In-Person Training
(Knoxville)

3 CE Hours

“Experiential Training – Recognizing Empathic Values in Psychedelic Medicine”

Kathryn Walker, CRNA,PMHNP, CEO

Therapists will participate in preparatory sessions prior to participating in experiential therapies. Therapists will participate in a 40-minute ketamine infusion with a therapeutic observer in the room (consent provided). Therapists may also participate in the experiential trainings without a therapeutic observer in the room (though it is not encouraged). Therapists will be informed of technique of therapy with an IV started by advanced practitioners and levels of dissociation measured during the therapy to optimize the experience for the therapist as reciprocation of physical and emotional feelings are of great importance when learning ketamine and psychedelic therapies in order to do no harm with future clients.

Objectives:

• Therapists will participate with in-clinic ketamine therapies both as the recipient as well as the observer learning self reflection strategies as well as gaining empathetic skills for greater understanding of client care when participating with ketamine or psychedelic therapies.

• Therapists will work with attending medical providers and therapists reviewing preparation materials with an emphasis on understanding integrative and transition therapy techniques for clients.

• Therapists will understand self care techniques that should be considered for all mental health providers.

About the Speaker(s)

Kathryn Walker, CRNA,PMHNP, CEO

Kathryn Walker is the CEO of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness (CSE: CALM) (OTCQB: RVLWF) (FSE: 4DO) which serves as a leading mental health and wellness company lead by a comprehensive team of speciality providers. Kathryn worked at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Tennessee for 9 years before attending anesthesia school at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She practiced anesthesia of all specialties for 8 years before opening the first Revitalist location in Knoxville, TN in 2018. Today Kathryn operates as a leading advocate for psychedelic medicine as she continues to advance her comprehensive skill set recently graduating with her second Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Recognizing the need for community access, Kathryn founded the national mental health 501c3 nonprofit, Community Change Foundation (CommunityChangeFoundation.org). This nonprofit foundation focuses on providing financial assistance to veterans, frontline workers, and the financially disadvantaged seeking help with psychedelic therapies. Kathryn incorporated Community Change Foundation in 2019.

Recognizing the need for education and training advancements, Kathryn founded the American Association of Psychedelics (AAPsychedelics.org). This education non-profit 501c3 aims to continually bring high quality education and training to all disciplines of providers. Kathryn incorporated the American Association of Psychedelics in 2021.

TLPCA Contact

If you any questions, please contact Anthony Fuller.