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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Healing the Healer Retreat

DESCRIPTION:

Join Bridget Martinson, Dr. Shawn Olson, and Mariya Javed-Payne for a transformative educational & healing experience with our Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy retreat, mindfully curated for therapists and healers seeking an introductory understanding of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as well as a ketamine experiential focused on restoration and healing for each individual. We will also be educating on and utilizing Brainspotting therapy with ketamine, both for preparation, integration, as well as combining Brainspotting with low (psycholytic) doses of ketamine. Our retreat provides a unique blend of education, therapeutic exploration, and a secure container for personal growth. At the in person retreat, we will facilitate a group session with both lower (relational) dose with ketamine/Brainspotting, as well as a higher dose transpersonal journey.

If you are in the healing professions, take some time to focus on your own healing and education. We’re inviting you to go deep with us! Join us on a sacred journey within your mind, heart, and spirit.

Registration closes on February 25, 2024.

NOTE: All individuals will need to complete a mental health and medical screening with our staff prior to acceptance into the retreat. This is to ensure your safety and readiness for ketamine assisted psychotherapy.

AUDIENCE: Therapists, Counselors, Medical Professionals, and Healers: Ideal for mental health and those in the helping professions seeking personal healing, restoration, and a foundational understanding of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

The cohort/group will be capped at 10 participants to provide an intimate learning and healing experience.

DATES:

Tuesday, March 5th from 6-8:30 pm Central Time (virtual on Zoom)
Saturday, March 16th from 10 am-5pm Central Time (in person)
Monday, March 18th from 6-8 pm Central Time. (virtual on Zoom)

Attendance is required for all dates.

LOCATION: In person experiential will be hosted at a private residence in Minneapolis, MN (more information will be sent out prior to the event)

PRICE: $850, payment will be due in full prior to the start of the program. You will be sent an invoice once your screening and acceptance has been confirmed. The fee for medical evaluation and meeting with your therapist/facilitator is included in the price.

REFUND POLICY: If you are unable to complete the training, please provide at least 7 days notice for a full refund. If you complete the program only partially, we can discuss partial refunds or moving you to a future experiential/training date on a case-by-case basis. If you cancel within the 7 day period, we can discuss a refund on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know if you have extenuating circumstances.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Educational Workshop: Participate in an educational session providing information on the essential components of KAP, presenting  insights into the therapeutic potential of ketamine and its relevance in mental health. The cohort will also learn about the essentials of preparation, set and setting, and integration via didactic information as well as practicing with the group in a guided group preparation session. 

  • Experiential Learning: Embark on a guided, experiential journey into the realms of consciousness under the supervision of trained psychedelic assisted therapists and medical professionals ensuring a medically sound and emotionally, supportive environment for deep introspection and exploration of the subconscious.

  • Integration Circle: Share and reflect on your experiences in a supportive group setting after your ketamine experience. Each individual will learn the elements of integration as well as personally experience the importance of community, meaning making, and implementation of tangible shifts following a psychedelic experience, creating opportunity for lasting and positive change.

  • Mindfulness and Relaxation Practices: Explore a variety of mindfulness and relaxation techniques, including Brainspotting–a cutting edge brain-based approach–to deepen and complement your ketamine experience. In addition, learn to integrate these relaxation practices into your therapeutic approach, enhancing your ability to support clients in cultivating skills to support an ketamine-assisted therapy treatment.

  • Healing Environment: Learn about the elements of curating spaces that support psychedelic exploration. We will discuss physical space-making as well as music selection for guided journeys. Enjoy and experience a tranquil and nurturing environment and therapeutic music that promotes healing on your journey.

  • Leave feeling empowered with greater knowledge and tools to support clients through preparation and integration of their psychedelic experiences from an embodied perspective.

YOUR GUIDES

Mariya Javed-Payne, MSW, LICSW, LADC

Mariya Javed-Payne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant, and a Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor. She is currently the owner of Awaken Consulting Services. She has a history of serving as co-owner and Chief Clinical Officer at the Institute for Integrative Therapies, a psychedelic assisted therapy clinic. She has also served as the Director of Behavioral Health at a federally qualified health center and has led teams of therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to provide trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive counseling and addiction therapies for the last 7 years. She offers therapy intensives for complex PTSD and addictions, as well as consulting services on the topics of race, addictions, and trauma at Awaken Consulting Services. She is also certified as a psychedelic-assisted therapist and utilizes psychedelic medicines such as ketamine to help people heal from trauma and other mental health concerns. Her 13 years of experience have focused on clients with addictions, medication assisted treatment therapies, complex and developmental trauma, racial trauma, oppression, and chronic pain.

