Ketamine-Assisted Intensive Retreats for Transformative Healing
At the KAIR Program, we understand that traditional weekly therapy sessions aren't always enough to create meaningful change for those struggling with deep-rooted trauma. Our Ketamine-Assisted Intensive Retreats offer a unique opportunity for profound healing in a condensed timeframe, combining the therapeutic benefits of ketamine with powerful trauma processing modalities to help you achieve breakthrough results.
What Makes Our Ketamine-Assisted Intensive Retreats Different?
Our KAIR Program isn't a vacation or a standard retreat experience. Your time with us is dedicated to deep emotional work designed to help you explore unconscious patterns and process traumatic experiences that have been holding you back for years. Unlike traditional therapy that can take months or years to address complex trauma, our intensive approach allows you to make significant progress in just 3-5 days.
We are pioneers in combining ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with intensive retreat frameworks. Our team has decades of collective experience in trauma treatment, and we've developed a comprehensive approach that integrates multiple evidence-based modalities to address the root causes of trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
The KAIR Program represents the culmination of our expertise in trauma resolution, offering a powerful option for those who have tried other therapeutic approaches without finding the relief they seek.
Who Our Ketamine-Assisted Intensive Retreats Are For
Our program is specifically designed for individuals who:
Have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or depression that hasn't fully resolved with traditional therapy
Feel stuck in their healing journey despite trying multiple approaches
Are seeking a more intensive and immersive healing experience
Are ready to commit to deep emotional work in a compressed timeframe
Want to address the root causes of their symptoms rather than just managing them
Are curious about ketamine's therapeutic potential within a structured clinical setting
Desire a personalized approach that addresses their unique trauma history and needs
We work with adults and teens who are survivors of trauma, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and those struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Our approach is particularly beneficial for those who have tried multiple types of therapy without experiencing the relief they seek.
The Science Behind Our Approach
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine has emerged as a groundbreaking tool in mental health treatment, particularly for conditions that haven't responded to traditional approaches. As a dissociative anesthetic, ketamine works differently than conventional psychiatric medications by affecting glutamate, a neurotransmitter associated with memory, learning, and mood regulation.
When used in a therapeutic context, ketamine can:
Create a temporary state of neural plasticity, making the brain more receptive to new perspectives and healing
Reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, making them more accessible for processing
Provide rapid relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety
Facilitate access to subconscious material that may be difficult to reach in traditional therapy
We integrate ketamine experiences with skilled therapeutic guidance, helping you process insights and emotional material that emerge during sessions. This combination creates a powerful catalyst for change that goes beyond what either approach could achieve alone.
Intensive Therapy Model
Our intensive therapy model is based on the understanding that concentrated, uninterrupted therapeutic work can yield profound results in a short time. By removing the constraints of weekly 50-minute sessions, we create space for deeper exploration and more complete processing of traumatic experiences.
Research on intensive therapy approaches shows they can be particularly effective for:
Processing multiple related traumatic experiences efficiently
Breaking through therapeutic plateaus
Creating momentum that carries forward after the retreat ends
Reducing avoidance behaviors that often interfere with weekly therapy
Establishing new neural pathways through concentrated repetition
When combined with ketamine's neuroplasticity-enhancing effects, this intensive approach creates optimal conditions for transformative healing.
Our Comprehensive Therapeutic Toolkit
The KAIR Program integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address trauma from different angles:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured therapy that helps you process disturbing memories through bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements). This approach has been extensively researched and shown to be highly effective for trauma treatment. During EMDR, you'll remain conscious of both the traumatic memory and the present moment, allowing your brain to reprocess the memory in a way that reduces its emotional charge.
As EMDR founder Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. noted, "The past affects the present even without our being aware of it." EMDR helps bring those unconscious influences into awareness where they can be healed.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as naturally multiple, containing various "parts" or subpersonalities that develop in response to life experiences. Trauma can cause these parts to take on extreme roles to protect the system. Through IFS, we help you identify and work with these parts, accessing your core "Self" that can heal and harmonize the internal family.
This approach is particularly effective for addressing complex trauma and the various ways trauma impacts identity, self-perception, and relationship patterns.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
ART combines elements of EMDR with imagery rescripting and other techniques to rapidly resolve traumatic memories. This directive approach helps you replace distressing images with more positive ones while processing the emotional components of trauma. Many clients experience significant relief after just a few sessions of ART.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Our specialized integration of ketamine with therapeutic support creates a unique opportunity for accessing and processing difficult emotional material. The ketamine experience is carefully guided and contained within a therapeutic framework designed to maximize healing potential while ensuring safety and support.
The KAIR Program Experience: Your Healing Journey
Before Your Retreat
Preparation is essential for making the most of your intensive experience. Our team will work with you to ensure you're ready for the depth of the work ahead. We'll provide guidance on:
Setting clear intentions for your healing journey
Creating favorable conditions for integration after the retreat
Practical considerations for your time with us
Understanding what to expect during ketamine sessions
Building a support system for after your retreat
We recommend planning for self-care during and after your retreat, including:
Eating nourishing meals to fuel your brain and body for deep emotional work
Arranging for a non-stimulating environment as you may experience heightened sensitivity
Getting extra sleep to support neurological integration
Having a trusted support person available to connect with if needed
Refraining from intense physical exercise (though gentle activities like walking in nature can be grounding)
Avoiding substances that might interfere with processing and integration
Your Retreat Experience
Day 1: Intake, Resource Building & Assessment
You'll be your therapist's only client for the entire duration of your retreat, allowing for a depth of connection and continuity that accelerates the healing process. Your first day begins with a comprehensive intake process to understand your unique history, current challenges, strengths, and goals.
