDs, DOs, Residents)
  • Advanced Practice Nursing
  • Nursing