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While Covid-19 ravaged communities across the globe, it also served as a catalyst for change and innovation within many industries, including telehealth. One major development in this field was the rise of medicinally-supported teletherapy platforms using controlled substances, including psychedelics like ketamine. Due to regulatory developments that are part of an ongoing conversation around the future of telehealth, licensed clinicians can now legally prescribe controlled substances to patients that they are treating virtually.

These advancements have increased access for patients, and given clinicians increasingly more options for where they can practice. But with all of these options, clinicians are faced with the difficult decision of choosing a telehealth partner. 

If you’re a licensed clinician with an interest in practicing psychedelic-assisted psychiatry or psychotherapy, here are a nine questions to consider when choosing a partner:

Is there a respected clinical leader involved with firsthand experience delivering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to patients?

Is ketamine being sold as a “magic pill” with little focus on therapy, or is there real focus on the irreplaceable relational therapeutic elements of genuine ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?

Are prescribing clinicians encouraged to take a pragmatic approach to dosing with a focus on patient safety?

Are patients receiving integration support from licensed psychotherapists with specialized training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy?

Do clinicians have access to clinical supervision from highly experienced mentors?

Will I have access to a peer community and continuing education to gain experience with new modalities?

Are there safeguards in place to monitor patients during and after their psychedelic experiences?

Is there a rigorous medical intake process in place designed to identify and rule out patients for whom ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is not safe or appropriate?

Do I trust this company to make ethical and responsible decisions that are driven by patient outcomes over profit?

There are many factors to consider, but choosing the right partner will give you the knowledge and support you need to practice confidently and ethically using this exciting new modality that is transforming patient lives.

At Innerwell, we are building the gold standard of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and we are looking for innovative, future-oriented experts in psychiatry and therapy to join us in building the future of psychedelic therapy. If you’re a Psychiatric MD, DO, NP, PA, or a licensed therapist, counselor, or social worker, click here to learn more about our unique approach, or apply now.

If you’re a licensed clinician with an interest in practicing psychedelic-assisted psychiatry or psychotherapy, here are a nine questions to consider when choosing a partner.

Raising The Standard of Care - What to consider when starting out in psychedelic therapy.

Raising The Standard of Care

Whether you’re about to embark on your very first psychedelic experience with Innerwell or you’ve already done one or two sessions, you’re probably looking forward to reaping the mental-health benefits and alleviation of some of the more debilitating symptoms that you feel have been holding you back in life. 

The good news: Innerwell is here to do just that and was created not only to help set you up for success during your psychedelic experience, but also help you come down from that experience and continue to make gains on your journey towards healing and reflection. 

During each session, which tends to hover around one hour, you can expect the medicine to start taking effect in about 10 minutes. This is especially true if you’re taking the medication orally, which is the most straight-forward way to administer ketamine—especially when it comes to treating depressed patients. Depending on your dose, you can expect the experience to be a little different, notes Mike Cooper, M.D., Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Innerwell. “At the lower range of ketamine, the patient might feel very relaxed, almost like they had a glass of wine, and may find it easier to talk about past experiences, memories and even traumatic aspects of their past that they want to work on in therapy,” says Dr. Cooper. “They might look at things from a different perspective or a new angle and sort of reconsider how they're going about their daily life; maybe thinking about ways of building new habits, healthier habits, making some changes in their life.”

As you get higher up in the dose range for ketamine, the experience can become a bit more psychedelic, which might involve bright vivid colors that might even move with the sound of music. Dr. Cooper points out that at these higher doses it’s even possible to see geometric patterns and different types of imagery that can be really pleasing to the mind. “A person in this dose range may experience a very profound shift in how they're feeling about their life and how they think about themselves as a person, as an individual, and in connection to the world around them,” he says. 

Sessions are usually about two hours in duration to accommodate for the fact that there may be some pre-medication discussions where the therapist might talk to the patient about their intentions for the session and what they hope it will reveal, as well as for a post-session recap after the ketamine has worn off. This gives some time for the patient to fully recover during which they may experience a little bit of grogginess or a little bit of lightheadedness. “Sometimes patients can have a little bit of nausea from ketamine that can linger for half an hour,” adds Dr. Cooper. The potential for these side effects to occur is one of the benefits to having Innerwell so accessible from your own home—there’s no need to drive to and from your session.

