KAP Retreats
Retreat Overview
We are proud to offer two distinct experiential ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) training retreats. These retreats are designed to support licensed clinicians and spiritual health professionals in integrating KAP into their practice. Hosted by Rainfall Medicine in collaboration with Polaris Insight Center, these retreats provide an immersive, hands-on approach to learning KAP’s therapeutic potential within different professional contexts.
These two offerings include:
Retreat Level 1
This comprehensive training retreat is tailored for licensed mental health professionals such as LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, and NPs. It focuses on advancing clinical skills and incorporating KAP into traditional therapeutic settings.
Spiritual Health Retreat
Geared toward chaplains, clergy, and spiritual leaders, this retreat emphasizes the integration of KAP into spiritual care practices, focusing on the intersection of spirituality and mental health.
Each retreat provides an environment of growth and experiential learning, including hands-on practice, group discussions, and tailored sessions that cater to the unique needs of each professional group. Whether you’re a clinician seeking to enhance your therapeutic toolkit or a spiritual health professional looking to deepen your practice, our KAP retreats offer a pathway to personal and professional transformation.
Join us as we explore the synergies between ketamine therapy and your field of expertise, whether clinical or spiritual. This is not just an educational experience—it’s an opportunity to innovate and enrich the care you provide to your communities.
Who Should Attend?
The KAP Retreats are designed to support two different professional paths. They allow spiritual leaders and licensed mental health professionals to expand their therapeutic skills through experiential learning.
Spiritual Health Retreat: This retreat is ideal for:
- Chaplains and Clergy: Whether serving in hospitals, military settings, or community faith organizations, chaplains and clergy looking to deepen their understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapies will find this retreat invaluable.
- Spiritual Counselors and Mentors: The enhanced therapeutic techniques covered in the retreat will benefit professionals who provide spiritual guidance and support, including those working in hospices, trauma recovery, or private practice.
- Integrative Therapists: Practitioners who employ holistic approaches to healing and are interested in incorporating elements of KAP into their practice will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge.
- Health Care Providers at Spiritual Institutions: Those working in environments where spiritual care is integral to patient and community well-being will find the retreat’s focus on the intersection of spirituality and mental health particularly relevant.
- Educators and Leaders in Spiritual Communities: Leaders responsible for training others in spiritual practices can expand their toolkit with approaches that blend psychotherapy with spiritual care.
Retreat Level 1: This retreat is ideal for:
- Licensed Mental Health Professionals: Designed for LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, NPs, and other licensed clinicians seeking to expand their clinical skills and incorporate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into their traditional therapeutic practices.
Prerequisites
Spiritual Health Retreat:
- Hold an MDiv degree or equivalent in a related field.
- Have at least two years of direct service experience in a professional capacity.
- Have completed Polaris Module 1, Introduction to KAP, or possess equivalent foundational knowledge in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Retreat Level 1:
- Hold a relevant clinical license (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, NP, etc.).
- Have completed Polaris Module 1, Introduction to KAP, or possess equivalent foundational knowledge in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Benefits of Participation
For Retreat Level 1 (Licensed Clinicians):
- Advanced Clinical Skills: Develop and refine clinical skills specific to psychedelic-assisted therapies, including intake procedures, session preparation, and safety monitoring. Learn how to manage non-ordinary states of consciousness and integrate KAP into your practice.
- Hands-On Experience: Participants engage in direct experiential learning, acting as both clients and therapists, experiencing firsthand the therapeutic impact of KAP.
- Professional Networking: Connect with like-minded licensed mental health professionals. Building relationships with others in the field opens up opportunities for collaboration and sharing best practices in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Ethical and Responsible Practices: Enhance your ethical framework around the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings, emphasizing responsible, compassionate, and informed approaches to KAP.
- Innovative Therapeutic Techniques: Learn how to incorporate KAP into your existing therapeutic practices to better support clients facing complex psychological challenges.
