"I signed on for the Group KAP intensive for both personal and professional reasons, and I received an added nudge from people who spoke highly of their experiences with ketamine. This was my first experience with psychedelics. I very highly recommend Ted and Amy as guides in this process. The setting could not be more welcoming, their care, attention to detail and their sustained presence combined to create a very safe space for both the ketamine journey and the resultant therapeutic work. Being myself a previously licensed psychologist I can attest their approach within the Internal Family Systems model of therapy is focused, grounded and practical. The fact that this was carried out in a small group setting added to the richness of the experience."

“What a powerful transformative experience, with a terrific group and top-notch facilitation. I can't recommend it enough, whether you feel stuck in depression, or just want to experience something unique and meaningful. I'm so glad this exists in these times.”

“Ted and Amy provide a safe and welcoming container for exploration. I got a peek into some "dusty rooms" that I have kept closed for years. I was shown that I can slow my pace between stimulus and response to allow my "Self" the space to dialog with previously unwelcome parts in order to make more integrated choices. That is my work now.”

"Amy and Ted were wonderful to work with! They are both very knowledgeable, and worked to help me feel very comfortable addressing my specific needs with the medicine and dosage. A beautiful experience that I would fully recommend to anyone interested in ketamine assisted therapy!"

"I am a 72 year old retired physician. I went into this facing some major life transitions. This process helped me see things more clearly. I believe this workshop allowed me to process my feelings and get through some difficult times with more grace and ease than I would have thought possible. I am very grateful for this experience."

"Using the medicine along with the internal family system therapeutic group processing, I seem to be able to find my grounded center and internal core self more easily than before. Overall, I feel that I am less easily frustrated and irritable, and I am better able to let some of the small stuff go with less anxious "mind chatter". Ted and Amy are both incredibly skilled therapists with deep knowledge of all aspects of this work and the group process. There were some very different needs in the group and various struggles that brought us all together. Amy and Ted treated created a safe and healing space. They treated all group members with compassion, kindness, generosity, and sometimes even added in some well-timed humor. I experienced them as genuinely caring about all of our individual journeys as well as the overall group's process, and feel they worked hard to maximize all of our therapeutic experiences. I would highly recommend that you commit to your health and healing alongside Ted and Amy by joining a future Group KAP experience!"

"I think that if someone is considering exploring taking ketamine for therapeutic purposes then doing it in the context of a group and with facilitators who are experienced with modalities like IFS is definitely the way to go. The space and setting that Ted provides along with the assistance of Amy are ideal for creating trust and safety to explore as deeply as one is ready to go."

"I had heard good things about ketamine treatments and decided to give it a try. I am so happy that I did. To say it was to me life changing is an understatement. I’m blessed to have been guided through the process with Ted and Amy. Watching Ted work reminded me of a master artist manipulating his media to makes something beautiful. Amy has such a beautiful spirit, her peaceful voice that lead us through our exercises was calming and peaceful. I was hesitant about doing the group work, and it does have challenges at least for me , but over the short week it felt like I had a new family. It was overall intense and relaxing, but with the work and the medication, I have reached a new place in my life. I’m still going to do it again when and if I get to that point."

“I could not be more grateful for and happy with the experience I've had. Ted and Sarah create an amazing, safe, open-hearted atmosphere that is both playful and sincere, and is incredibly healing. They are each very skilled at what they do and together they make a wonderful team. The space is beautiful, the medicine feels safe and awakening, and the group experience made the process much deeper and more meaningful than it would have been otherwise. Everything, from the orientation meeting to the music to the integration activities and down to the snacks they provided felt thoughtful and caring. Wholeheartedly recommend.”

"I enthusiastically recommend the GroupKAP ketamine workshops. Ted and Amy are gifted facilitators who have been passionately dedicated to helping me get the most out of the workshop. Blending the ketamine experiences with the lens of Internal Family Systems psychology helped me to make sense of and ground the ketamine experiences. Working in the IFS model also gave me the opportunity to work concretely on my intentions and personal growth. For example, I was able to work through some feelings of grief and and anger by using the IFS model during and after the ketamine sessions. I also underestimated the power of a ketamine workshop in a small-group setting. I was able to get farther and deeper with the support of the group members. It was beneficial to be able to share my experiences with others and I received so much from having them share their experiences with me. It was surprising to me that we became very close quickly and the group buoyed and inspired me. If I do ketamine therapy again, I would want it to be in a a small-group setting like this one. This workshop exceeded my expectations in many ways and I'm grateful to Ted and Amy for creating a great workshop."

“Ted and Sarah brought really complementary and positive energy to the space, I felt very held by their presence supporting us on the journey. I had trouble visualizing in advance what the days would look like, and afterward described it to friends as group therapy with some ketamine sprinkled in to supercharge the insights and behavior change.