What to expect after your session has ended

While the effects of ketamine will certainly have worn off once your session with your psychotherapist has come to a close, you can expect to feel some post-ketamine side effects, as mentioned above. For this reason, it can be helpful to just take it easy. Here are some key dos and don'ts that Dr. Cooper recommends for the rest of the day and week after your ketamine session has ended. 

Assuming your dose was no more than 200 mg, you should not operate heavy machinery or drive for at least four hours. If your dose was between 200-400 mg, you should avoid driving for at least 8 hours, which will pretty much be the remainder of that entire day. If your dose was above 400 mg, certainly do not consider driving the rest of the day at all. 

“Alcohol, especially, tends to dampen some of the integration of the psychedelic  experience into the person's psyche because of its effects on the brain,” says Dr. Cooper. For this reason, he recommends avoiding alcohol the day before, the day of, and the day after a ketamine session. “Sometimes ketamine can be a little disruptive to your sleep the same night that you take the ketamine and this effect can be exacerbated by alcohol or drugs,” he adds. 

Journaling has long been recognized as a self-care technique that can work wonders for improving a person’s mental health. In fact, research has even shown that journaling can help relieve medical symptoms such as high blood pressure as well as anxiety. Dr. Cooper recommends journaling prior to your session to help get you in the right frame of mind to begin thinking about your intentions and what you want to work out during your session. Depending on the intensity of your dose, you might not be able to focus very well on journaling during your actual session. Journaling once the session is over is also encouraged—even up to a day or two afterwards. “Write about any thoughts, feelings, memories, imagery that came up both during your session as well as following,” says Dr. Cooper. He does point out the importance of not feeling pressured to document everything that you experienced down on paper. “A lot of the healing occurs nonverbally, so don’t worry if you don't remember every detail or record every single thought you had during the experience,” he says.

This one can be somewhat inevitable and outside of your control, however, Dr. Cooper emphasizes the importance of being mindful of any potential triggers that you know of and trying to avoid them during the days following your session. “The brain is very malleable after a psychedelic experience due to the fact that the window of neuroplasticity lasts for the next 72 hours after taking ketamine,” says Dr. Cooper. “During this period of time it's a little bit easier to begin integrating new perspectives and thinking about how to build healthier habits in your life, so it’s important to make space for these changes to occur.”

During this extended period of neuroplasticity, when your brain is more malleable, you might consider putting into practice the things you've been wanting to do that you may have been putting off. “For example, if yoga or meditation are activities you’ve been hoping to integrate into your day-to-day, it will be easier for you to start doing these kinds of things within that 72-hour window where neuroplasticity is taking place,” says Dr. Cooper. “It's an opportunity to really shape your life in a bit of a different way.”

Listen to the playlist you heard during treatment

Listening to music, even relistening to the playlist that you heard during your ketamine session, can be quite helpful during the healing process, notes Dr. Cooper. He recommends revisiting some of the songs that were particularly emotionally evocative for you, as this can sort of take you back to the state of mind you were in and help you process some of the topics that came up for you during your session. 

This is a great tip to incorporate in your life every now and then, but especially after a ketamine treatment, per Dr. Cooper. He recommends being mindful of what you’re putting into your psyche via social media, the Internet and any news sources. “There's a lot of negative content out there and the news can be very anxiety-provoking and depressing,” he says. “Be mindful of what you're putting into your mind and your body after a ketamine experience because it's a really opportune time to gain a new perspective on life and more of an optimistic perspective.” All in all, try to be mindful of what information is going into your brain from the external world and focus on the positive energies as opposed to the negative ones. 

This article covers how to set yourself up for success when you're coming down from your psychedelic experience, and what to do afterwards and over the next few days to promote healing and reflection.

Post-Session Care: What to Do Once Your Psychedelic Experience Has Ended

It’s normal to feel nervous about trying psychedelic-assisted therapy. In the United States, psychedelics are loaded with cultural and political taboos as a result of the War on Drugs. Started in 1971, this government-sponsored campaign published a cascade of negative press against psychedelics, even though medicines like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA were showing tremendous promise as psychiatric treatments. 

