Polaris Insight Center

01/16/2026

Start your KAP journey with Polaris in 2026

Our first offering of Module 1: Introduction to Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy.
This module will explore key topics such as political controversies, transpersonal theory, the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), and integration challenges.
Module 1 provides a comprehensive overview of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, covering its history, protocols, dosing strategies, transpersonal perspectives, the importance of set and setting, and integration practices. Examples of protocols are introduced here and expanded on throughout the training.

This training is suitable for both healthcare professionals and the general public, with tools that clinicians can apply in their work.

Learn more and register via our website: https://buff.ly/ik9pSob

01/15/2026

Join our Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) module on Friday, January 6th. In this module, Marina Bystritsky, PhD, will provide an introduction to ACT, including the key concepts and its compatibility with KAP and NOSC-Assisted Psychotherapy.

For more information and to register visit our website: https://buff.ly/RI0MdBw

01/12/2026

Join Polairs co-founder, Veronika Gold LMFT, for a discussion on Immersive Experiential Training for Ketamine Practitioners: Opportunities and Challenges at the 2026 ASKP3 Annual Conference on Saturday, January 31st.

Learn more and register to attend the conference here:
https://buff.ly/Sp4ZLSU

12/18/2025

We are deeply grateful for these kind words from our Practicum Retreat participants. We look forward to fostering growth and healing in the new year. Learn more about our upcoming retreats in 2026 via our website: https://buff.ly/Mx2nrgX

12/16/2025

Coming up on WEDNESDAY: Don't miss this FREE Beckley Retreats webinar, “Integrating Psychedelics into Therapeutic Work: Research-Backed Insights.”

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST

This training is designed for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental-health professionals to learn how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support clients when therapy reaches a plateau.

Learn from expert trainers, Fede Menapace, Veronika Gold, LMFT, and Kosu Boudreau, as they unpack emerging research, psychological processes engaged during NOSC experiences, and how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support client transformation.

Free to attend, reserve your spot today!

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12/04/2025

Join us for a free webinar, “Integrating Psychedelics into Therapeutic Work: Research-Backed Insights.”

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST

This training is designed for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental-health professionals to learn how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support clients when therapy reaches a plateau.

Learn from expert trainers, Fede Menapace, Veronika Gold, LMFT, and Kosu Boudreau, as they unpack emerging research, psychological processes engaged during NOSC experiences, and how NOSC-assisted retreat programs may support client transformation.

Free to attend, reserve your spot today!

Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms continue to shape the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. In fact, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience major depression in their lives[1]. Even with consistent, high-quality care, some clients struggle to make ...

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to donate to the Polaris KAP Treatment and/or Training funds.

Your donation helps make training more accessible, and offsets the cost of treatment for someone in need.

Explore donation options here:
https://buff.ly/PWRxZeD

11/21/2025

December is right around the corner, join us for some of the last trainings of 2025!

December 4th: Module 3
December 6th: Training & Practice Module
December 16th: Module 1

We'd love to have you close out the year with us, learn more and register through our website:

https://buff.ly/RdJvhdv

10/30/2025

The New Health Club Podcast's Anne Philippi interviews Polaris Insight Center co-founder, Veronika Gold, LMFT, to discuss her journey to becoming a KAP Practitioner specializing in transformative trauma work.

Listen to the podcast here:

Podcast Episode · THE NEW HEALTH CLUB · 10/09/2025 · 53m

10/29/2025

Don't miss the LAST CHANCE to join this year's 2025-2026 KAP Training Cohort.
All Module 1 participants are welcome to join until Tuesday, November 4th at a discounted price, including participants in Module 1 tomorrow, October 30th.

Register by Tuesday, November 4th to join, link in bio

10/22/2025

We're looking forward to our next offering of Healing the Healer on Saturday, November 1st - a very special and important module to our team at Polaris.

This module invites therapists to focus on deepening their self-care and personal grounding- core foundations for NOSC-assisted work. Through experiential practices and clinical insight, we’ll explore how to stay centered while engaging non-ordinary states, prevent countertransference stress and burnout, and cultivate ongoing well-being.

This module is open to the public- no prerequisites required

Join us on November 1st by visiting our website: https://buff.ly/03zg3No

10/13/2025

We're very fortunate to have such a wonderful team at Polaris! Our team spotlight is Heather Gosliner, RN, MSN, PHN! Learn more about our team, trainings, retreats, offerings and more via our website!

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