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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy Assessment + Discovery

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program 
Assessment + Discovery Services

Widening Circles offers an introductory Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Assessment + Discovery program allowing new and established patients to experience assessment, preparation, one KAP session and one integration session prior to committing to a full course of KAP treatment.

 

New Patients. If you'd like to learn more about the program, please contact us at 828-772-1803 or  office@wideningcirclesnc.com.  New patients interested in our KAP program may require a clinical referral from an established healthcare provider.

Established Patients. A WC prescriber may refer an established patient from private practice. When this occurs, the patient does not need an initial medical evaluation. The referring WC prescriber agrees to prescribe ketamine for KAP.


new patient
KAP INTRODUCTORY package

RN Screening + Education  |  1 hr

Medical Evaluation for KAP |  1 hr
KAP Therapist Assessment + Preparation  |  2 hr

Initial KAP with Therapist + Prescriber |  2 hr 

Integration with Therapist |  1 hr

 

Total Intro

$1,900

established patient
KAP Introductory package

RN Screening + Education  |  1 hr

KAP Therapist Assessment + Preparation  |  2 hr

Initial KAP with Therapist + RN  |  2 hr 

Integration with Therapist |  1 hr

 

Total Intro

$1300

Screening. Upon receipt of referral or contact from patient,  KAP Program Nurse Manager calls patient to set up a a 1-hr screening.  If determined clinically appropriate,  staff electronically sends new patient paperwork, obtains releases, gathers needed medical history and creates a chart. 

 

medical evaluation with prescriber. KAP prescriber reviews medical history to determine safety and medical appropriateness of KAP treatment. An initial dosage and route of administration  (IM, oral solution, troche) is discussed at this time.

kap psychotherapist assessment + PREPARATION. A biopsychosocial interview and assessment is completed with one of our licensed psychotherapists trained in KAP. This includes gathering detailed background information and formulating a collaborative, integrative treatment plan.  Preparation is This is a time for cultivating a sense of safety, connection and trust prior to the initial KAP session. During this time, the therapist offers prompts to discuss and develop personal intentions and to explore ceremony + ritual. This is also a time to choose an appropriate music playlist, review paperwork + answer questions, create or review safety plans, identify post-session escort, etc. 

Initial KAP Session. Session is scheduled with both KAP therapist and prescriber (or designated RN) present. If medication is tolerated well, subsequent KAP sessions may be conducted with prescriber on-site rather than in session.  

Integration. Patient is scheduled with KAP therapist for an integration session to discuss KAP experience and determine ways to best integrate the experience. Integration session is held 24-48 hours after KAP session to optimize neuroplasticity and the interaction of healing and learning. 

Continuing Care. Providers and patient determine appropriate individualized course of treatment moving forward. 

referral from an established wc prescriber. A WC prescriber may refer an established patient from private practice. When this occurs, the patient does not need an initial medical evaluation and the WC prescriber agrees to prescribe ketamine for KAP. If not already an established WC patient, admin staff sends initial paperwork, obtains releases, gathers needed history and creates a chart. 

Screening. Upon receipt of referral, KAP Program Nurse Manager calls patient to set up a 1-hr screening appointment.  If determined clinically appropriate,  staff electronically sends new patient paperwork, obtains releases, gathers needed medical history and creates a chart. 

kap psychotherapist assessment + PREPARATION. A biopsychosocial interview and assessment is completed with one of our licensed psychotherapists trained in KAP. This includes gathering detailed background information and formulating a collaborative, integrative treatment plan.  Preparation is a time for cultivating a sense of safety, connection and trust prior to the initial KAP session. During this time, the therapist offers prompts to discuss and develop personal intentions and to explore ceremony + ritual. This is also a time to choose an appropriate music playlist, review paperwork + answer questions, create or review safety plans, identify post-session escort, etc. 

initial KAP Session. RN and therapist consult with prescribing provider and schedule initial KAP session. During the initial KAP session, both RN and therapist will be in session with patient to ensure safety, tolerability and support. If patient tolerates medication well, subsequent KAP sessions may be conducted with KAP therapist with prescriber or RN on-site. 

Integration. Patient is scheduled with KAP therapist for an integration session to discuss KAP experience and determine ways to best integrate the experience. Integration session is held 24-48 hours after KAP session to optimize neuroplasticity and interaction of healing and learning. 

Continuing Care. Providers meet with patient to determine an individualized course of treatment moving forward. 


established patient admissions process 


new patient ADMISSIONS process 

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