This is a supportive and structured retreat for individuals that includes two group zoom sessions and an all-day in person experience. The retreat will be facilitated by Relationship Resources in partnership with the Woodstock Therapy Center. We are a staff of licensed and highly-experienced professionals. Retreat participation is by application only.
Retreat Tuition: $1000 + Medical Intake
This is a small group model retreat with 10-12 participants. We take great care in the enrollment process. Safety is our top priority while making sure every individual that will attend has the capacity to be in a group setting and to experience Ketamine in a safe and constructive manner. This retreat is not a residential treatment setting and is not meant for people suffering from an acute mental health crisis.
The structure of the retreat is designed for individuals who are ready to step into realms of deep connection and personal development within a group setting. No experience with psychedelic medicines, or Ketamine, is necessary for admission. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy combined with mindfulness and group integration processes is an evidenced based modality for treating depression. This experience, held at the beautiful BarnFox in Kingston, New York is meant for people who want to explore the use of ketamine and mindfulness practices for relief of depression and may be considering KAP for ongoing treatment. All applicants will be interviewed by phone to determine if this retreat is a good fit.
Combining Ketamine with mindfulness and meditation practices can be a jump start to a more conscious and purposeful life. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a world renowned author, speaker, and mindfulness teacher, likes to say “there is more right with you, than wrong with you”. At out retreats we use guided practices to bring individuals home to their inner intelligence. Regardless of what is unfolding moment to moment, we each have the innate capacity and inner wisdom to choose to be present and to practice compassion and kindness with ourselves and with each other. Together they can open the door to cultivating joy!
Applicants will have a 15 minute screening call with Relationship Resources, Jayne Gumpel and/or Donna Sorgen, to determine if this is the right retreat for you. You will be asked to complete the application form before the interview. If the screening call determines that the retreat is appropriate, instructions for scheduling the medical interview will be shared.
Comprehensive assessment by a medical provider to educate you about ketamine and the impact this may have for your life. This is required to qualify for the retreat.
A group zoom preparation session Friday, September 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Live, in-person group experience and dosing 9AM to 4 PM. A group zoom integration call the following Monday, September 18th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM post retreat, for integration and sharing. Attendance at all meetings is required.
Participants are provide with an informed consent document which should be read carefully and signed. In addition, participants are asked to sign a confidentiality agreement that addresses our request to hold the names/identities of other participants as confidential.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - *Required Group Zoom
9:00 AM - Arrival and Medical Check-in
9:30 AM - Morning Program and Practice
10:30 PM - Meeting the Medicine Session
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - On-site Catered Lunch
1:30 PM - Afternoon Program
3:00 PM - Afternoon Break
3:30 PM - Vision Plan
4:00 PM - End of Day
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - *Required Group Zoom Meeting
Let the beauty begin ~ Participation in this retreat begins with an application to attend. Making this decision is a decision to improve your well being and to create space for JOY in your life.
This retreat is for individuals. Viktor Frankl says when we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves. This retreat pays attention to that and offers a deep and effective program for individuals seeking deeper self awareness and the courage to participate with vulnerability and curiosity.
Combining ketamine with mindfulness and meditation practices can be a jump start to a more conscious and purposeful life. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a world renowned author, speaker, and mindfulness teacher, likes to say “there is more right with you, than wrong with you”. At our retreats we use guided practices to bring individuals home to their inner intelligence. Regardless of what is unfolding moment to moment, we each have the innate capacity and inner wisdom to choose to be present and to practice compassion and kindness with ourselves and with each other.
We take great care in the enrollment process. Safety is our top priority and making sure every individual that attends has the capacity to be in a group setting and to experience ketamine. This retreat is not a residential treatment setting. If you think this retreat is for you please apply or email Jayne at Groupworks@aol.com