Ketamine therapy | Temple of the soul

Substance-assisted psychotherapy – Ketamine therapy

Psychedelic substances (including psilocybin and 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 of psychedelics for a variety of mental health issues.

Building on their tradition, some of which goes back centuries, 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.