Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Group Retreats

Psychedelics have been revered by indigenous peoples for millennia and have been consumed primarily in community or group settings. Group KAP honors the wisdom and practices of the ancestral lineages by emphasizing that healing is relational and profound shifts occur in community.

➤ Group KAP can be an opportunity to work in a relational context for expanded growth and deep connections while simultaneously working with personal goals.

➤ Group KAP is a unique modality with its own benefits and is considered distinct an adjunct to individual KAP.

➤ Our intimate, immersive retreats are closed groups of 6 to 8 participants. All participants are required to be in contact with a mental health provider in order to be eligible for KAP. Our facilitators can provide referrals for supportive, affordable mental healthcare during your consultation.

What to Expect From a Group KAP Retreat:

Each two-night retreat (Friday to Sunday) includes one group preparation session, two to three dosing sessions, and four integration sessions. Prior to being eligible to attend a retreat, potential participants must commit to two individual preparation sessions. Individual preparation sessions are conducted virtually for sixty minutes and are required prior to attending a retreat.

Our retreats kick off with a ninety-minute group preparation session. During the preparatory group session, participants will learn to navigate the ketamine experience, share intentions, prepare for integration work, and build cohesion and support among each other. Dosing sessions are 3 hours each and take place in our facility with up to 7 other group members. The group journeys together in a ceremonial setting with evocative music, eyeshades, and a team of two to three KAP-trained facilitators present as guides. Integration sessions are held at the retreat following each dosing session for 60-90 minutes and are designed for processing your journey and connecting your experiences to your daily life.

Additional individual integration sessions are available, as well as a monthly online integration group. Processing and integration are key elements in the healing process before and after an individual or group ketamine session. If you are an existing client, you are invited join us for a complimentary monthly integration group to process your ketamine and therapeutic journey.  Group integration sessions are held on Zoom the first Sunday of every month. 

The Details

  • Each participant will be screened for appropriateness for KAP and the desired format. Referrals will be provided when contraindications suggest that participating in KAP may be unsafe for you.

  • Accommodations are provided onsite through the Center for Inner Healing and may be booked following your consultation. Meals and snacks are provided and included in the cost of accommodations.

  • The total cost of a typical two-night retreat is $2,000.00 which can be paid in 2-4 installments.

    A la carte KAP services are offered at $200 per hour.

  • If you have out-of-network benefits, you may be able to submit a superbill to your insurance for reimbursement. We can provide you with a superbill but we cannot guarantee reimbursement and payment will still be expected even if the claim is unpaid by insurance.

  • Participants will need to commit to and pay for the entire retreat prior to check in. While conflicts may arise, the retreats cannot run without your full commitment and we cannot offer any refunds for missed sessions for any reason, including illness.

    Retreats are held on a monthly basis and participants are encouraged to attend 4-6 retreats as close together as possible in order to maximize benefits.