Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy Training
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Foundational KAP Training Dates
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Foundational KAP Training Dates for 2025:
- April 24–27
- August 21–24
- October 9–12
- November 6–9
FOUNDATIONAL KAP Training Program
PRATI’s Foundational KAP Training equips medical and mental health professionals with the core skills to become effective psychedelic medicine practitioners. Learn from experienced providers and educators in the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, employing a specific focus on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
We believe ketamine offers the best entry point for working with psychedelic medicines and exploring the healing potential found in nonordinary states of consciousness. As ketamine is currently the only legal and widely used psychedelic in the U.S., gaining proficiency with it will lay a strong foundation to expand into other psychedelics as they become available.
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Why train with PRATI?
Since 2019, PRATI has been at the forefront of psychedelic medicine training, with hundreds of alumni from around the world. Our pioneering program combines evidence-based practices, hands-on skill development, and experiential learning to prepare you to begin practicing with clarity and assurance. You will be surrounded by a vibrant community of passionate, knowledgeable teachers and have the opportunity to connect with like-minded colleagues. We are certain this training will be both personally and professionally transformative.
As a nonprofit organization, PRATI’s purpose is to facilitate a reconnection to the sacred. This perspective is intentionally woven throughout the training experience, acknowledging the profound and interconnected aspects of psychedelic medicine work. We balance this approach with practical, evidence-based elements of psychedelic medicine, creating a rich framework for exploring healing for both individuals and the planet.
Over four empowering days, participants will co-create a supportive space for deep personal and professional growth, guided by PRATI’s expert educators and enriched by your own exploration of ketamine medicine. Our training environment is thoughtfully designed to foster emotional safety and connection, with a high trainer-to-registrant ratio ensuring personalized guidance and care. Along the way, you’ll find moments of warmth, joy, and play infused into the experience, cultivating a sense of community and camaraderie that participants often describe as a highlight of the program.
What you will learn
PRATI’s immersive training integrates engaging didactic presentations with dynamic experiential components in a serene, retreat-style setting surrounded by pristine nature. The program fosters learning and connection through dyadic experientials, small-group discussions, and large-group activities.
This unique program equips you for the clinical application of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy while providing a solid foundation in psychedelic medicine. Participants will build essential skills and gain firsthand experience, including:
- Two optional ketamine experiences (intramuscular and sublingual) contingent on medical approval and supported by a fellow trainee
- Harm reduction and ethical practices in psychedelic medicine
- Preparation and integration strategies for psychedelic experiences
- Guiding clients through nonordinary states of consciousness
- Facilitating transformative sessions using effective tools and techniques
- The role of music and playlist creation in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
- Clinical care for severely depressed and suicidal individuals
- Ketamine dosing and administration best practices, including various routes of delivery
- Exploration of set and setting, ceremony, and ritual in psychedelic medicine
- Perspectives on worldview and systemic change within the psychedelic paradigm
- Community-building and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals
At PRATI, we tailor our programs to nurture and enrich all parts of you—mind, heart, and spirit. Through a blend of leading-edge research, collaborative learning, and opportunities for deep personal growth and exploration, you can expect to leave feeling inspired and well-prepared to practice psychedelic medicine with greater confidence and compassion.
Join us in embracing a new paradigm of mental healthcare—one that honors the innate healing potential within each of us!
Eligibility
PRATI’s Foundational KAP Training is designed for clinically licensed professionals in medical or mental health-related fields. To qualify for the program, candidates must meet both of the following criteria:
- Active Licensure: Hold an active professional license in good standing in a medical or mental health-related field. Provisional licenses (e.g., PLPC, LPCC) are accepted. Chaplains and end-of-life doulas may also qualify with proof of certification.
- Clinical Experience: Demonstrate at least 1,000 hours of direct experience providing clinical services.
PRATI welcomes professionals from diverse backgrounds. In addition to medical and mental health practitioners, eligible fields include:
- Acupuncturists (L.Ac.) or practitioners of East Asian Medicine
- Chaplains
- Chiropractors
- End-of-life doulas
- Naturopathic doctors
- Nurses
- Physical therapists
Please note that massage therapists are not eligible for this program.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, contact us at trainings@pratigroup.org before registering. Registrations from individuals who do not meet eligibility requirements may be canceled, and deposits may be forfeited.
Waitlist
All waitlists are event/date specific and can be accessed on the training registration page. You will only be contacted if a space opens up for the specific training requested. Waitlists do not carry over to subsequent trainings. To receive email updates about future training dates, please subscribe to our mailing list by selecting “Sign Up for Updates” from our homepage.
