Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Framework

Treating trauma with ketamine

Problem it solves

Suboptimal health habits undermine energy, performance, and longevity; this framework provides specific evidence-based practices to build a sustainable physical and mental health foundation.

Best for

Those who have experienced traumatic events

Not ideal for

Those who have not experienced traumatic events

Overview

Why this framework exists

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy is a type of therapy that involves the use of ketamine to treat traumatic events. The goal of this therapy is to reduce symptoms of trauma and improve functioning.

Core principles

3 total

Ketamine is used to induce a dissociative state.
The dissociative state allows for the reprocessing of traumatic memories.
The reprocessing of traumatic memories leads to a reduction in symptoms of trauma.

Steps

3 steps

Administer ketamine
Ketamine is administered to the individual in a controlled and safe environment. The ketamine induces a dissociative state, which allows for the reprocessing of traumatic memories.
Pro tipThe ketamine should be administered by a trained medical professional.
WarningThe ketamine should not be administered without proper medical supervision.
Reprocess traumatic memories
The individual is guided through the reprocessing of traumatic memories while in the dissociative state. The reprocessing of traumatic memories leads to a reduction in symptoms of trauma.
Pro tipThe reprocessing should be done in a controlled and safe environment.
WarningThe reprocessing should not be done without proper medical supervision.
Integrate new insights
The individual is guided through the integration of new insights and perspectives gained from the reprocessing of traumatic memories. The integration of new insights leads to a reduction in symptoms of trauma and improved functioning.
Pro tipThe integration should be done in a controlled and safe environment.
WarningThe integration should not be done without proper medical supervision.

Checklist

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Administer ketamine
Reprocess traumatic memories
Integrate new insights

Examples

1 cases

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy for PTSD

A person with PTSD may undergo ketamine assisted psychotherapy to reduce their symptoms of trauma and improve their functioning. The therapy may involve the use of ketamine to induce a dissociative state, followed by the reprocessing of traumatic memories.

OutcomeThe person may experience a reduction in symptoms of trauma and improved functioning as a result of the therapy.

Common mistakes

2 traps

Not administering ketamine in a controlled and safe environment

If ketamine is not administered in a controlled and safe environment, the individual may experience adverse effects or complications.

Not reprocessing traumatic memories in a controlled and safe environment

If the reprocessing of traumatic memories is not done in a controlled and safe environment, the individual may experience adverse effects or complications.