For the Spiritual Health Retreat:
- Deepened Understanding of KAP: Through direct experiential learning, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). They will experience KAP as both clients and therapists, exploring its profound spiritual and psychological impacts.
- Spiritual and Personal Growth: Engage in transformative experiences that foster personal insights and spiritual maturation, enriching your professional practice and personal life.
- Innovative Treatment Approaches: Learn how to integrate KAP into spiritual care practices, using ketamine to support clients in consciousness exploration and spiritual healing.
- Professional Networking: Build a network with other spiritual leaders and health care practitioners interested in psychedelic-assisted therapies, creating opportunities for collaboration and shared learning.
- Continued Professional Support: Gain access to a continuing community of practice that offers ongoing support, advanced training opportunities, and shared insights on integrating KAP into spiritual care.
Both retreats provide a unique environment for growth and innovation, helping participants bridge the gap between traditional therapeutic approaches and cutting-edge psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Program Highlights
The KAP Retreats offer rich and immersive programs designed to deepen understanding and skills in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Each retreat is tailored to meet the unique needs of either licensed clinicians or spiritual health professionals. Below are the key highlights for each retreat:
Retreat Level 1 (Licensed Clinicians)
- Experiential Sessions: Participants will engage in hands-on experiential learning, receiving ketamine in moderate and therapeutic doses. This approach allows clinicians to understand the clinical impact of KAP on mental health patients.
- Role Dynamics: Each attendee will be able to act as both a clinician and a patient, providing a comprehensive understanding of the therapeutic relationship during KAP sessions.
- Clinical Training Modules: Learn about the pharmacology of ketamine, its psychological effects, and best practices for intake, session preparation, and managing safety during KAP therapy.
- Safety and Set-Up: Receive detailed instructions on creating a safe and effective environment for KAP sessions, including managing non-ordinary states of consciousness and ensuring patient safety.
- Advanced Integration Techniques: Focus on methods such as verbal integration, cognitive restructuring, and nonverbal techniques to help patients process their experiences post-KAP session.
- Professional Development Workshops: Engage in workshops aimed at enhancing clinical practices, ethical considerations, and the integration of KAP into various therapeutic settings.
Spiritual Health Retreat
- Experiential Sessions: Participants will engage in hands-on experiential learning, receiving ketamine in both low and high doses. This dual approach allows participants to explore the different therapeutic impacts of moderate versus psychedelic dosing.
- Role Dynamics: Attendees will take turns acting as both client and therapist/sitter. This role reversal is crucial for understanding the full spectrum of patient and provider experiences during KAP sessions.
- Comprehensive Learning Modules: The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of KAP, the pharmacology of ketamine, and the psychological and spiritual aspects of its use. Advanced topics focus on the integration of KAP into spiritual practices.
- Integration Techniques: Learn a variety of integration techniques, including non-verbal methods such as art therapy, movement, and music, as well as traditional discussion-based methods.
- Daily Didactic Sessions: Engage in lectures and discussions led by experts in psychedelic medicine and spiritual care. These sessions provide insights into the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and psychedelic therapy.
- Community Building and Group Cohesion: Participate in structured activities designed to foster a supportive network of peers who share similar paths in integrating KAP into spiritual care.
Both programs provide foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and a supportive professional community, offering participants opportunities to enhance their skills and practice in innovative areas of mental health and spiritual care.
Registration Details
Enrollment in the KAP Retreats is a straightforward process designed to ensure that all participants are fully prepared for these immersive experiences. Please follow the appropriate steps for your selected retreat:
For Retreat Level 1 (Licensed Clinicians):
Step 1: Application Submission
- Begin by completing the online application form available on our website. The form will ask for details about your professional background, educational qualifications, and experience with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Step 2: Application Fee
- A non-refundable application fee of $250 is required at the time of submission to cover the cost of medical screening and application processing.
Step 3: Medical Review
- Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be invited to complete a medical review. This step ensures that all participants meet the health criteria necessary for the experiential aspects of the retreat.
