Ketamine 101 Training
Salt Lake City, UTAH
March 2024
355 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Psychedelic medicine is proving to be groundbreaking in the field of mental health and healing. These medicines provide “ineffable” experiences that can create paradigm shifts, disruption of limiting beliefs, transformation, and increased connectedness. While there is potential to have big healing experiences, it is crucial to understand what is involved in working in non ordinary states, how you can support someone in that state, what is needed to create safety, and how does this treatment differ from traditional medical treatment of mental health.
In the current atmosphere of psychedelic medicine, ketamine is the legal medicine we have access to use in western medicine. Ketamine can be a powerful tool and catalyst for treatment. Training and experience utilizing this medicine in the healing space is not only essential, but it can also prepare a provider for working with other psychedelic medicines in the future. We are committed to helping providers become adequately trained to work with ketamine.
We believe it is crucial to have personal experience with the psychedelic medicine you are using with clients, in order to fully understand what your client may go through, and in order to provide meaningful support and safety. As a result, our training involves experiential sessions, which will enable all participants to be on both sides of the healing experience.
Our training also has a strong emphasis on ethics, which is of the utmost importance when working in these vulnerable states. We also recognize and accept that there are multiple ways to work with ketamine, which can be beneficial, as long as ethics are upheld. It is important to be familiar with the different techniques, styles, and protocols and to determine which way works best for you.
We choose to work in a relation style, because we believe a large part of the healing experience happens in relationship and because of this we will encourage and foster relationship within our training group. Please be prepared to be in relationship during this training, be fully present, be open to sharing, and be opening to learning more about yourself.
We believe in community and collaboration and encourage participants of all backgrounds (who have a license) to apply to our training. We all bring different skills, knowledge and experience to the table and we want to learn from all of you as well!
This training will provide you with the following:
The clinical skills to administer ketamine as a provider or in conjunction with a provider
The background knowledge of ketamine in the clinical setting and ongoing clinical research
Multiple frameworks of clinical practice styles
The understanding of the importance of set, setting, and dose and how to optimize these variables
Knowledge and experience of holding space for someone in a non ordinary state
Personal experience with intramuscular and sublingual ketamine
Concrete steps on how to start your ketamine practice
A community and network of providers to support you
The Team
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Stephanie Lyn Coleman MD, MPH
Psychedelic Medicine Physician and Ketamine Trainer
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Morgan Gonzales MSW, LCSW
Psychedelic and Trauma Therapist and Ketamine Trainer
Who Is Eligible For This Training?
Professionally Licensed Health Care Workers. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact us: begin@myjournease.com
Physicians (MD, DO)
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Physician Assistants (PA)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Professional Clinical Counselors (LPC)
Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Clinical Psychologists (PhD/PsyD)
Application open! Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, first come, first serve. Capacity is limited in order to provide the maximal learning and healing environment.
Training Information
Cost of Training
$3000 per participant (this includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks on training days).
-Accommodations are not included in the price and we can support with accommodation suggestions if needed.
If accepted into the training, $400 is due at the time of your medical evaluation and the remaining balance is due prior to the start date.
Dates and Times of Training
Preparation Work - virtual - Prior to training
Training - in person -11/06/2024 - 11/10/2024
Location: JournEase Office
355 N 300 W, Ste 1 Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Integration - virtual - Post training group integration session
Curriculum Overview
Background and Foundational Information
History of psychedelics and healing
Medical history of ketamine
Important historical research and continuing research
Basics of Psychedelic Medicine Facilitation
Mindset and setting
Learning how to support someone in a non ordinary state
Understanding the importance of music
The importance of developing and maintaining a self care practice
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Integration
Techniques to use during preparation sessions
Foundational therapeutic principles of psychedelic-assisted therapy
Ethics of working with non ordinary states
The “difficult” journey and how to support in challenging experiences
Framework for conceptualizing “spiritual” material that may present during sessions
Understanding how family work and group work contribute to individual healing
Clinical Practice of Ketamine Therapy
Indications and contraindications
Medical and psychological intake
The art of dosing and the medicine session
Maintenance and follow up protocols
Professional and Personal Development
Creating community and collaboration
Ongoing supervision and education
Importance of giving back, reciprocity
Continued personal healing
Direct Ketamine Assisted Therapy and Integration
Personal experience with sublingual and intramuscular ketamine
Practice being with someone in a non ordinary state
Integration work with partners and in the group setting
The Business of Ketamine
How to get started in your practice
Medicolegal issues and the current state of ketamine practice
Different styles of practice