Sapience Therapy is pleased to announce that we will continue offering group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) sessions this spring. These groups will be capped at eight participants or fewer (depending on specifics of the group) and will run over a period of 8 weeks, which will include a mix of in-person and virtual preparatory and integration sessions, in addition to four 3-hour in-person group KAP sessions. KAP sessions will be one or two weeks apart, with integration sessions following each KAP session.

The intention of this offering is two-fold.

First, there is a certain magic in the group process. Bringing ourselves together to authentically share our hardships and our joys can lead to surprising new insights. And connecting with others who are struggling in similar ways can provide a balm for the spirit. However apprehensively we may approach a group experience, it nearly always facilitates a deeper opening than we could have achieved on our own. Participants and facilitators alike find themselves relaxing into and trusting the process, growing and unfolding in unexpected ways. The experience of being unconditionally held by a group of peers as we address the challenges of being human provides a potent context for transformation. Most participants find that the power of the group plays a significant role in their healing process, one that they could not have anticipated.

Second, the group structure allows us to offer the transformative therapeutic modality of KAP to more people at a more affordable cost. The full four KAP session package, multiple additional non-medicine sessions, and the medicine are all included in the cost of the package, which is approximately half the cost of two one-on-one KAP sessions.

Groups are currently offered at Community Yoga & Wellness in Greenfield, with KAP sessions held on Friday afternoons. We anticipate onboarding a new group in the Northampton area soon, dates and venue TBD, likely on Mondays or Tuesdays starting at the end of May.

Please note that participants are not able to drive themselves home from the four KAP sessions, and will need to arrange a ride to and from the site. Applicants will be screened for appropriate fit for the process, and for appropriate fit for the specific cohort.

The application link below is LIVE, and we invite you to fill out an application and let us know what days of the week are best for you, which we will take into account as we confirm our next cohort details.

Details:

• The process begins with filling out an application below.

• A discovery call / psychological intake (free) will be done to ensure appropriateness and answer questions about the process.

• Intake (virtual) with Dr. Scott (1 hour)

• Group in-person preparation with Dr. Scott and co-facilitator (2 hours)

• Two virtual group preparation session with co-facilitator (90 minutes)

• Four KAP sessions in person with Dr. Scott and co-facilitator (3 hours)

• Four virtual integration sessions with co-facilitator (90 min)

• Group in-person closing session with Dr. Scott and co-facilitator (2 hours)

• Option for continued meetings with your group, to be determined by interest at the end of the package

• Option to sign up for another package of four KAP sessions at a 20% discount after completion of the first package

• Total cost including medical and psychological intakes, virtual prep sessions, in person prep session, four medicine sessions, four virtual integration sessions, in person closing integration session, and medication: $1,500

To ensure a consistent group process for all, commitment to attend all sessions is required for participation. Payment in full is required prior to the start of the sessions.

Cancellation policy:

Withdrawal 4 weeks or more prior to the program will provide a full refund minus $100 administrative fee. Withdrawal 2 weeks prior to the program will allow a refund of $700. No refunds will be given later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the program.

By joining this program you are agreeing to attend each session, virtual and in person, unless there is a medical or emergent reason which arises that makes it impossible. The power of the group process depends on this consistency, and the presence of each participant is essential to creating the safety and sense of community which make this work possible. Please check your calendar and ensure that each of the dates listed above will work for you before you commit to joining this group.

Covid policy: Participants are expected to self screen for any covid symptoms prior to each in-person meeting and to take a covid test prior to coming for any symptoms or any exposures to a known case. Participants with URI symptoms who are covid negative may attend masked. Masks will not be required otherwise. A missed session due to covid or serious illness will result in a $200 credit at Sapience for future sessions or other services. A missed session due to scheduling conflicts or personal choice will not result in credit or reimbursement.

Those interested are invited to complete an application below.