Ketamine Therapy as a Catalyst for Healing and Transformation

Desert–CAMFT

presents:

Ketamine Therapy as a Catalyst for Healing and Transformation

Presented By:
Ray Rivas, MD

Friday, February 23, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am

1.5 CE Credits

Online Via Zoom

Our Presentation

Discover the transformative potential of ketamine therapy. This 1.5-hour presentation will give you a foundational understanding of how ketamine therapy is helping change how we think about mental health. Designed specifically for licensed therapists, our presentation offers a nuanced exploration of ketamine's journey from an anesthetic to a therapeutic catalyst, providing practical knowledge on its mechanisms, applications, and integration into therapeutic practices. Join us to learn about ketamine’s healing properties to identify ideal candidates for treatment. We’ll focus on how therapists can use this powerful medicine to improve their patient’s outcomes. We’ll also address crucial aspects such as risks, safety measures, ethical considerations, and cost implications for both therapists and patients. By dispelling common misconceptions and setting realistic expectations, we aim to equip therapists with the knowledge and confidence to consider ketamine therapy as a valuable tool in their practice. Whether you're new to the concept or seeking to deepen your understanding, this presentation is a good opportunity to stay at the forefront of behavioral health.

Educational Goals

This presentation is designed to help curious and ambitious therapists start working with ketamine therapy to improve their patient outcomes.

Objectives

1. State one reason why researchers believe ketamine may make psychotherapy more effective.
2. Name the two most popular routes of administration for off-label ketamine therapy.
3. Describe the three phases of injectable ketamine therapy.
4. Name four common misconceptions about ketamine or ketamine therapy.
5. Identify three ways in which therapists can learn more about ketamine therapy.

About Our Presenter

Ray Rivas, MD, is a board-certified, acute care and trauma surgeon with over 12 years’ experience administering ketamine. Before founding Innerbloom in 2022, Dr Rivas worked on the frontlines of emergency and trauma medicine in Santa Maria, CA, and Austin, TX.

Closing date for registration is February 21, 2024 at 10pm.

$20 Desert-CAMFT Members
$30 for Non-members
$10 for Desert-CAMFT Prelicensed Members

Closing date for registration is February 21, 2024 at 10pm.