What the Day Includes

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• Group orientation and preparation

• One facilitated low-dose ketamine-assisted group session

• Structured couples integration

• Guided group integration

• Lunch

• Time for private couple reflection

• Therapeutic support throughout

 

The emphasis is on preparation and integration. The medicine is one component of a larger relational process.

 

 

Facilitators

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This workshop is co-led by Amber Kerby and Stephan Kerby.

 

We are partners in both marriage and professional practice, bringing:

• Clinical training in couples therapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy

• Professional experience facilitating altered-state work

• Personal experience engaging relational growth through expanded states

 

This workshop is held from both clinical responsibility and lived understanding.

 

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Who This Is For

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This workshop is appropriate for couples who:

• Are physically healthy

• Are psychologically stable

• Are in a committed relationship

• Are not in active crisis

• Are not in discernment about whether to remain together

• Do not have a history of domestic violence or coercion

 

Stability is essential. Medicine-assisted relational work can intensify emotional material and is best suited for couples with a solid foundation.

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The Details

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Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2001 Westown Parkway, Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA

Cost: $750 per couple

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The workshop fee does not include the required medical assessment or the cost of ketamine prescription, which are paid separately to a third-party medical provider and pharmacy. Options for medical evaluation will be discussed after acceptance, and referrals will be provided.

 

Application and approval are required before registration is confirmed.

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Application & Screening

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An application and screening process is required prior to acceptance.

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Both members of the couple must complete their own application:  https://forms.gle/suLor2ocgZibN3M29

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This ensures:

• Medical and psychological suitability

• Relational safety

• Alignment with the structure of the workshop

 

Space is limited. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

 

Screening protects the integrity of the group and the safety of all participants.

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Why a Group Format?

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Group format is intentional!

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Shared space reduces isolation and normalizes relational struggles. Many couples benefit from witnessing others in a contained setting.

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The structure includes both shared group elements and private couple processing time.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this therapy?

This workshop is experiential and educational in nature. It does not replace ongoing psychotherapy or medical care.

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What does “low-dose” mean?

Low-dose (psycholytic) ketamine allows participants to remain aware and relationally connected while softening habitual defenses. The intention is emotional access and relational openness, not full dissociation.

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Why only one ketamine session?

The workshop is designed as a contained, one-day experience. Emphasis is placed on preparation and integration. For many couples, one well-supported session can provide meaningful relational insight.

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Who is not a fit?

This workshop is not appropriate for:

• Domestic violence or coercive dynamics

• Active discernment about staying together

• High-conflict or unstable relationships

• Untreated severe psychiatric conditions

• Medical contraindications to ketamine

Suitability is reviewed during screening.

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What happens after the workshop?

Participants will receive integration guidance to support continued relational processing after the event.

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Disclaimer

This workshop is designed for physically healthy, psychologically stable, lower-conflict couples who are not in active crisis.

All participants must complete an application and screening process prior to acceptance. Participation is not guaranteed.

This workshop is educational and experiential in nature and does not replace psychotherapy or medical care.