The truth is, like any other medicine, psychedelics do pose risk when they are not taken appropriately. However, the virtue of psychedelic-assisted therapy is that it creates a clinical framework for taking these substances in safe and healthy ways. In general, psychedelics actually have an impressive safety profile. While televised public service announcements in the 1980s and 1990s depicted scary images under the guise of “This is your brain on drugs”, world experts in addiction and public health have repeatedly demonstrated that psychedelics are among the least harmful drugs known. Referring to mushrooms and LSD, professor and drug policy expert David Nutt wrote:,

“It’s virtually impossible to die from an overdose of them; they cause no physical harm; and if anything they are anti-addictive.”

As you can see from this chart published in The Lancet in 2019, legal drugs such as alcohol and tobacco are ranked significantly higher on the ‘drug harm score’ than psychedelic substances like mushrooms and LSD.

Fear around losing control is a common worry amongst first-time psychedelic users. But when taken in safe settings, it is extremely rare for someone to lose control of their senses or sensibilities after consuming psychedelics. You will not take off your clothes and run naked in the street, nor will you have flashbacks or “go crazy” as some media portrayals have suggested. By and large, psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions are gentle, reflective, and meditative in nature. Rather than losing control, people tend to report seeing things clearly and experiencing a sense of profound inner peace.

When taken as prescribed, ketamine is also a safe psychedelic. Furthermore, ketamine has a long safety track record  when administered in surgical settings to adults as well as children as young as 1.5-years old. The World Health Organization has put ketamine on its list of “essential medicines” for its enormous medical potential and low risk profile. Overdosing on ketamine is nearly unheard of in clinical contexts, and the doses that are prescribed for psychedelic-assisted therapy are far below the level that could pose such a risk.

All that being said, signing up for psychedelic-assisted therapy is a major decision. Being ready to take the courageous leap toward wellbeing with the aid of psychedelics is a big step, and it’s very normal to be a bit nervous or scared. At Innerwell, licensed psychiatric clinicians are present at each step of your journey to ensure your experiences are safe and beneficial. 

Whether you're new to psychedelics or just new to ketamine, it's understandable to have some questions. Read on to learn about what you can expect and how to feel confident before your first experience.

What to know if you’re nervous about your first psychedelics experience

Innewell clients that are on plans that include Psychotherapist-Led Ketamine Experiences begin with two supervised ketamine experiences. These experiences are under the guided care of a licensed therapist who’s been trained in helping you harness the power of psychedelics for introspection and self-exploration. Your therapist is with you from start to finish during your ketamine experience.

You may be wondering what it’s like to work with a therapist while you’re undergoing a psychedelic experience. In this article, we’re going to break down what to expect and provide tips for interacting with your therapist during your virtual ketamine sessions.

Will I feel like talking during my ketamine experience?

Ketamine is classified as a dissociative anesthetic. When you take ketamine, you will most likely feel calm, quiet, and relaxed. Some people compare taking ketamine to going into a very deep meditation. The experience offers a beautiful opportunity to reflect on your life from a more distanced and less emotionally reactive space. During supervised experiences, your therapist will be on-camera and present with you, and their role is to maintain a safe and supportive environment throughout your experience, enabling deep introspection without fear of judgment. Likewise, their job is not to “watch you” during your session*, but rather to keep a pulse on the energy and shifts that take place as your experience unfolds.

Do I need to talk to my therapist during Ketamine Assisted Therapy?

If there is a story, memory, or thought that comes up during your session, your therapist will be happily ready to listen and help you process it. You may exchange dialogue similar to a typical therapy session while you are in your altered state. 

However, it’s important to recognize that you are not required or expected to talk and engage with your therapist throughout your experience. If you feel like putting on your eyemask and simply listening to the music, that is completely fine. In some cases, clients will not speak at all during a ketamine-assisted therapy session, only opening up once the effects have worn off and their session is complete. In this case, your therapist will honor the quiet space while still being attentive..

The dynamics of communication during ketamine experiences are fluid, and will likely change from session to session. At one particular dose, you might have a highly verbal session, and at another dose, you may prefer more silence.