Step 4: Confirmation of Participation
- After your application is approved and the medical review is completed, you will receive confirmation of your registration. The full retreat fee of $4,000 will be due at this point. Payment plans are available for those who need financial assistance.
For the Spiritual Health Retreat:
Step 1: Application Submission
- Complete the online application form on our website, which will request information about your background in spiritual care and psychotherapy.
Step 2: Application Fee
- A non-refundable application fee of $250 is required to cover medical screening costs.
Step 3: Medical Review
- After your application is received, a medical review with Dr. Steve Rosonke will be scheduled. This ensures that all participants are medically cleared for the experiential components of the retreat.
Step 4: Confirmation of Participation
- Once your application is approved and the medical review is complete, you’ll receive registration confirmation and details about preparing for the retreat. The total retreat fee of $4,000 will be due at this time, with payment plans available upon request.
Scholarships
We understand the importance of making these retreats accessible to all. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis to assist with the costs. Details and application instructions for scholarships are available on our registration page.
We encourage early registration as spaces are limited, and both retreats have generated significant interest. Secure your spot today and prepare to transform your practice and personal insight into this dynamic field.
Travel Arrangements
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from San Francisco/Oakland, where the retreat will take place. We recommend booking flights and ground transportation well in advance to secure the best rates and availability. Upon registration, you will receive information about the specific venues along with recommendations for travel routes and options.
Meals and Dietary Needs
Each retreat includes daily meals featuring a menu that accommodates a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions. Upon registering, you will have the opportunity to specify any dietary requirements so that we can ensure your needs are met throughout the retreat. Coffee, tea, and snacks will also be available during session breaks to keep you energized and focused.
Logistics
Arranging your participation in the KAP Retreats involves several logistical considerations to ensure your experience is as smooth and beneficial as possible.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Specific venue details and travel recommendations will be provided upon confirmation of your registration.
Accommodations
While the retreat does not provide lodging, we have partnered with several local hotels to offer discounted rates for our attendees. A list of these hotels, along with booking codes for the discount, will be provided after registration. We encourage participants to book their stay early, as the retreat dates coincide with a busy season in the area.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of our participants are paramount. We adhere strictly to local health guidelines to ensure a safe environment for all attendees. We will provide detailed health and safety guidelines closer to the event date to accommodate any changes in local regulations.
We aim to make your logistical planning as effortless as possible, allowing you to focus fully on the retreat’s transformative experience. Your welcome package will include detailed information, ensuring you are well-prepared for this significant professional development opportunity.
Cancellations and Refunds
We understand that unexpected changes can affect your plans. To accommodate such situations, we have established a clear policy to handle cancellations and refunds with fairness and transparency.
Cancellation Policy
If you find yourself unable to attend the retreat after registration, please consider the following:
- Cancellations made more than 30 days before the start date of the retreat will result in a refund of the retreat fee minus a $500 cancellation fee. The application fee of $250 remains non-refundable.
- Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat start date will not be eligible for a refund of the retreat fee due to the costs associated with preparing for your participation.
Refund Process
To request a refund, you must notify us in writing by emailing our administration team. Please include your full name, registration details, and the reason for cancellation. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving the request and will be issued to the original payment method used during registration.
Event Cancellation
In the unlikely event that the retreat must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances such as public health concerns or other significant disruptions, all participants will be notified immediately, and full refunds will be issued. We will also offer priority registration for any rescheduled events.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies, designed to ensure that both planning and operational costs are covered while still providing flexibility for our participants. For any questions or further clarifications, please reach out to our support team.
Contact Us
We are here to assist you in every step of your journey, whether you are attending Retreat Level 1 or the Spiritual Health Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training Retreat. Whether you have questions about retreat specifics, need assistance with registration, or require more detailed information about logistics and accommodations, our dedicated team is ready to help.
We value your interest in deepening your professional practice through these retreats and are committed to providing you with all the support you need to make your participation a transformative experience. Reach out today, and let us help you embark on this profound journey.
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