The group structure was powerful, it might even have allowed deeper integration than a one-on-one. Hearing someone else name a struggle or experience I shared felt as relieving as saying it myself. Instead of trying to remember and verbalize everything I thought or felt in a session, I could share what came up naturally and continue processing whatever went unnoticed or unsaid as others shared.

The ketamine is also such a catalyst for greater vulnerability, it relieved much of the anxiety and self-consciousness I'd have felt doing any kind of structured group exercise otherwise. I really came to the workshop seeking what I couldn't reach on my own with self-guided work, and I feel very lucky that I got exactly that. A deeper experience guided by experts, creating a safe, intentional, warm, and challenging space.”

“I loved the Group KAP experience because the loving, beautiful and comfortable space that Ted and Sarah provided and the sharing with the other members of the group set the scene for me to let go and really dive into the experience. Through much of the three sessions, I felt so much love, joy and gratitude. Even as I worked with some painful feelings in the first session, I knew it was for moving through the feelings and not getting stuck in them or in old thoughts. I noticed that I could easily see some of my habitual thoughts and not get hooked by them. Almost like I could see through them ... they had no power or emotional charge.

I noticed and enjoyed new insights and observations...many that made me laugh with delight. Meditation practices that I do often were effortless and profound. The processing in our group was also a great experience. People were showing up very honestly and sharing with courage and vulnerability, and their parts were met with skill, compassion and understanding by the facilitators and the other group members. There was strong and loving mutual support almost right away and it deepened with each session.”

"Issues I've held in my body and mind for years have been rooted out, and I feel more clear and open. The heavy weight of shame and self hatred has been lifted. I was able to put down cigarettes with confidence; that habit no longer is needed to fill the dark pit of emptiness from which I have been running. I feel confident in the ability to make calm, rational choices with input from my emotions, rather than being over powered by old trauma."

“I really was not aware of how depressed I actually was and how I was using weed daily to sedate myself and avoid the deep feelings of grief I was in. I don't totally understand why (not that it matters) but I completely stopped using any drugs without any effort whatsoever. I am feeling, in general, much more positive about being alive now. Before the treatment, I was completely and utterly overwhelmed. Even the smallest tasks felt insurmountable. And, larger tasks too, i.e., I have wanted to change professions for years and just had no direction at all, but now I feel motivated and engaged in exploring options. Since the program ended, I have gotten so much done, it blows my mind really. There are just so many ways that I was unconsciously procrastinating on just about everything, and I literally got motivated again. I am so grateful for this clarity and energy. Thank you for offering this program. It really helped me so much, and I am very grateful for it.”

“The GroupKAP experience was definitely worth my time and resources. I didn't really know what to expect. I didn't exactly think I was going into it because I was depressed but after the first weekend, I realized that I actually was depressed. I just hadn’t realized that somewhere along the line, I stopped thinking about my future. I was stuck in grief, which isn’t at all surprising given that over the last few years, there were so many changes in my life. Four people close to me died. My daughter relocated to Los Angeles. I too had moved in 2017, which involved a whole other set of adjustments. Oh, and, lest I forget, the pandemic happened! So, understandably, I was struggling to adjust. I just didn’t have much awareness that all of these changes had left me in despair. GroupKAP not only brought it into my conscious awareness, but also pointed out that things would get better by adjusting to life as it is now, rather than resisting changes. For me, this awareness is a huge gift allowing me to move forward with self-empathy on my own journey. The container for the experience created by Ted and Amy was one of care and safety. There was attention given to every detail throughout the entire program from both a practical and emotional viewpoint. For example, from the onset we were informed step-by-step how to participate in the program and educated about the medication itself. We were all encouraged to create an intention for the experience, and to reference it throughout the entire month-long process. I always thought I had the information necessary to fully participate and that I had access to Ted and Amy to answer questions and garner support if I needed it. The benefits of my participation are significant and still unfolding.”

"As I said in the circle, I would never have thought I would ever do this. The group experience as well as the medicine has given me the confidence to continue working on my issues. Even though I tried hard in my previous attempts at therapy (AEDP), my parts were just too resistant and the therapists just didn’t push me hard enough.The medicine definitely enlightened me as to how deeply issues can be buried and the power of the mind/parts to keep them buried. Thanks to everyone!!"

"I have no regrets about my decision and felt totally supported by the facilitators, activities, group processing, the beautiful setting and interaction with with nature."

"This has been life changing... The facilitators vetted us before we joined the group, and I sincerely believe they took in my situation before agreeing to accept me. If anyone is ready to see a positive change from the depths of their soul instead of hanging on to a hope that 'it will surely be OK one day', give this a try. I am no longer a stranger wandering the halls of uncertainty. I may need more some day, but I know where to find it."

