Event Details
About the Workshop
A Different Way to Think About Brain Health
This workshop is designed for individuals who want to stay mentally sharp, emotionally flexible, and deeply engaged with life—without relying on fear-based messaging or generic wellness advice.
Grounded in neuropsychology and depth-oriented therapy, the program focuses on how the brain functions in real life: attention, memory, emotional processing, creativity, and self-perception. Rather than asking “What’s wrong?”, we explore what supports growth, flexibility, and meaning across the lifespan.
Ketamine is used thoughtfully—not as a shortcut, but as a tool to support neuroplasticity, insight, and engagement when paired with preparation, education, and integration.
When Cognitive Decline Isn’t the Full Story
Many people notice subtle changes over time—difficulty focusing, reduced flexibility, or a sense of disengagement. Labels like “brain fog” may describe the experience, but they don’t always move people forward.
Often, limiting self-narratives shape behavior:
- Pulling back from challenge
- Avoiding meaningful activities
- Doubting one’s ability to adapt
Over time, disengagement becomes its own barrier to brain health.
This workshop interrupts that cycle by combining neuropsychological education with experiential work that supports agency, curiosity, and self-efficacy.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop may be a strong fit if you:
- Want to maintain or improve brain health in midlife or later adulthood
- Feel high-functioning but less cognitively or emotionally flexible
- Are curious about ketamine-assisted work in a clinical, functional context
- Prefer personalized, non-generic support
What Makes This Workshop Different
This is not a retreat or symptom-focused program. It is a structured, clinically informed experience integrating:
- Neuropsychological education
- Emotional and psychological insight
- Ketamine-assisted therapeutic work
- Meaning-making and self-narrative development
- Practical strategies for daily life
Optional neuropsychological testing can provide additional clarity and track change over time.
How the Workshop Is Structured
Before the Workshop
Participants complete:
- Medical and psychiatric evaluation with Dr. Daniel Zimmerman
- Optional call with Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman
- Optional preparatory survey
These steps ensure participants arrive informed, grounded, and medically approved.
The In-Person Workshop (April 25, 2026)
Over five hours, participants engage in:
- Neuropsychological education (attention, memory, flexibility)
- Ketamine-assisted therapeutic work
- Guided reflection and meaning-making
The focus is practical—supporting real-world cognitive and emotional functioning.
After the Workshop
Optional group integration session the following Friday at 12 PM to support continued processing and application.
Goals of the Workshop
Participants commonly report:
- Clearer understanding of brain health
- Increased confidence in cognitive abilities
- Greater emotional and psychological flexibility
- Personalized, functional goals
- Practical tools for engagement, creativity, and learning
About the Facilitators
Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Clinical Director and board-certified neuropsychologist specializing in cognitive function, brain health, and strength-based care.
Alessandra Licul, LMHC
Lead facilitator of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrating neuroscience, depth psychology, and experiential work.
Daniel Zimmerman, M.D.
Founder of Acheron Psychiatry, specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and individualized, depth-oriented care.
Pricing & Insurance
Total Fee: $500
- Aetna and Cigna accepted
- Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement
- Medical screening required
Important Dates
- Workshop: April 25, 2026
- Registration cutoff: April 10, 2026
- Optional integration: Following Friday at 12 PM
Register Today
If you’re seeking a clinically grounded, growth-oriented approach to brain health—focused on clarity, flexibility, and engagement—this program may be a strong fit.
Spots are limited.