IN THE MEDIA
Psychedelics and
Your Mental Health
Learn the past, present and future of psychedelic medications, such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and MDMA (ecstasy and molly), used to treat mental illness. This discussion will include information on what they can treat, who is and isn’t a good candidate for these treatments, and pending legislation to expand access to these medicines in Missouri. Presented by Anne Bethune, LCSW.
In this episode of To Bring About Podcast we sit down with Anne Bethune a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist & Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. Thanks to everyone for the support.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist
A loving mother of four is granted the legal right for medical use of magic mushrooms. She embarks on a remarkable journey of personal transformation and healing while exploring lesser known possible cures for cancer, like cannabis oil.
Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime
In this episode of To Bring About Podcast we sit down with Anne Bethune a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist & Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. Thanks to everyone for the support.
Psychedelics Change Your Perspective
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Rising Stars:
Meet Anne Bethune
“I have done over 100 KAP sessions with clients. I have been humbled to be with them as they move beyond personality constructs and self-limiting beliefs. Beyond stuckness and the stories we all tell ourselves about who and what we are. As they feel the connection they are longing for and see the bigger picture. And then to coach them as they integrate that experience, creating meaning in their lives.
Nothing in mental health is “one and done.” People are complex. And they are brave.”
Read the full Article at Voyage KC
KCTV5 Covers: Local Veteran finds New Healing with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
“When I came home from Afghanistan in 2014, I just more or less had a breakdown,” said Clark. She tried everything from medication to traditional therapy. Eventually, she landed at the door of Anne Bethune at KAP KC “Your mind is the medicine,” Bethune said.
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Marijuana Moment: Missouri Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Therapeutic Psilocybin Legalization Bill
Anne Bethune, who currently provides ketamine-assisted therapy, told lawmakers that legalizing psilocybin treatments “will improve the quality of life for a lot of people in Missouri and in surrounding states.”
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Kansas City Magazine: A Look inside Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Now Available in KC
“In one modest, sepia-toned Midtown office, a licensed social worker is trying a new weapon in the battle against anxiety, PTSD and grief—one that’s more closely associated with Jerry Garcia and Timothy Leary. Earlier this year, clinical social worker Anne Bethune launched a practice to provide psychotherapy to patients seeking therapy for mental health issues. Her practice uses ketamine, a scheduled psychedelic drug developed as an anesthetic in the sixties and later used recreationally by nineties club kids.”
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CanvasRebel Magazine: Meet Anne Bethune
KAP Kansas City was the first ketamine assisted psychotherapy practice in Kansas, Missouri, and surrounding states. In 2021, I stopped counting the number of KAP sessions I have provided when I reached 100. It has been a privilege to work with clients. I have been moved so many times in so many ways by their experiences. The human spirit continues to amaze and astound me.
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Alchemy Soul
Murray Documentary Center Presents Alchemy Soul with Anne Bethune
Ketamine Therapy
Learn at Ketamine Therapy Presented by Anne Bethune, LCSW at Missouri Western University.
April 2, 2024
MPPA Fall Conference - Sept 28th, 2024
The Missouri Psychiatric Physicians Association Hybrid Fall Conference, set for September 28, 2024, will feature a diverse lineup of presentations addressing key psychiatric topics. Highlights include Dr. L.J. Punch's exploration of trauma healing and discussions on ethical decision-making in crises. Anne Bethune will delve into the nuances of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, outlining its phases and potential for personal growth. Other sessions will focus on the psychiatric implications of women's reproductive rights and strategies for managing professional burnout. The conference offers interaction with exhibitors, poster reviews, and provides up to 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for full-day attendees, equipping professionals with advanced tools for patient care and ethical challenges in modern practice.
GET INVOLVED
Missouri Senate
Express your opinion regarding restricting access for Missourians and those from surrounding states who may benefit from psychedelic therapy
Since testifying in favor of HB 1830 to expand access to psilocybin for therapeutic use, language has been added to the house and senate bills to limit this treatment option to veterans. I encourage you to contact the bills’ sponsors, linked below, to express your opinion regarding restricting access for Missourians and those from surrounding states who may benefit from psychedelic therapy.
Contact Missouri Senate
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Mind and Medicine
at The University of Kansas Medical Center
Turning Point - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is used to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and existential distress. This program will introduce the treatment, which combines the dissociative properties of ketamine with the support of a psychotherapist for a unique and transformative experience.
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EVENTS
EVENTS
September 21st, 2024
Veterans Health Fair
Curious about new, trending, and alternative whole health therapies in Veterans healthcare for PTSD, trauma, pain management, mental and whole health?
Want to know what kind of services are covered through your VA medical benefits?
Join us at Callsign on Saturday, September 21 from noon-4 PM and connect with health professionals, health vendors, caregivers, VA representatives, and expert speakers to learn about your healthcare options.
Expert speakers will give presentations on ketamine treatments, cannabis, alternative medicines, PTSD programs, and more.
September 28st, 2024
MPPA Fall Conference
The Missouri Psychiatric Physicians Association Hybrid Fall Conference, set for September 28, 2024, will feature a diverse lineup of presentations addressing key psychiatric topics. Highlights include Dr. L.J. Punch's exploration of trauma healing and discussions on ethical decision-making in crises. Anne Bethune will delve into the nuances of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, outlining its phases and potential for personal growth. Other sessions will focus on the psychiatric implications of women's reproductive rights and strategies for managing professional burnout. The conference offers interaction with exhibitors, poster reviews, and provides up to 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for full-day attendees, equipping professionals with advanced tools for patient care and ethical challenges in modern practice.
ReDiscover: The Intersection of Research and Recovery
October 21st, 2022
ReDiscover's 2022 Fearon Institute will include a panel titled "The Intersection of Research and Recovery" where experts in substance use treatment will talk openly about the importance of innovation and flexibility in providing recovery services.
On Socials
Our series on potential careers in Social Work features the work of several of our UMKC Alumni. Anne Bethune has her LCSW and in 2019 opened the first Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) practice in MO and KS. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been around since the 1960s and has psychedelic effects. Administering the medicine in her office, Anne explains that her clients experience an expansive, non-ordinary state of consciousness that offers an opportunity to address mental health concerns.
In Spring 2022, Anne was hired to be lead facilitator of two FDA phase 1 clinical trials to study psilocybin and 5MEO DMT in Overland Park, KS. She's also testified before elected officials in MO to advocate for expanded access to psychedelic medicine for therapeutic use. MentalHealth is just one realm (and Anne, just one example) where social workers combine their skills in empathetic care, research and advocacy to make people and communities better.