Bridget Martinson, MA, LPC

Bridget Martinson, MA, LPC—I have had the honor of guiding and holding space for clients for over 8 years. I am often described as having a warm, compassionate, and grounded presence. As a clinician, my priority is to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, understood, and supported. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation for vulnerability and authentic self-expression—leading to therapeutic change and growth. I enjoy working with adult individuals through life transitions, stress, grief, trauma, and religious trauma. I am passionate about helping clients create an authentic sense of self through exploring the big questions of life, finding meaning, finding an authentic belief system or spirituality, and learning to trust one’s inner guidance. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold a Master of Arts in Counseling. I have worked previously in private practice and as a Clinical Program Therapist at the Department of Corrections. Though I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach by drawing from an array of therapeutic modalities, my practice is grounded in a person-centered, psychodynamic, depth-oriented, body-based approach.As a professional counselor, I value practicing regular mind, body, spirit self-care that allows me to serve from the overflow. I further place high value on doing my own work through a lifetime commitment to personal and professional growth and evolution. I describe myself as a true introvert who enjoys deep conversation, time spent by the ocean, beautiful hiking trails, reading, writing, and introspection. I would be honored to support you at this time in your journey!

Shawn Olson, MD, MPH, DipABLM, FAIHM, FACOEM

Dr. Olson is a compassionate and insightful medical professional, specializing in lifestyle, integrative, and psychedelic medicine. He deeply understands the powerful healing capacities of the human mind and body, advocating for a holistic approach to wellness that transcends traditional medical treatments. His philosophy centers on empowering patients to tap into their inner healing potential, fostering not just the absence of illness, but a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He brings over a decade of experience, enriched by specialized training and experience in Ketamine and Psychedelic Medicine. His approach seamlessly blends traditional medical knowledge with innovative therapies, offering a comprehensive and empathetic pathway to healing. Dr. Olson's dedication to patient-centered care makes him an exceptional guide for those on a path of self-discovery and renewal. He empowers individuals to navigate their unique journeys, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of passion in all aspects of their lives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Day 1: Tuesday, March 5th from 6-8:30 pm Central Time (virtual on Zoom)

    • Define the essential components of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

    • Explain the therapeutic potential of ketamine and its relevance in mental health.

    • Identify the key elements of preparation for a ketamine experience.

    • Discuss the importance of the set (mindset) and setting (environment) in optimizing the therapeutic outcomes.

    • Engage in a guided group preparation session to practically apply knowledge of preparation, set, and setting.

    • Engage in an experiential of Brainspotting therapy to support preparation for your session

    • Demonstrate an understanding of how Brainspotting therapy can be used to support preparation for clients undergoing a ketamine journey.

  • Day 2: Saturday, March 16th from 10 am-5pm Central Time (in person)

    • Experience a guided, experiential ketamine-assisted therapy journey under the supervision of trained psychedelic assisted therapists and medical professionals.

    • Engage in an experiential of Brainspotting therapy in combination with ketamine at a low dose

    • Demonstrate an understanding of how Brainspotting therapy can be used in combination with ketamine at low doses.

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of integration sessions to support clients post-ketamine experience

  • Day 3: Monday, March 18th from 6-8 pm Central Time. (virtual on Zoom)

    • Participate in a group setting to share and reflect on personal experiences after a ketamine session.

    • Discuss ways to integrate mindfulness and relaxation practices into therapeutic approaches, enhancing support for clients in ketamine-assisted therapy treatment.

    • Identify the elements involved in curating spaces that support psychedelic exploration.

    • Engage in an experiential of Brainspotting therapy to support integration for your session

    • Demonstrate an understanding of how Brainspotting therapy can be used to support clients with integration post-ketamine experience.

    • Gain knowledge and tools to support clients through the preparation and integration of their psychedelic experiences from an embodied perspective.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/COMPLETION CERTIFICATES:

A completion certificate with 10 clock hours will be provided to all those who complete the training and experiential. It is up to you to research if your state board will accept this.

Please complete the interest form below. We will contact you to discuss screening and next steps.

KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY:
HEALING THE HEALERS RETREAT
INTEREST FORM