Advanced Certificate in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

The Certificate in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy trains clinicians in ethical, practical, and business aspects of ketamine therapy for effective client support.

  • 200 Enrolled
  • Professional
  • Last updated Aug '24
  • English
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Course Description

The Certificate in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a detailed training program designed for licensed clinicians. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the use of ketamine in psychotherapy, emphasizing ethical considerations, informed consent, and best practices for administration and integration. Participants will gain hands-on experience through live online sessions, roleplays, and case-based learning, ensuring they are well-prepared to support clients through the entire therapeutic process.

The curriculum spans twelve weeks and covers a wide range of topics including the psychological and neurobiological effects of ketamine, preparation and dosing protocols, and strategies for effective integration. Weekly sessions include practical exercises and demonstrations to solidify understanding and application. Additionally, the course provides valuable resources such as video demonstrations and peer learning opportunities to enhance the learning experience.

Participants will also receive guidance on the business aspects of ketamine therapy, including how to establish a practice and collaborate with prescribers. By the end of the program, clinicians will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively and ethically integrate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into their practice, addressing common challenges and maximizing therapeutic outcomes for their clients.

You will learn:

  • What is Bwiti?
  • Roles in Bwiti initiation/treatment
  • Instruments in Bwiti: ngombe, mogongo
  • What is an Nganga
    • Maboundi/Yombo
    • Maboundi/Yombo
  • Sustainability/reciprocity

You will learn:

  • History of the Fang tradition
  • Dissumba vs. Dissumba Fang
  • Ombwiri/Mbumbayano Fang
  • The kambo
  • State of Fang Bwiti in Gabon
  • Impact of Westerners coming to work with the sacred wood

You will learn:

  • History of the Missoko tradition
  • Various branches of Missoko initiation:
    • Miobe/Mioba
    • Ngonde Na Dipuma
    • Sengedia
  • The impact of logging on the tradition
  • What the future of Bwiti could look like in Gabon

You will learn:

  • History of Dissumba
  • Various branches of Dissumba initiation:
    • Abanji/Mabanji
    • Ilombo
    • Ombwiri
    • Ombudi
    • Loro
  • The ngombe (sacred harp)
  • Healing rituals involved in her tradition
  • Training to serve the wood
    • What does it involve?
    • How long does it take?

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Tatayo

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About Instructor

Tatayo (“Fruit of the Wind”) first arrived in Gabon in 1971 at the age of 21 and became a Gabonese citizen. In 1979, he became the first white person to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang tradition in Gabon. In 1994, he was initiated into the Misokko tradition. As a guide for numerous expeditions and missions, including those of National Geographic, the BBC, and others, Tatayo is considered to have “opened the door” to westerners in Gabon.

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Please see below for start and finish dates/times. This course is currently being offered live and dates/times will change throughout the year.

$3000

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This course includes

  • Modules 12
  • Duration 150 Hours
  • Skills Professional
  • Language English
  • Availability Cohort
  • Certificate CE

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