Ketamine is a safe and well-understood medicine that is currently being prescribed off-label for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, addiction, pain, and other common health concerns. 

Ketamine assists in increasing neuroplasticity, working to repair damaged synapses — or connections – in the brain, which become diminished over time due to long-term stress and depression. As such, ketamine shifts the brain into a more open and receptive state, allowing one to interrupt old, ruminative patterns, increase cognitive flexibility, and become open to new learning and growth.

For this workshop series, we will be utilizing ketamine troches — small lozenges made by a local pharmacy designed to dissolve quickly in the mouth and gently take effect.

Simply put, the dynamic of the shared group experience can be more powerful and therapeutic than individual therapy alone. After all, as humans have explored nonordinary states of consciousness for thousands of years, haven’t we always done it in community?

Through the trust of the group container and the power of integrative processing, our healing becomes a shared experience — witnessed, supported, and deeply held in a power greater than the sum of our parts. You can read more about this here.

As ketamine treatment goes more mainstream, many clinics and providers have been financially inaccessible for a majority of people. We believe that offering a psychedelic assisted group model is a key strategy for reducing cost and expanding access to this treatment.

Our participants consistently report that one of the most healing aspects of this model is the group container itself. Through GroupKAP, community becomes a form of medicine. In addition to making this work more financially accessible, the true gift is connection. In an increasingly isolated and divided world, healing in community restores our sense of belonging and shared humanity, reminding us that we are not meant to walk this path alone.

This program offers integration experiences during the workshop days, along with meetings two days after every ketamine experience that are specifically designed to build on neuroplasticity so that lasting change becomes possible.

Providers of ketamine that are based in the Western medical model tend to think of ketamine primarily as a medicine that treats depression. While we agree that this benefit exists, we believe that a more important result is the neuroplasticity created by this medicine.  Therefore, the results ultimately depend on what one does with the opportunity to change one’s thinking. We have designed this experience to make the most of the window of neuroplasticity, when one's mind is naturally in a more open and adaptable state.

The transformational benefits of the psychedelic experience do not end when the journey is over. In fact, we can extend the benefits of the experience into the days, weeks, and years ahead through cultivating the indispensable skill of integration.

Integration can be understood as turning an experience from a psychedelic journey into a new way of being in the world. It is about interpreting the symbolic meaning of our experience with the medicine, identifying the gifts, lessons, and insights that we received, and finding a way to anchor those messages into our lives on an ongoing basis in an effort to move towards greater wholeness. 

Integration is critical for sustaining the benefits of ketamine.

As a group, we will ask ourselves, and each other, how can our experience with the medicine contribute to our daily lives in meaningful ways? How can we hold ourselves and each other accountable for making the changes we see fit to make in our lives? How can the medicine support us in this process?

Our program is designed to guide you through a safe, structured healing journey in four key stages:

1.     Screening and assessment

• Meet with the facilitators to get all of your questions answered and assess whether this program is right for you

• Meet with our medical supervisor to ensure that ketamine is safe for you and obtain a prescription.

2.     Two orientation sessions on Zoom

• Meet and get to know your fellow journeyers.

• Learn more about ketamine and optimal integration approaches.

• Become familiar with the Internal Family Systems approach.

3.     Ketamine workshops and integration

• For month-long cohorts, participate in four workshops with guided ketamine journeys, integration experiences, processing, and sharing. Each is followed two days later with further integration and processing.

• For intensive cohorts, participate in three workshops scheduled within one week.

4.     Post-Session Integration

• Reflect and process your experiences with support to foster lasting transformation.

• Apply insights to daily life through guided exercises and group discussions.

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Cohorts will have anywhere between 5 and 9 people.

GroupKAP sessions are held at the Fairview Space for Transformation, located just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. The setting is designed to enhance healing with:

• A Calming Environment: Warm, spacious, and comfortable, with ample ventilation for a safe experience.

• Nature at Your Doorstep: Surrounded by woods and a stream, offering a serene connection to the natural world.

• Therapeutic Soundscapes: Our high-quality sound systems deepen the experience, helping you connect and process emotions in a nonordinary state.

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Group KAP is designed for individuals seeking emotional healing and personal growth. You may be a good fit if:

• You’re an adult (18+) without specific contraindications for ketamine therapy.

• You’re struggling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or emotional distress.

• You’re open to exploring new perspectives and engaging in group work.

• You’re ready to commit to the program’s schedule and guidelines.

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