Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
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Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Overview
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
Presenter
David Armstrong
Nurse Practitioner
ReviveMed Zed3
Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Abstract
Zed3 Medical Group is a mental health focussed private clinic with experience working with first responders, defence personnel, veterans, and other clients with complex trauma presentations. One of the services within this organisation is an interdisciplinary team who specialises in working with people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The primary components of treatment include mental health assessment and reviews, medically supervised in hospital ketamine infusions, adjunct psychotherapy, and supportive care. This novel combination of therapies requires a dynamic and flexible integrative approach to care and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
Biography
BNursing, MNurse Practitioner Studies
David is empathetic and highly experienced nurse practitioner with two decades of experience across a variety of primary and tertiary healthcare settings, including specialties such as general practice, mental health, drug and alcohol, ophthalmology, and oncology. David is also dedicated to teaching and furthering the profession of nursing with experience working as clinical trainer, university tutor and as a professional mentor. He enjoys working collaboratively with clients and their team, to provide high-quality, evidenced based healthcare to improve the management of chronic and complex conditions and help people live better lives.
Mr Ross Calear
Psychologist
Zed3 Medical Group
Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Abstract
Zed3 Medical Group is a mental health focussed private clinic with experience working with first responders, defence personnel, veterans, and other clients with complex trauma presentations. One of the services within this organisation is an interdisciplinary team who specialises in working with people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The primary components of treatment include mental health assessment and reviews, medically supervised in hospital ketamine infusions, adjunct psychotherapy, and supportive care. This novel combination of therapies requires a dynamic and flexible integrative approach to care and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
Biography
Bio not provided
Dr Rachelle Dawson
Clinical Psychologist
Zed3 Medical Group
Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Abstract
Zed3 Medical Group is a mental health focussed private clinic with experience working with first responders, defence personnel, veterans, and other clients with complex trauma presentations. One of the services within this organisation is an interdisciplinary team who specialises in working with people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The primary components of treatment include mental health assessment and reviews, medically supervised in hospital ketamine infusions, adjunct psychotherapy, and supportive care. This novel combination of therapies requires a dynamic and flexible integrative approach to care and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
Biography
Dr Rachelle Dawson is a clinical psychologist and research associate at Zed3 Medical group. She is involved in research that aims to understand how ketamine infusions work to reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression in Australian veterans. Rachelle works in a interdisciplinary team that combines novel treatments with psychotherapy and supportive care to improve patient outcomes.
Carla Santarossa
Clinical Nurse Manager
ReviveMed Zed3
Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Abstract
Zed3 Medical Group is a mental health focussed private clinic with experience working with first responders, defence personnel, veterans, and other clients with complex trauma presentations. One of the services within this organisation is an interdisciplinary team who specialises in working with people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The primary components of treatment include mental health assessment and reviews, medically supervised in hospital ketamine infusions, adjunct psychotherapy, and supportive care. This novel combination of therapies requires a dynamic and flexible integrative approach to care and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
In this workshop, we will give participants information on the structure of the program by taking participants through a mock case study of a common presentation of a person going through the program. Participants will be provided with current information and emerging research trends within this area, and the opportunity for discussion around the similarities and differences between this program and psychedelic assisted therapies. Lastly, we hope to share the program’s challenges and achievements, allowing for participants to gain deeper understanding of developing future models of care within their workplace.
Four Key Learnings:
1. Develop skills and knowledge regarding an interdisciplinary approach to novel psychedelic treatments, and how this facilitates tailored recovery.
2. Increasing understanding current research trends in psychedelic therapy.
3. Recognising the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative care in novel treatments.
4. Identify the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in regard to clinical outcomes and recovery.
Biography
BNursing, PGDip Midwifery, PGcert in women’s health, PGcert in immunisations, PGDip in Community Services.
Carla is a passionate and dedicated nurse with almost two decades of experience in healthcare in a variety of medical settings including surgical and medical, theatre, stem cell collection, women’s health, antenatal, birth and postnatal, general practice, immunisations, and more recently involved within the Ketamine program at ZedThree. Currently, she is broadening her education and studying a postgraduate Diploma in mental health. She has vast experience dealing with a broader range of medical conditions and brings forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health and well-being of patients. She is adaptable to working as a collaborative team member for ZedThree to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
