Temple of the Soul
Practice Group for Integrative Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy & substance-assisted psychotherapy
94327 Bogen
Bavaria - Germany
4031 Debreczen
Hungary
Zoltan Dr. med. Asztalos
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy therapist
specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy
Jadranka Dr. med. Köppelle
therapist for depth psychology-based psychotherapy
specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy
Vladimir Dipl. Psych. Bajza
behavior therapist
Graduate Psychologist Univ.
substance-assisted psychotherapy
Psychedelic substances (LSD, psilocybin; mescaline; ketamine) appear promising due to their unique mode of action and their interaction with psychotherapeutic mechanisms
A number of studies (see below) show promising therapeutic effects for psychedelics in a variety of mental health problems
Building on their centuries-long tradition, the carefully considered use of these substances could be integrated into a modern clinical setting and offer long-awaited and long-term new treatment options for a wide range of clients
Practical course of treatment
During the first sessions, we assess the mental and physical fitness of the participants.
A medical decision is then made as to whether treatment with ketamine is indicated or possible and whether it should be accompanied by psychotherapy.
In the second step, the clients receive a treatment contract and proposed appointments for 6-12 ketamine treatments, ideally at 2-4 week intervals.
The third step is to prepare the clients for the effect and to provide them with information on optimal preparation and behavior during therapy.
The substance session itself takes place in a comfortable, living room-like setting under the supervision of a physician or delegated assistant.
During the therapy, it is possible to listen to music and lie down with closed eyes.
The duration of the infusion with ketamine is about 60 minutes.
During the subsequent psychotherapeutic sessions – ideally 12 sessions at 2-4 week intervals – insights and emotions are categorized, and the newly gained perspectives are integrated into the psychotherapeutic process and ultimately into everyday life.
A possible cross-substance and transdiagnostic mechanism could be the neuroplasticity induced by psychedelic substances, which could generally provide a critical window for the improved effectiveness of various psychotherapeutic interventions.