Step 2: Live Virtual KA-EMDR Experiential Training

 Experiential Training Information

Who is Eligible to Participate?

Students who have completed our on-demand course Introduction to Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy™: Enhancing Trauma Treatment with Low Dose Ketamine are invited to participate in this virtual experiential training to practice applying the Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy™ method in practicum groups.

You may enroll in the on-demand introductory course and this experiential training at the same time, but you must complete the on-demand course before the experiential training date. 

It is not required to register for the live virtual experiential training at the time of registering for the on-demand introductory course. However, you will receive 10% off both trainings if you purchase both together.

Completing the experiential training is one of the required steps of our training program in order to be listed on our Therapist Directory.

Experiential Training Schedule

These trainings are offered 1-2 times per month, typically on a Monday or Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time. We open registration for one training date at a time. If you can’t attend the training date that is open for registration above, we’d be happy to note your interest in a future date and email you as soon as registration opens—just Contact Us. 

What is the Experiential Training Like?

This experiential training is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience and skills in administering and receiving Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy™. The training includes two practice experiential reprocessing sessions, and the opportunity to engage in both the "client" and "therapist" roles. During this training, participants may choose to self-administer a low dose of sublingual ketamine, that was prescribed to them by a licensed medical professional in their own jurisdictions, while in the role of "client." Students will also participate in group debriefs and discussions to enhance learning and integration.

Ketamine Self-Administration

Ketamine self-administration is not required to participate in this training. However, for participants who are interested in self-administering low dose sublingual ketamine during their client role, a medical evaluation and prescription must be obtained prior to participating in the training. We refer to collaborating medical providers who can provide the medical evaluation and prescription for participants who are deemed eligible. The cost of the medical evaluation and ketamine prescription is paid directly to the medical provider and pharmacy, and is not included in the cost of the training itself. 

If a participant chooses not to self-administer ketamine during the experiential training for any reason, or is deemed ineligible for a prescription by the evaluating medical provider, the participant shall inform the training organization as soon as possible so that an alternative procedure may be employed. In these cases, the training organization will solicit a volunteer to attend the training, who will act in the "client" role during one of the practice experiential reprocessing sessions. This volunteer will be a person with a valid prescription to self-administer ketamine. During this practice experiential reprocessing session, the participant who is not self-administering ketamine will act as "observer" and be able to learn from observing the session. This procedure is employed so that all paying participants in the training have the opportunity to practice in the "therapist" role with a "client" who is self-administering ketamine.

Please be advised that certain medical and psychological contraindications would very likely disqualify you from receiving a ketamine prescription, including, but not limited to: cardiac conditions included uncontrolled hypertension, ketamine allergy, pregnancy/nursing, severe breathing problems, dissociative disorders, psychotic disorders, Bipolar 1 disorder (mania), and unstable substance use disorders. The decision about eligibility for a ketamine prescription for the training is ultimately up to the medical provider, so there may be other reasons why you are deemed ineligible. If a participant is deemed ineligible for a ketamine prescription after their medical evaluation, they are welcome to join the training without self-administering ketamine.  

Please also be advised that if you live outside of the United States, or if you reside in one of these states - Arkansas, Hawaii, Missouri, Rhode Island - we do not currently have any collaborating medical providers who can provide the medical evaluation and ketamine prescription, so you will be responsible for locating a medical provider who can provide this service before the training if you want to self-administer ketamine during your practice session, otherwise you can participate in the training without self-administering ketamine.

Experiential Training Refund Policy

Due to the extensive planning required to coordinate this type of training, no refunds will be given within 21 full days of the training date, for any reason. Registrants canceling up to 21 full days before the training will receive a refund less a $25.00 administrative fee. 

CE Credits

There are no CE credits available for this training.

Accommodations

All trainings by Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute are held in facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations are required for any reason, please notify us 30 days in advance at [email protected]. It is important to us that we are able to team with you in making adequate preparations to meet your needs.