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Trauma-Informed Masterclass: WORKING WITH KETAMINE

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Overview

Our live online Trauma-Informed 90 minutes Masterclass: Working with Ketamine with Dr. Devon Christie and Atira Tan will delve into the evolving landscape of Ketamine-assisted therapy, exploring its potential benefits, ethical considerations and contraindications within the context of trauma recovery and working with trauma imprints.

Ketamine is most widely used as an anaesthetic, and is listed as an “essential medicine” by the World Health Organisation because of its safety profile and utility. In recent decades, mounting evidence has demonstrated the efficacy of Ketamine at lower doses, treating a variety of mental health presentations, most notably, depression. 

Dr. Christie will review a range of different therapeutic models for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, including different delivery methods, dose ranges, and discuss the difference between individual and group settings. She will also share how to combine different therapy modalities with Ketamine for the healing of PTSD and depression. 

This masterclass will be an engaging session that combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, case studies and unique research – providing a holistic understanding of the potential application of Ketamine to innovative therapeutic approaches.

Participants will receive practical insights into working with Ketamine as well as being offered an opportunity to join in at the end of the discussion for a 30 mins Q & A session.

Our 90-minute masterclass will include an hour of lecture and discussion and 30 minutes of Q&A with participants. 

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You’ll receive: 

  • Live Online Zoom Session
  • A 90-minute video recording
  • A 90-minute audio recording for download
  • PDF Slides and Professional Worksheets

WORKING WITH KETAMINE

Ketamine-assisted therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Backed by extensive scientific research and clinical trials, Ketamine therapy offers numerous benefits including: 

DEPRESSION:

In 2006, a landmark study by Zarate et al. demonstrated that a single intravenous dose of ketamine produced rapid antidepressant effects in patients with treatment-resistant depression, with improvements noticeable within hours and lasting up to a week. This finding was further supported by a comprehensive review published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in 2017, which analyzed 24 randomized controlled trials and confirmed that ketamine provides rapid and robust antidepressant effects in patients with major depressive disorder and bipolar depression.

PTSD: 

A 2018 randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Psychiatry showed that ketamine infusions significantly reduced PTSD symptoms compared to a placebo, with effects lasting up to two weeks. Additionally, a 2020 study in the American Journal of Psychiatry highlighted that repeated ketamine infusions result in sustained reductions in PTSD symptoms, underscoring its potential for long-term management.

META-PLASTICITY:

Research shows that ketamine enhances synaptic plasticity and increases the density of dendritic spines, which are critical for neural connectivity and communication. It targets the glutamate system, particularly NMDA receptors, playing a key role in mood regulation and cognitive function. This novel approach distinguishes ketamine from traditional antidepressants.

Research indicates that repeated ketamine treatments can provide prolonged symptom relief, making it a viable option for long-term mental health management. Additionally, ketamine’s rapid effects enable patients to engage more effectively in psychotherapy, facilitating deeper emotional processing and integration of therapeutic insights.

In addition, trauma-informed care  empowers individuals to be active participants in their healing process.  In the context of Ketamine-assisted therapy, this means involving participants in decisions about their treatment and fostering  collaboration between the therapeutic team and the individual.

DETAILS & INVESTMENT

Your purchase will include:

1. Live Online Zoom Session

2. A 90-minute video recording

2. A 90-minute audio recording

3. PDF Slides and Professional Worksheets

 

Cost: $50 USD Full/ $35 USD Early Bird before 23rd June

Date: 9th July Sunday 10 am – 11.30 am EST

The recording of the program will be available to watch with your purchase on our online platform within 24 – 48 hours.

YOUR TEACHERS

atira tan

Atira Tan, MA, SEP

Head of Integration
AYA HEALING RETREATS

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Doctor Devon Christie

MD, CCFP, RTC (Terapia Somática Relacional)

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With Doctor Devon Christie, Trauma-Informed Masterclass , MD, CCFP, RTC (Terapia Somática Relacional)

Trauma-Informed Masterclass with Devon Christie & Atira Tan

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  • 90 mins video recording
  • 90 mins audio recording
  • PDF manual, protocols, and reflection worksheets
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atira tan

Atira Tan

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Trauma Specialist - Integration Support

Hailing from her native Singapore Atira Tan, now based in Melbourne Australia, has over 15 years experience healing trauma through yoga, mindfulness, art, and counseling. Atira has a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Latrobe University, Melbourne, she was featured on TED X, is the founder of Art to Healing and the annual international Yogathon event, Yoga for Freedom. Atira works extensively throughout Asia and Australia in various projects that are centered around healing and empowering women and girls who have been sexually abused and violated through the sex trafficking industry.

From 2004 onwards, Atira established numerous clinical art therapy and trauma recovery programs and has partnered with international organizations to bring art therapy, somatic therapies, yoga, mindfulness to the refugee camps of Burma, the war zones of Cambodia, the brothels of Kathmandu, regions devastated by earthquakes in Nepal and to remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. In addition to her not-for-profit work, Art to Healing, Atira works as a clinician and clinical supervisor in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and as an educator in Transpersonal Art Therapy. Like Elio, Atira is dedicated to creating the space for transformative experiences to occur for each participant. She is the head of our integration team and as well as teaching yoga on selected retreats, she will facilitate your post-retreat integration sessions via Skype.

More about Atira Tan: atiratan.com

“My mission is to inspire others to step into their TRUTH, to LOVE themselves wholeheartedly and to EMPOWER their unique EXPRESSION in the world.”

atira

Atira Tan

ayahuasca vine

Trauma Specialist - Integration Support

Hailing from her native Singapore Atira Tan, now based in Melbourne Australia, has over 15 years experience healing trauma through yoga, mindfulness, art, and counseling. Atira has a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Latrobe University, Melbourne, she was featured on TED X, is the founder of Art to Healing and the annual international Yogathon event, Yoga for Freedom. Atira works extensively throughout Asia and Australia in various projects that are centered around healing and empowering women and girls who have been sexually abused and violated through the sex trafficking industry.

From 2004 onwards, Atira established numerous clinical art therapy and trauma recovery programs and has partnered with international organizations to bring art therapy, somatic therapies, yoga, mindfulness to the refugee camps of Burma, the war zones of Cambodia, the brothels of Kathmandu, regions devastated by earthquakes in Nepal and to remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. In addition to her not-for-profit work, Art to Healing, Atira works as a clinician and clinical supervisor in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and as an educator in Transpersonal Art Therapy. Like Elio, Atira is dedicated to creating the space for transformative experiences to occur for each participant. She is the head of our integration team and as well as teaching yoga on selected retreats, she will facilitate your post-retreat integration sessions via Skype.

More about Atira Tan: atiratan.com

“My mission is to inspire others to step into their TRUTH, to LOVE themselves wholeheartedly and to EMPOWER their unique EXPRESSION in the world.”