Please join the Denver Metro iaedp Chapter for an engaging presentation and discussion with Allison Walford, LPC & Dana McDowell, LPC, CEDS

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12:00pm – 1:00pm: Presentation by Allison Walford, LPC and Dana McDowell, LPC, CEDS (introduction by Jodie Benabe, Psy.D., CEDS, CCTP)

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How Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) aids in Eating Disorder Recovery

by Allison Walford, LPC & Dana McDowell, LPC, CEDS

Presentation Description

We will offer a description of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, how it has evolved from its origins as a safe and commonly used anesthesia drug to being used off-label for anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, eating disorders, and other psychiatric diagnoses. We will also discuss how it fits in the ever emerging, and scientifically validated, world of psychedelic treatments.

We will talk about the application of KAP in ED treatment and present current research demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment modality.

As time allows, we will present a case study and share feedback from clients who have done KAP with us.

Learning Objectives

– Better understanding of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

– 5 potential psychological benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

– Specific benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for ED clients/patients

*1 CE available (To receive CE credit, live attendance is required. Please complete the evaluation and posttest and a CE certificate will be emailed to them.)

Allison Walford, LPC

I bring 37 years of experience to my work with clients. I use a combination of family systems theory, narrative therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Body Centered Gestalt, Emotion Focused Therapy, EMDR, and KAP. I work with clients who have depression, anxiety, PTSD, attachment disorders, relationship problems, gender and sexuality issues, eating disorders, addictions, and self-actualization issues. I completed my training with MAPS in MDMA assisted psychotherapy and worked as a Ketamine-assisted therapist in a clinic setting. I incorporate Preparation and Integration sessions for self-administered psychedelic medicines as well as both in-person and telehealth Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as Allison Walford Counseling, LLC.

Dana McDowell, LPC, CEDS

I have been involved in the eating disorder world for over 20 years and was the Founder/Past President of the Denver Metro iaedp chapter. I have been in recovery from my own eating disorder for over 25 years. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders/disordered eating, spirituality and adulting. My favorite population to work with are women 22-38 as they are branching out into the world on their own and getting out from under the cultural “shoulds” that had been previously imposed upon them. Utilizing a Rogerian approach, I bring a combination of Hakomi, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration to my work with clients. I completed my KAP training with Journey Clinical. I offer in-person KAP @ my offices in Capital Hill and Arvada and Concierge KAP sessions in clients’ homes who don’t have support to bring them to/from sessions.

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