Advanced Ketamine Training

Learn advanced harm reduction strategies, support clients through medical care, develop post-treatment pathways, and use co-production to shape future services.

• Introduction & Context
  • History of ketamine use (medical, recreational, coping)
  • Current trends in the UK
  • Populations most affected
• Pharmacology & Effects
  • Short- and long-term effects
  • Mental health, physical health, and cognitive impacts
  • Interaction with other substances
• Advanced Harm Reduction Strategies
  • Tailored harm reduction messaging
  • Managing overdoses and emergencies
  • Supporting safe use and minimising risks in non-clinical settings
• Supporting Clients Through Medical Care
  • Preparing clients for treatment
  • Advocacy and communication with healthcare professionals
  • Strategies for engagement during medical interventions
• Post-Treatment Support
  • Recovery pathways and relapse prevention
  • Building peer-led and professional support groups
  • Addressing mental health, trauma, and social reintegration
• Psychosocial Interventions
  • Motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches
  • Cognitive behavioural and coping strategies
  • Tailoring interventions for young people and vulnerable populations
• Co-Production & Future Service Development
  • Working collaboratively with clients to shape services
  • Feedback loops and iterative service improvement
  • Creating sustainable community-based support
• Summary & Reflection
  • Key takeaways
  • Case studies for discussion
  • Action planning for your practice