Cost
2025 Registration Fees
- $3,300 – Professionals (all non-physician participants)
- $4,750 – Physicians (MD, DO)
A portion of the registration fees will be paid directly to the medical provider conducting your evaluation and medical services for the training experiential.
A deposit of $500 is required at registration to secure your spot. Food and lodging costs are not included in the registration fee and must be paid separately to the event venue. For a detailed breakdown of accommodation fees, see the Frequently Asked Questions tab below.
Cancellation Policy
- Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable (except for Scholarship registrants).
- Registration payments cannot be transferred to future trainings. Cancellations place a burden on our staff, and the following policy ensures we can cover costs if a spot cannot be filled.
- On or before the full payment deadline: Full refund of registration fees, minus the deposit.
- After the full payment deadline and up to 2 weeks before the training start date: 50% refund of registration fees, minus the deposit.
- 2 weeks or less before the training start date: No refund; all registration fees are forfeited.
Scholarships
PRATI is pleased to offer partial scholarships in five categories to promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community:
- Person of the Global Majority (historically/systemically excluded individuals)
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Person with a disability
- Veteran
- Person with financial need
We take into account various socioeconomic factors when granting scholarship awards, including household size, number of dependents, expendable income, access to generational wealth, and debt-to-income ratio.
Scholarships are available across three registration fee tiers and are limited based on available resources. To apply, please purchase a Scholarship Ticket with a $500 deposit, after which you will receive a link to complete the application. You’ll indicate the registration fee tier amount you can afford within the application. Please note that scholarships do not cover food or lodging fees, which are paid separately to the event venue.
Applicants will be notified once scholarship decisions are made. Those not selected will receive a full refund of their deposit. Please apply for only one training scholarship at a time. If awarded a scholarship, your deposit will be applied to any remaining registration fees.
The Application Process
- The scholarship application form is not a “test” of need.
- Questions about personal identities, education, and licensure are not definitive reflections of your lived or professional experience.
- Within the application, you will select the total registration fee amount you can afford from the following tiers:
- $500
- $1,650
- $2,475
Decisions and Notifications
- We currently have limited resources and a small team reviewing applications; your patience is greatly appreciated.
- Unfortunately, we cannot approve all applications or provide status updates or individual feedback on decisions.
- Scholarship decisions are based on a variety of factors and involve multiple reviewers to ensure fairness.
Duration
Our Foundational KAP Training program is conducted in person over four consecutive days. For dates of upcoming trainings, see the Upcoming KAP Trainings section above. For details about the training schedule, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions tab below.
Location and Accommodations
Our Foundational KAP training programs are held in Loveland, Colorado, at Sunrise Ranch. Training registration fees do not include accommodations or meals.
In addition to paying registration fees to PRATI, all participants must register separately with Sunrise Ranch. Sunrise Ranch charges by the bed (not the room) and this payment includes all meals provided during the training. Accommodation options include shared and private rooms. For a detailed breakdown of accommodation fees, see the Frequently Asked Questions tab below. After registering with PRATI, you will receive a link to book your accommodations at Sunrise Ranch. When booking, please ensure you select the training dates for the specific session you plan to attend.
To ensure safety and foster group cohesion, all participants are required to stay onsite for the duration of the training course. Family and friends are not permitted to stay with participants at Sunrise Ranch during the training, as this can disrupt the supportive environment we create for the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Endorsements
PRATI offers an excellent training that is truly holistic considering the whole person. I am leaving the training feeling inspired and knowledgeable to start offering KAP. But even more important, I feel transformed on a personal level by the experientials and the deep connections I made. I am very grateful for this sacred experience in community.
This training expanded my understanding of the potential for psychedelic medicines to be integrated into mental health care. The group learning, experiential, and integration sessions were powerful and illuminated the wide range of possibilities with this medicine while reinforcing that this can be all be centered around self awakening and growth. My group was profound and healing for me, and I would encourage anyone who has an interest in ketamine and/or psychedelic medicines to join PRATI on their journey to help restore connection to the sacred: self, community, nature, and spirit.
The PRATI team and their foundational Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy training is a phenomenal experience for learning and growing my potential as a future KAP therapist, and simultaneously is a wonderfully impactful personal growth exploration. The setting, curriculum, experiential component, and the people who gather for this training make for a particularly unique and special collective journey. I would call it a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, except for the fact that I’ll probably return for another PRATI training in the future – after I’ve been able to implement the many skills and experiences I now feel confident in delivering to/with my clients. 10/10 recommend!