Description
This three-hour introductory course explores the intersection of psychedelic-assisted therapy (specifically ketamine as the only legal psychedelic presently) and the dismantling of systemic oppression, providing participants with a basic understanding of the transformative potential of this innovative therapeutic approach. Participants will delve into the profound ways that psychedelic experiences can contribute to individual and collective liberation.
Maryland: This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d) with a focus on social justice and cultural humility.
District of Columbia: This workshop meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care.
Instructor
Candace Oglesby is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Candace began her career as a psychedelic-assisted therapy therapist in 2020, when she sat on her first research study that investigated the effects of psilocybin in cancer and TRD patients. Since then, she has gained training in Ketamine, MDMA, and 5-MeO-DMT assisted therapies.
In addition, Candace is the founder and owner of Jurnee Mental Health Consulting, LLC, which provides support to individuals and businesses looking to deepen their understanding of mental health and provides support and resources to global majority communities. Candace also serves as a DEI mental health consultant, trainer, speaker, and mentor within the psychedelic community. When Candace is not acting as psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, and mentor, she is spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Candace believes that cutting-edge therapies and techniques should be made available to everyone despite race, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
1:10-1:15 Log On
1:15-1:24 pm Time for trainees to settle into the training, introductions, creating the brave/courageous container
1:25-1:34pm Reading of KAP testimonial
1:35-3:09 Didactic Presentation 1
3:10 -3:24 pm Q & A
3:25-3:40 pm 15 min Break
3:41-4:08 pm Small Break Out Activity
4:09-4:19 pm Large Group Debrief
4:20-4:30 pm Q & A/ Reflections/ with closing remarks
4:30 Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe a basic historical overview of psychedelic and ketamine-assisted psychotherapies.
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Name the three stages of KAP, which include preparation, dosing, and integration.
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Recite culturally inclusive practices that can be leveraged within psychedelic and ketamine-assisted psychotherapies.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Boring-Bray, W. (2022, August 31). An Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/new beginning/202208/introduction-ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy
Collins, S. (2021, July 20). Ketamine for Depression: What to Know. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/what-does-ketamine-do-your-brain
Dore J, Turnipseed B, Dwyer S, Turnipseed A, Andries J, Ascani G, Monnette C, Huidekoper A, Strauss N, Wolfson P. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Patient Demographics, Clinical Data and Outcomes in Three Large Practices Administering Ketamine with Psychotherapy. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2019 Apr-Jun;51(2):189-198. doi: 10.1080/02791072.2019.1587556. Epub 2019 Mar 27. PMID: 30917760.
Halstead, M., Reed, S., Krause, R., & Williams, M. T. (2021). Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Related to Racial Discrimination. Clinical Case Studies, 20(4), 310–330. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650121990894
Sandra J Drozdz, Akash Goel, Matthew W McGarr, Joel Katz, Paul Ritvo, Gabriella F Mattina, Venkat Bhat, Calvin Diep & Karim S Ladha (2022) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Literature, Journal of Pain Research, , 1691-1706, DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S360733
Zanos P, Gould TD. Mechanisms of ketamine action as an antidepressant. Mol Psychiatry. 2018 Apr;23(4):801-811. doi: 10.1038/mp.2017.255. Epub 2018 Mar 13. PMID: 29532791; PMCID: PMC5999402.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
