Everything You Need to Know About GroupKAP

Ketamine is a groundbreaking therapy tool that has transformed the way we approach emotional healing. Originally used as an anesthetic, ketamine is now recognized for its ability to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges—especially when traditional treatments may not have been effective.

Unlike conventional therapies, ketamine works by promoting neuroplasticity—the brain's natural ability to form new neural connections. This process helps:

• Reframe Past Experiences: Letting you break free from emotional patterns.

• Create Emotional Clarity: Opening pathways for understanding and growth.

• Build Resilience: Supporting new ways of thinking and coping.

Ketamine is administered in small, controlled doses under expert supervision, ensuring a safe and guided experience tailored to your needs.

Want to learn more? Explore additional resources about ketamine and neuroplasticity on our Resources page.

When combined with Internal Family Systems (IFS), ketamine therapy becomes an even more powerful tool for emotional healing. IFS is a therapeutic approach that helps you explore and heal different “parts” of yourself—such as the inner critic, protector, or wounded child.

Ketamine enhances IFS therapy by:

• Deepening Emotional Awareness: Helping you connect with your inner parts more clearly.

• Creating Safe Distance: Allowing you to approach vulnerable emotions without feeling overwhelmed.

• Facilitating Transformation: Supporting healing and integration for greater self-compassion and balance.

Together, ketamine and IFS create a synergistic process, making it easier to access, understand, and heal emotional wounds.

Interested in the integration of IFS and ketamine? Visit our Resources page for more details

GroupKAP combines the healing power of ketamine therapy with the support of a small, trusted group in a serene, natural setting. Here’s what makes it unique:

• Healing in Community: Build meaningful connections and share experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental space.

• Expert Guidance: Sessions are led by experienced facilitators who integrate proven techniques like Internal Family Systems (IFS).

• Serene Environment: Our calming location, enhanced by nature and therapeutic soundscapes, deepens the healing process.

• Lasting Transformation: Combining ketamine with our integration processes, especially IFS, promotes neuroplasticity, helping you break old patterns and embrace personal growth.

Group KAP is more than therapy—it’s a holistic journey toward clarity, connection, and transformation.

Our program is designed to guide you through a safe, structured healing journey in four key stages:

1.     Screening and assessment

• Meet with the facilitators to get all of your questions answered and assess whether this program is right for you

• Meet with our medical supervisor to ensure that ketamine is safe for you and obtain a prescription.

2.     Two orientation sessions on Zoom

• Meet and get to know your fellow journeyers.

• Learn more about ketamine and optimal integration approaches.

• Become familiar with the Internal Family Systems approach.

3.     Ketamine workshops and integration

• For month-long cohorts, participate in four workshops with guided ketamine journeys, integration experiences, processing, and sharing. Each is followed two days later with further integration and processing.

• For intensive cohorts, participate in three workshops scheduled within one week.

4.     Post-Session Integration

• Reflect and process your experiences with support to foster lasting transformation.

• Apply insights to daily life through guided exercises and group discussions.

This step-by-step process ensures you feel supported and empowered at every stage of your journey.

Group KAP is designed for individuals seeking emotional healing and personal growth. You may be a good fit if:

• You’re an adult (18+) without specific contraindications for ketamine therapy.

• You’re struggling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or emotional distress.

• You’re open to exploring new perspectives and engaging in group work.

• You’re ready to commit to the program’s schedule and guidelines.

Our program welcomes those looking for a safe, supportive, and transformative experience.

GroupKAP sessions are held at the Fairview Space for Transformation, located just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. The setting is designed to enhance healing with:

• A Calming Environment: Warm, spacious, and comfortable, with ample ventilation for a safe experience.

• Nature at Your Doorstep: Surrounded by woods and a stream, offering a serene connection to the natural world.

• Therapeutic Soundscapes: Our high-quality sound systems deepen the experience, helping you connect and process emotions in a nonordinary state.

This supportive and tranquil environment is the perfect space for personal growth and transformation.