“Highly recommend this experience with Group KAP. It was amazing on all levels. Excellent facilitation by Sarah and Ted. Both are extremely knowledgeable and supportive. I felt very well taken care of. The ketamine experiences were mind opening and provided me with a new reference point in life. The pre session zooms and all information shared by the the facilitators prepared us in creating the best possible experience. For those familiar with IFS, the medicine fully lends itself to being able to see and work productively with your parts. Regarding the group experience, in a very short amount of time I felt very bonded and supported with my fellow journeyers. A life changing experience.”

“For the past 6 months I have been dealing with a deep and long depression. I started drinking more alcohol than ever before in my life and quickly my sense of self evaporated and diced into a set of unconscious behaviors. As a result, I deviated from my life goals, and my life experiences got worse every day. I thought about suicide and running away to a place nobody could find me. Of course, I was not motivated to do anything that would make me feel better. In other words, I was suffering of chronic dissatisfaction.

Today, two (2) weeks after the ketamine cohort, I can say that I’m a new person. The experience was so profound that completely shifted my direction in life, along with habits and behavioral patterns. In addition, because the ketamine experience helped me gain space between parts of me that were stuck in a suffering cycle, I was able to quickly see exactly what I was supposed to do in order to change my direction. The fact that Group KAP introduces Ketamine along with Internal Family Systems (IFS) as an integrated experience, allowed me to really pay attention to the parts of me that didn’t want to let go, and through sharing and the integration exercises, I was able to see them clearly, and help them move on. Ted and Sarah are amazing facilitators. They supported my and the group’s process with so much intention and care. They were present for me and the group not only during the sessions but during the days following them.

I know everyone is different. But I can say that the common denominator among all of us is that we want to be clear, prosperous, and happy in life. I would recommend Group KAP to anyone that is struggling with connecting with themselves, dealing with depression, or excessive drinking. I’m so happy I did it. I look forward to a better life and to a future session with Sarah and Ted. “

“Ted and Amy were very supportive in the experience, and PAK (I experienced it as a Ketamine experience assisted at times by therapy) could be helpful for many people w mild to moderate issues.”

“This was such a powerful experience. The space was wonderful, the facilitators were exceptional, and the bonds created within the group brought so much depth to my experience. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and would recommend it to anyone considering what KAP can do for your life.”

“Because of the experience I had with Group KAP, I've been shown a new way to relate to myself. My outlook on life and on myself is much more compassionate and loving. I’m no longer afraid of my own emotions, I can now work with them and move forward more quickly and effortlessly. I would definitely recommend this very container for anyone who is tired of the same old stuff.”

“I admit I was skeptical going into a group therapy setting and especially to try what I had always avoided as a ‘rave party drug’. After doing some research and meeting Ted and Sarah, my fears were abated. But once the actual group began to meet in person, I realized they have hit on an alchemical formula. A balance of talking, listening, thinking and trying a medicine in a new context for most people. And the multifaceted ways they came up with to integrate the neuroplastic state into a therapeutic experience, was positively transforming. I witnessed huge changes in my cohort and felt a steadying of my own moods. My rollercoaster of highs and lows didn't have the deep and desperate lows that used to keep me down in a depressed state for days. I would definitely recommend this Group KAP experience to friends and loved ones.

“The experience allowed for so much growth in a short amount of time. The medicine makes space for parts of myself to surface and be seen, before the managers come back in to protect the vulnerable parts of me. I was able to connect with these younger parts in ways that i could not image. I was able to de-lonely these parts stuck in the past as if someone was there for me in that moment.”

“This was a potent, profound experience. Ted and Sarah do an amazing job at holding a solid, grounded, stable container for folks to move though in various shapes and ways. Working with the group cohort was extra sweet to connect intimately with other folks doing this work, with whom are all on different journeys. It was inspiring to be held by so many people with different stories and experiences showing up to do work in a similar way. The program is very well thought out and both facilitators are responsive, warm, knowledgeable and generally wonderful to be traversing the astral fields with. Thank you for doing this kind of work!”

“The fact that we have access to a program like GroupKAP in our community is an enormous gift. Ted and Sarah make a great team. The space where the group meets is comfortable, beautiful and thoughtfully set up. The space and the facilitators create a safe and supportive container where a group of strangers met and within a short time we were able to come together and support each other. Using the ketamine allowed an easing of my learned defenses and automatic responses to stress. This disarming has been available for days after each session and from this place of openness I have been able to gain greater clarity and insight into the patterns and narratives that have limited me and been a source of suffering. I believe that this experience with Ted, Sarah, the group, and the medication opened doors that have allowed me to access healing that will continue to mature in the months ahead. I remain curious and hopeful about how this experience will continue to work in my life.”

