INTERESTED OR READY TO START KAP?
Living Arts collaborates with several Ketamine Prescribers across the Triangle (Cary, Garner and N. Raleigh) all of whom offer different prescriber-monitored options, treatment and fees. If you are curious about ketamine and/or you would like more details about options, please feel free to reach-out via our CONTACT page. In addition to providing solo and group KAP services, we are happy to refer to other providers who may be a better fit for you.
Here are the steps to starting KAP with us:
- Reach out to Susan Clifton, LCSW-S using the CONTACT page or telephone number to set up a free consult call or Zoom meeting to answer all your questions and see if ketamine may be helpful in meeting your needs.
- If so, the next step will be an assessment with one of the local partner prescribers (your choice). On occasion, there may be health issues that need to be addressed prior to starting ketamine treatment, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, or other variables that may change the recommendation.
- Consents from you allow us to collaborate on your care and coordinate your first medication appointment with KAP.
- Our approach is truly collaborative and tailored with constant awareness that ketamine treatment is expensive. We are mindful of cost-effectiveness of the correct service at the optimal time.
BENEFITS OF KETAMINE TREATMENT
The addition of ketamine to the process of therapy (KAP) can provide significant results for 55% - 70% of those challenged with treatment resistant depression, stuck &/or compulsive behavior. Ketamine is very safe when monitored & prescribed by an experienced medical prescriber. Some utilize medication treatment alone; however, studies show a supported treatment protocol with KAP enhances the effectiveness and longevity of positive changes.
KAP Services
Initial Preparation
Clients are prepared with a thorough psychoeducation about ketamine itself, what it does, what to expect, and the overall process to reinforce successful treatment.
Medication Session Preparation & Support
At the beginning of the medication session, the KAP therapist will assist the client as requested with “set & setting” and stays with the client, who is often focused inward during the majority of their journey (~45-60 minutes) and may note observations (e.g. facial expressions, shifts in body positions) during the client’s journey. The amount of support is client directed.
Early Integration
After returning to the awareness of the room, clients may share their experience, thoughts, and feelings connected to their journey with the KAP therapist who listens, encourages and supports.
Ongoing Integration
Later integration of new perspectives, new behaviors are generally easier and KAP will utilize tradition psychotherapy modalities to capitalize on the neuroplasticity.
General KAP Services Information
- Preparation and Integration Individual Sessions including reference material and worksheets (virtual/in-person) $160*
- Individual KAP Medical Session – involves ~30-minute preparation, supports during journey and early integration post journey. $200*/~2-3 hr. session.
- Medically monitored solo KAP treatment available in Cary and N. Raleigh in collaboration with prescriber partners.
Note: Living Arts is motivated to reduce accessibility barriers. Financial adjustments are available – please contact to discuss.
Group Ketamine with KAP Services
Living Arts believes in the unique power of group KAP which blends the medicine’s ability to open perspective, and foster change, in combination with the sense of supportive belonging within the shared container of the group. Clients not only benefit from their own ketamine experience but also from the connection found in hearing and resonating with others. An added benefit is that group KAP costs are over 20% lower than solo KAP. Below are scheduled KAP groups and upcoming groups we are collecting Interested Lists.
Healer’s Group Series
Living Arts “Healer’s Series” is a more cost-effective group ketamine experience specifically created for psychotherapists to connect with others who truly understand our work and its emotional weight. Ketamine can help a therapist address burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and break cycles of imposter phenomenon, over-responsibility, and perfectionism.
The $570/group* series includes 4 preparation, intention, integration groups, an extended (multiple IM injections) psychedelic journey and a copy of Living Arts Healer’s KAP Journal & Workbook.
Reset to Calm
“Reset to Calm” is designed to address the secondary issues - burnout, shame, relationship strain, negative mood - that arise as a result of the daily ADHD struggle. Although ketamine has no impact on neurodiversity itself it can definitely address the emotional and thinking barriers that emerge when challenged with ADHD.
Each series has 3 hours of prep/intention setting groups before and 3 hours of integration groups after (all virtual) with a medically monitored, extended IM injections journey on Saturday morning at Living Arts in N. Raleigh. 6 maximum participants. Includes Integration Journal and Workbook for all participants and all items for a great set & setting.
Next Chapter : A Ketamine Group for Young Adults
Living Arts “Next Chapter” is a ketamine treatment option specifically for young adults who need help getting unstuck so they can move forward on their life plans. Ketamine can help up to 72% of individuals reduce negative moods, increase motivation, energy and ability to change more easily.
The $570/group* series includes 4 preparation/intention/integration groups, a medically monitored, extended (multiple IM injections) psychedelic journey and a copy of Living Art’s Solo Integration Journal and Workbook. After the 4 (max 6) participants are confirmed, we will choose the Saturday medication date with 4 virtual groups are held before and then after the medication session.