In summary, there is no “right way” to interact with your therapist during the journey. They are there to support you in whatever way you need. 

What happens after my supervised experiences?

After your first two supervised sessions, you should start to feel comfortable with how ketamine makes you feel. Likewise, your therapist and psychiatric clinician will be working together with you to ensure you’re safe and at the optimal dose throughout the duration of your program.

Subsequent ketamine experiences are self-guided and followed by an Integration Session with your therapist. Integration sessions allow you to work with your therapist during the optimal time window when your brain is benefitting from the neuroplasticity that ketamine induces.

You will always have access to your therapist and psychiatric clinician throughout your entire journey at Innerwell. We want you to feel comfortable communicating anything that comes up for you, whether it’s an insight, question, or concern.

*You’ll have a sitter at home to make sure you’re safe. Plus, all Innerwell sessions start with a series of safety checks to make sure you’re ready to go.

A must-read for anyone considering the Individualized Psychedelic Assisted Therapy plan, this article discusses what it's like to have a therapist with you while you're undergoing a psychedelic experience.

How do I interact with my therapist during my ketamine experience?

Let’s start with something easy. Can you tell us a little about your professional background and areas of focus?

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in New York. I have a graduate degree in Social Work from Fordham University where I focused on clinical practice. Afterward, I obtained postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Clinical Practice at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City. 

Prior to private practice, I gained experience working in a number of settings: mental health clinic, substance abuse treatment center, school, supportive housing, medical hospital and psychiatric hospital. 

As a result, my clinical practice is informed by working with a wide variety of people. I make it a priority to see my clients as whole people, not just a list of symptoms or behaviors from a textbook. That means considering every aspect of my client’s identity - culture, socioeconomic status, race, gender, sexuality, religion/spirituality, etc.

How would you describe your approach to therapy?

My approach is to try to understand my patient and to try to help them understand themselves. The most important things to me are being human and being curious. I try to foster reflectiveness, exploration and openness. I pay attention closely to what is happening in the present moment and in the therapeutic relationship. 

I think they'd say that I'm respectful, direct and easy to talk to. 

How did you become interested in working with psychedelics including ketamine?

I started reading about psychedelic assisted therapy and was impressed by the ways that psychedelics can open doors into the mind and body that otherwise tend to stay closed. 

What excites you most about the future of psychedelics?

Psychedelic treatment has just begun to enter the mainstream and the field has just begun to scratch the surface of what is possible. I am most excited about psychedelics becoming more accessible and affordable to people. 

Enough about work! Let’s try some rapid fire questions;

First, Where do you live? - Westchester County, New York

What's a perfect afternoon? - Going for a long walk in a new place.

Favorite food? Pizza/Pasta - Tacos Don Juan in Mexico City

Describe yourself in two words. - I don't believe two words are adequate to describe any person. A fundamental part of my work is to give my patients the chance to get to know all the parts of themselves as deeply as possible. 

Andrew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He obtained his graduate degree at Fordham University and completed a two year postgraduate training program in contemporary psychodynamic therapy at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City. His work focuses on understanding relationships, including the relationship that develops between himself and his clients. Andrew often calls upon the use of metaphor, humor, imagination and creativity in order to create deeper connection and understanding.

Clinician Spotlight: Andrew Barist, LCSW

Clinician Spotlight: 
Andrew Barist, LCSW

I embarked on my journey as a psychotherapist, initially providing counseling to children and families through community mental health services. During this phase, my clientele was incredibly diverse, representing various cultural backgrounds and grappling with a wide array of issues. These encompassed topics such as trauma, abuse, PTSD, mood disorders, attention issues, anxiety, and depression.

As time progressed, I transitioned into the realm of teletherapy, focusing primarily on adults navigating an assortment of challenges, ranging from difficult life events to enduring trauma. Even prior to my career as a therapist, I had always held a deep fascination for the mystical and holistic approaches to well-being. Consequently, I have integrated holistic and alternative practices into my therapeutic toolkit, crafting comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each individual.

