Polaris is a clinic in the heart of San Francisco that specializes in healing, well-being, and transformation. They offer various services including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), psychiatric services, and integration therapy. The company’s mission is to help individuals find healing and growth through the compassionate and ethical use of expanded states of consciousness, and to train the next generation of psychedelic therapists and clinicians.
The founders of Polaris are all MAPS-trained clinicians who have provided treatment in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. They have also trained with the Ketamine Training Center and KRIYA Institute.
Polaris offers individual, group, and couples therapy, as well as training and consultation for mental health professionals looking to expand their clinical skills and practices to include KAP. They provide live online didactic trainings in KAP, which are designed for physicians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals.
Polaris offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for people who want to improve their lives and work on specific problems. It offers different individual ketamine treatments and group therapy options.
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Related Course(s)
Polaris and Rainfall Certificate of Training in Ketamine-Assisted PsychotherapyThe Polaris and Rainfall Certificate of Training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a comprehensive 1-2 year program that prepares clinicians to provide their clients with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). The program is offered in collaboration with the Rainfall Medicine Clinic, a leading provider of KAP services.
Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
This course is an introduction to KAP. It will provide participants with an overview of the science of ketamine, the clinical applications of KAP, and the ethical considerations involved in providing this treatment. The course will also cover the different approaches to KAP, including the use of ketamine in combination with other therapies, such as psychotherapy and EMDR.
Intermediate Workshop I on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Intermediate Workshop I on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Intermediate Workshop III on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who have completed the Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) course & two previous Intermediate Workshops and are interested in learning more about the use of ketamine in treating mental health conditions.
Training and Practice of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
The Training and Practice of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy course is a comprehensive one-day program designed to equip healthcare professionals, including physicians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, chaplains, and others, with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
Advanced Workshop I on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies
The Advanced Workshop I in Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies is designed to explore specialized topics in clinical practice and the advancement of ketamine- and other psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies.
Advanced Workshop II on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies
The Advanced Workshop II on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in previous modules, providing clinicians with a deeper understanding of key themes in ketamine- and psychedelic-assisted therapy. This course aims to enhance clinical work quality and the practitioners' self-care practices.
Advanced Workshop III on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies
The Advanced Workshop III on Ketamine- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies covers various themes. These include strategic use of low-dose/psycholytic sessions, advancements in set/setting and preparatory processes, harnessing the client's "language of self," screening, psychological experiences in KAP, therapeutic work with symbols, images, and imagination processes within a relational context.
Music for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Music for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an insightful workshop that delves into the nuances of incorporating music in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Participants will explore the selection and arrangement of tracks, the synchronization of music and sound effects with the effects of ketamine, and the strategic use of transference and countertransference in the context of music.
Medical Module by Rainfall Medicine
The Medical Module by Rainfall Medicine is an educational course that equips ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) providers with the necessary knowledge regarding medical topics and safety measures associated with KAP.
Healing the Healer
Healing the Healer: Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Self-Care is an essential workshop designed to address the importance of self-care for those working in psychotherapy, particularly in the context of non-ordinary states of consciousness and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
Ethics Module
Ethics and Client Expectations Module: Ethics in Ketamine- and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness-Assisted Therapies is a one-day course that takes a comprehensive look at the ethical considerations essential for clinicians involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and therapies involving non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Integration Module
Integration Module: Integration in Ketamine- and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness-Assisted Therapies: Theory and Practice is a one-day course centred on the theory and practical application of integration in ketamine- and non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC)-assisted therapies.
ACT Module
The ACT Module: Acceptance and Commitment Theory in Ketamine- and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness-Assisted Psychotherapies course offers a half-day introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its applicability in therapies involving non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC).
Didactic Training Modules for Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Polaris Insight Center provides didactic, experiential, and residential training in Ketamine Assisted Therapy. These programs are designed to provide interested physicians, psychologists, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with principles and procedures of KAP and how to use ketamine in combination with psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
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