“Honestly it was a dream come true to have my first intentionally therapeutic psychedelic experience in this gentle supportive environment. The space and the people couldn't have been more lovely, dreamy. The medicine journey was more intense than I expected which was satisfying. I am interested in continuing on a path to become a facilitator of therapeutic use of psychedelic medicine.”

“Group KAP has been a phenomenal experience. It has begun to change my life in the most pleasant and simple ways. Connecting with other humans, in such a vulnerable state, while releasing burdens of parts that have long haunted my well-being, hit the core of what I needed to feel relief. Sitting has built my empathy, compassion, and the ability to be with another (in regular life) who is going through an emotional disturbance in a way that is supportive, while not reaching for answers for them. Although life has continued to be challenging in its natural ways, I feels a sense of confidence and belonging that Self has rarely aligned with. These quirky, anxious, disheartened parts of mine have all been awaiting some loving leadership and the structure of these treatments has revealed my Self is capable.

"Between the medicine, the group support and Ted's guidance the overall experience was most helpful at learning to find space to accept unwanted parts."

“I feel an overall sense of lightness and ease in the weeks following Group KAP. Times when I feel stressed and anxious, I can often find myself able to ‘choose something else’ or at least see other possibilities in those moments. Others have commented on my change in demeanor as well.”

“Ted and Sarah created a safe and supportive space where I felt free to let go and explore the ketamine experience. Ted’s knowledge of the IFS provided a helpful context to processing and understanding emotional patterns. Sarah’s explanation of ketamine and its effects enabled deeper understanding of the experience how it can help shift one’s perspectives. The music they offered created wonderful soundscapes which enhanced the experience. This was blended with the beautiful sounds of birdsongs from the forest just outside. The setting enabled a synthesis between my own being and the nature all around.”

“I think one of the big things that actually was really my fear, but ended up being extremely important to me, was the group aspect of it. I think just hearing everybody’s vulnerability of what they’re dealing with, and what they’re going through and felt and experienced, was huge for me, especially since the group part was the biggest part I didn’t want to do - I didn’t trust having a bunch of people I didn’t know in a room doing something that I wasn’t comfortable doing. And at the very end of it all, looking back and reflecting on it all day yesterday, the biggest thing that came to mind for me personally was just: Wow - this group aspect of it is pretty impactful and I would actually go as far as to say that the afterwards of everyone talking about their experience was maybe even up there with the trip itself. The trip itself was incredible, but afterwards the group part was … I really want to take that away a lot more than what I personally went through.”

“The medicine allowed my brain to open up therefore I was able to connect to Self and other parts. The medicine was the catalyst for Self to begin the work on my different parts. The last couple of weeks people close to me have told me that they have witnessed an overall lightness and a more lively individual.”

“The Group KAP experience helped me identify parts of myself that I had not realized were just parts. I was able to integrate the medicine from week to week, finding a much greater sense of mindfulness and presence. My relationship with my Self has become more achievable and this work has inspired me to try less hard to work on myself, but rather to just be myself.”

“I don't have a clear sense of how/why changes and 'growth' are happening, but they are. I'm impressed with the structure and planning and execution both of you have done for this and I genuinely am extremely grateful to be in round one. 

The location and workspace are superb. I'd be totally stoked to dose in the woods but I get that I'm probably alone in that thought. But being able to go outside, down by the creek, has been a very positive aspect to the whole experience.

Post-trip, it's been very cool to see how subtle and yet utterly profound my consciousness and perspective shifts have been. I think I expected to dose, trip, and have deeply profound experiences that would answer my questions and solve my problems. What has happened has been far subtler. I leave the experiences with a "the fuck was that all about?" as the main feeling. Then over the following days, I'll see myself being calm and feeling safe. Never really about any one thing specifically, just a very generalized softening and lightening. Super cool. And again, something I'm really grateful for. I truly believe Sarah and Ted are doing something big and helpful. I'd recommend it to just about anybody and would be happy to answer questions or share my details to anyone sitting on the fence trying to decide.”

“The group context was a really good aspect. I found it to be helpful and empowering and I got more out of my sessions especially with the sharing circle being able to talk through my own experience and hearing about the experiences of others. I also felt that the support from the group was really meaningful.”

“I had an overall very positive experience participating in the Group KAP cohort this fall. I learned a lot about myself and how to better manage situations as they come up. I learned the powerful tool of fellowship combined with the powerful medicine of ketamine. The combination can really do wonders for one's state of being. Everyone in our group came out a better person, more connected and with a better understanding of themselves. It was truly great to be a part of this group.”