After the success of the inaugural edition, we are pleased to present the second training proposal in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) organized by the Ketamine Research Foundation and Clinica Synaptica. This year we are incorporating the valuable feedback of the participants of the first edition and we are also expanding the offer of contents with a Level 2 experiential retreat.
Level 1 will again take place in the center of Barcelona and over the course of five days, participants will obtain a complete understanding of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, including its theoretical foundations, methods of administration and clinical applications. We will delve into the neuroscience of ketamine, its interaction with psychotherapy and its place in the broader landscape of psychodynamic medicine. In addition, special attention will be paid to context and subject matter issues, preparation and integration, and best clinical practice, ensuring a holistic and responsible approach to treatment.
Regarding Level 2, Phil Wolfson, together with the Clinica Synaptica team and with the collaboration of psychotherapist Marc Aixalà, will offer four days of training inspired by the seminars that the Ketamine Research Foundation has organized in the United States over the last decade and that, for the first time, will be held in Europe. On this occasion we will be in the heart of the Montnegre Natural Park, in Can Benet, just over an hour’s drive from Barcelona. This experiential workshop will combine immersive experiences in groups and in pairs, offering the opportunity to live and understand in depth the therapeutic potential of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Through holotropic breathing, integrative practices and guided sessions, we will open a safe space to grow professionally, to connect with oneself and to the community.
At the end of the training, participants will acquire theoretical and practical tools to enrich their clinical practice, tailor treatments to individual needs and ensure patient safety and well-being. We invite you to live an immersive and transformative experience that will delve into the therapeutic potential of ketamine-assisted therapy and best practices for its responsible use.
Information about Level 1:
Guest Speakers:
– Phil Wolfson
CEO of the Ketamine Research Foundation and one of the fathers of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
- Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Ketamine use and abuse
- The psychedelic experience in low, medium and high doses. Differences to highlight between ketamine and other substances
- Monitoring during sessions
- Non-ordinary states of mind. Mindfulness and meditation
- Closing lessons and debates
– Clínica Synaptica Staff (Estefanía Moreno, Irene Pérez & Marta Martín)
- The Synaptica Model
- Treatment personalization – considerations
- Combination with other process/therapies
- Case descriptions
- Treatment follow-up and maintenance. Treatment adherence and success
- Administration methods
- Dosage
- Plant medicine and other psychedelics
- The future of psychedelic medicine: hopes and worries
– Sergio Pérez
Doctor, researcher and pedagogue. Master in Neuroscience, co-founded the first clinic in Germany specialized in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Neuroscience of change: Pharmacological and non-pharmacological induction of neural flexibility
- Synergistic effects of Ketamine and Psychotherapy – Towards a salutogenetic approach
– Marc Aixalà
Psychologist certified in Holotropic Breathwork and Brief Strategic Therapy. He has worked extensively in the field of psychedelic integration.
- Set and setting in psychedelic therapy
- Preparation and integration as optimizers of psychedelic therapy
– Lisa Gold
An experienced relational therapist with a long history of supervising and teaching other therapists. Creator of the Soul-Surfing method, a methodology for KAP
- Ketamine-Assisted Relational Therapy
- Preparing Well: Choreographing KAP Corrective Experiences
- Clinical interview process
- Screening, inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Interactions with other medications
- Integrative medicine approach to systemic pathology adjuvant treatment with ketamine. Role of the microbiome and inflammation
- The role of habits in maintaining clinical improvement
Dates: From Monday 29/09 to Sunday 3/10, from 9:30h to 16:30h (optional afternoon activities) + final lunch on Wednesday (optional)
Location: Hotel Barceló Raval (Rambla del Raval, 17, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona)
Price of Level 1: 2. 200 Euros (including coffee-breaks and lunch)
Format: Theoretical course (afternoon practical activities are optional, they are organized after registration and are not included in the 2.200 Euros fee)
Language used in the training: English
Target audience: Health professionals, with a special focus on those working in the fields of mental health and chronic pain treatment
Capacity: 40 people maximum. Registration will be done in strict order of registration, which will be considered once the first payment has been received
Information about Level 2:
Enroll yourself in a transformative journey of self-knowledge and exploration. This Advanced Sharing For KAP Practitioner combines immersive experiences in groups and in pairs, offering you the opportunity to experience and understand in depth the therapeutic potential of ketamine. Through holotropic breathing, integrative practices and guided sessions, you will share a safe space to grow professionally, connect with yourself and the community
*It is not necessary to have completed Level 1 in order to register for Level 2 training:
– Phil Wolfson
CEO of Ketamine Research Foundation and one of the fathers of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
– Clinica Synaptica Staff
– Marc Aixalà
Psychologist certified in Holotropic Breathwork and Brief Strategic Therapy. He has worked extensively in the field of psychedelic integration.
– Audra Micallef
Psychotherapist, dance movement therapist and leadership consultant. She has been practicing for the past 20 years.
Dates: From Monday 6/10 at 11:30h to Thursday 9/10 at 18h
Place: Can Benet Vives Campus
Price of Level 2: 3.000 Euros (full board). **A 200 Euro discount is offered to participants in the 2024 KAP training program.
For participants who do not wish to sleep in shared rooms there is the option of several single, double and triple rooms that can be requested in advance. They have a supplement of 22€ per room per night. If you want this option, write it in the initial email in which you will send us the proof of payment and in the second payment we will add that amount.
Format: Experiential itinerary, combining personal growth with didactic learning
Language used in the training: English
Audience: Health professionals, with a special focus on those working in the fields of mental health and chronic pain management
Capacity: 30 people maximum. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, which will be considered upon receipt of the first payment
Information on how to register for Level 1 and 2
- Discount: To encourage registrations, we’re offering:
- a special 300-euro discount to all participants who sign up for both Level 1 and Level 2 of the course
- a 200 euro discount for all participants in the 2024 KAP training
- Reservation: To make the reservation, an advance payment of 50% of the total cost of the training is requested, send the bank receipt to info@clinicasynaptica.com attaching a brief biography to share with the rest of the participants
- Remaining payment: The remaining 50% must be paid 30 days before the start of the training
- Late Registrations: If someone registers less than one month before the start of the training, he/she will have to pay 100% of the total cost at the time of registration
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation with more than 60 days in advance: 100% refund of advance payment
- Cancellation between 60 and 31 days prior to the start of the course: 50% refund of the pre-payment.
- Cancellation less than 30 days in advance: No refund will be made
- No-show: If the registered person does not show up for the training without prior notice, no refund will be made
- Change of participant: We allow the change of the participant for another one with a minimum notice of 15 days before the beginning of the course, without additional cost
- Unsuitable profile: Even if the person makes the first payment, the organization reserves the right to revoke the pre-registration if the professional profile of the person is not suitable for the training proposal
Bank details
Name of bank: BANC SABADELL
Account holder: ESPAI SYNAPTIC LAB S.L.
Account number (IBAN): ES58 0081 0310 3300 0206 6315
BIC/SWIFT: BSAB ESBB
Important: Write 1) name of the attendee and 2) if the registration is to ‘Level 1’ or ‘Level 2’ in the concept of the transfer
