What is the science behind uses of psychedelics in couple therapy?
A live online learning opportunity with PACT founder Stan Tatkin, PSYD, MFT, together with experts Will Van Derveer, MD, and Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific time
Registration is closed.
What is psychedelic-assisted therapy?
In psychedelic-assisted therapy, clients take a psychedelic substance while working with a licensed mental health professional. Psychedelic-assisted therapy involves both taking the psychedelic substance along with engaging in professional talk therapy.
Psychedelics can alter perception, mood, and cognition. Psychedelic-assisted therapy can induce profound and lasting changes in psychological and behavioral issues. New scientific studies have shown that interventions using psychedelics have great promise as a treatment for a number of mental health issues.
Is it legal?
Yes. We will focus our conversation on ketamine-assisted therapy, which is currently the only legal psychedelic-assisted therapy in all 50 states. This is because ketamine is a Schedule III drug on the list of federally controlled substances (approved for off-label use), while most other psychedelic substances are Schedule I.
What will I learn?
A different kind of PACT: Psychedelic-Assisted Couple Therapy
Join PACT developer Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT as he interviews Will Van Derveer, MD and Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, co-founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Centers, experts in psychedelic therapy, and leaders in the adoption of psychedelic therapy globally.
The session will focus on ketamine-assisted therapy with couples. You will also have plenty of time for Q&A!
- How does it work?
- What are the risks and benefits of ketamine-assisted therapy?
- What does the research say?
- How can it be used with PACT?
- What kind of training do I need to offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific time
Registration is closed.
About the presenters
Will Van Derveer, MD, has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD and written book chapters in the fields of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other clinical applications of psychedelic compounds. His passion is finding effective relief from psychological suffering using an array of the most natural approaches possible.
Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, works to advance the field of mental health care through provider training focused on integrative medicine, functional medicine, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. A mental health counselor for over a decade, he brings a professional and personal passion toward the innovation and evolution of the field of psychotherapy and psychedelic medicine.
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