By midday, your therapist will share insights and recommendations for your treatment plan, tailored specifically to your needs. Before diving into trauma processing, we'll guide you through visualization exercises to build internal resources you can draw upon throughout the intensive work ahead.
These might include:
Creating a "safe place" visualization that helps you feel grounded and secure
Developing "secure attachment" imagery with a trusted mentor or caregiver figure
Learning emotional regulation techniques to support you during challenging moments
Identifying and strengthening existing coping skills and resources
Together with your therapist, you'll create a chronological "worst things list" of significant adverse memories, rating each on the Subjective Units of Disturbance (SUD) scale from 0-10. This provides a roadmap for your trauma processing work, with the goal of reducing all traumatic memories to a SUD of 0 or close to it.
Days 2-5: Intensive Trauma Processing with Ketamine Integration
When you and your therapist agree you're ready, you'll begin methodically processing your traumatic memories, typically working chronologically from earliest to most recent. This structured approach often creates a "domino effect," where healing earlier wounds naturally diminishes the emotional charge of later experiences.
Your therapist will draw from their expertise in EMDR, IFS, ART, and ketamine-assisted therapy, creating a customized approach based on your specific needs and responses. Each day builds upon the previous day's progress, creating momentum and depth in your healing journey.
The ketamine sessions are strategically timed within this framework to maximize their therapeutic potential. Each ketamine experience is bookended by preparation and integration sessions with your therapist, ensuring the insights and emotional material that emerge are effectively processed and incorporated into your healing narrative.
Most clients require 3-5 days for this phase, depending on their trauma history and processing needs. The intensive format allows for flexibility, adjusting the pace and focus based on your unique healing journey.
Final Day: Integration and Future Planning
Your retreat concludes with a comprehensive integration session to solidify the progress you've made and prepare you for continuing your healing journey. During this time, we'll:
Review your original "worst things list" to assess changes in emotional intensity
Strengthen emotional coping techniques that you can utilize in daily life
Create a clear plan for maintaining and building upon your progress
Address any remaining areas that need attention
Connect you with appropriate resources for ongoing support
After Your Retreat
The work you do during your retreat will continue to integrate for weeks and months afterward. To support this process, we offer:
Follow-up sessions to address questions and challenges that arise
Guidance on maintaining your new neural pathways and emotional regulation skills
Recommendations for continuing care options if desired
Resources for further healing and growth
Many clients report that the benefits of their KAIR Program experience continue to unfold over time as new insights integrate and new patterns of thinking and feeling become established.
Is the KAIR Program Right for You?
Our approach is most effective for those who:
Have tried traditional weekly therapy without achieving the desired results
Are motivated to address core trauma rather than just managing symptoms
Can commit to the intensive nature of the program
Are physically and psychologically stable enough for deep emotional work
Are not currently in an acute crisis situation
Are willing to engage with the ketamine component of treatment
Can arrange for appropriate support during and after the retreat
We understand that choosing an intensive treatment program is a significant decision. Our intake team is available to discuss your specific situation and help you determine if our approach aligns with your needs and goals.
Our Expert Team
The KAIR Program team consists of highly experienced mental health professionals with specialized training in trauma treatment and ketamine-assisted therapy. Each of our clinicians has:
Decades of experience working with trauma survivors
Advanced training in multiple therapeutic modalities
Specific expertise in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
A deep commitment to providing compassionate, effective care
Our team takes a collaborative approach, drawing on our collective expertise to create the most effective treatment plan for each client. We regularly engage in ongoing education and consultation to ensure we're providing the highest standard of care.
Why Choose the KAIR Program?
As the most experienced intensive therapy retreat team in the world, we bring unparalleled expertise to your healing journey. Our unique integration of ketamine-assisted therapy with intensive trauma processing offers a powerful alternative for those who haven't found relief through other approaches.
We understand that each person's trauma history is unique, and we tailor our approach accordingly. Rather than offering a standardized program, we create a personalized experience based on your specific needs, goals, and responses throughout the retreat.
Our commitment to you extends beyond the retreat itself. We view your time with us as part of a larger healing journey and provide support for continued integration and growth after you return home.
Taking the Next Step
If you're interested in learning more about our Ketamine-Assisted Intensive Retreats, we invite you to reach out to our intake team. We'll schedule a conversation to:
Answer your questions about the KAIR Program
Discuss your specific situation and goals
Provide information about scheduling options
Explore whether our approach is the right fit for your needs
Contact us today to begin your journey toward profound healing and lasting transformation. Your path to recovery from trauma, anxiety, and depression starts with a single step—reaching out for the support you deserve.
The KAIR Program is designed for deep therapeutic work and is not appropriate for acute crisis situations. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline for immediate support.