In addition to my expertise in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, I have undergone training as a trauma-informed yoga therapist and somatic experiencing. These modalities complement my therapeutic approach and enhance my ability to assist my clients. Moreover, I have observed that psychedelics hold the potential to deeply empower individuals, fostering a profound sense of inner strength and connection to the universe, especially in the face of loneliness.

My therapeutic style is distinguished by its directness, genuineness, and unwavering support. I infuse sessions with a spirit of curiosity, innovation, and gentleness. In our sessions, you can expect a culturally attuned environment fostering an open and non-judgmental space for self-expression. I focus on unearthing and elevating your inherent strengths so that you can connect to your innate healing capacity.

There are no taboos here. Topics that commonly arise during sessions encompass areas like loss, relationships, spirituality, cultural differences, abuse, mortality, childhood experiences, sexuality, as well as thoughts of self-harm. Providing a secure space to process these facets of the human experience is fundamental to the therapeutic journey and healing overall.

Patients often describe me as a warm and innovative therapist who genuinely prioritizes their well-being. They appreciate my skill in tailoring my methods to suit their individual needs and challenges. The insights and personal growth they experience during therapy extend into their daily lives, positively impacting their relationships with themselves and others. This enduring progress leaves them with a strong foundation and confidence to maintain their well-being even after our sessions conclude.

In addition, patients recognize my skill in creating a secure and nurturing space that bolsters their path to healing. They often express feeling a genuine human connection and the freedom to fully embrace themselves during our time together. Among those who have experienced KAP, there is a recurring theme of highlighting the profound transformative effects it has had on their lives, emphasizing my role guiding them in catalyzing this remarkable personal growth and fostering a deeper sense of connection within them.

My journey into the world of working with psychedelics, including ketamine, was sparked by my own personal experiences. These encounters left me deeply curious about how psychotherapy could enhance the deep impact that psychedelics can have on a person's life. It became clear to me that both psychotherapy and psychedelic experiences share a common aim: to shift perspectives and nurture the development of a transcendent self. This shared purpose inspired me to explore the powerful synergy between these two approaches.

What makes ketamine particularly intriguing to me is its remarkable safety record, widespread use, and the extensive research surrounding it. These factors, in my view, position ketamine as a unique and promising tool for unlocking the full therapeutic potential of psychedelic experiences.

What has been your most meaningful experience in working with psychedelics? 

One of the most meaningful moments in my work with psychedelics was witnessing a client's personal transformation during KAP. This individual had been struggling with deep-seated trauma and emotional pain for years, and traditional therapeutic approaches hadn't provided much relief.

During our sessions, as the effects of ketamine unfolded, the client was increasingly able to sit with uncomfortable feelings that they have long hid from. They courageously confronted their traumatic memories and, with support, were able to reframe those experiences in a way that brought profound healing and relief. It was like watching the first melt after a difficult winter and they described feeling a newfound sense of clarity, peace, and self-compassion.

This experience reinforced my belief in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, showing me firsthand how they can help individuals move from pain to profound healing. It's moments like these that remind me of the importance of providing a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their inner selves and find the healing they seek.

What excites me most about the future of psychedelics is the progressive shift in our mental health system, allowing for safe and legal use. The expansive effects of psychedelics have always been true, but now there's hope for greater accessibility to those who have always needed them. Their remarkable capacity to foster deeper connections within ourselves, with others, and with the universe is awe-inspiring. Psychedelics act as a exceptional tool for introspection, enabling us to embark on inner journeys through the landscapes of our minds and hearts, ultimately unveiling the innate healer residing within each of us. Despite the shadows cast by our personal histories, with careful guidance and deep respect, psychedelics hold the potential to unearth and embrace these concealed treasures, nurturing profound personal growth and strengthening our sense of interconnectedness with the world in and around us.

First, Where do you live? - Southern California 

What's a perfect afternoon? - A day spent with my pup exploring new hiking trails and a delicious treat afterwards. 

Favorite food? Pizza/Pasta - Indian Food - the spicier the better!

Describe yourself in two words. - Curious and Adaptable  

Silviana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles with extensive knowledge and trauma informed training in supporting her patients to uncover the healer within themselves. She is eager to help clients look inward to understand themselves through the lens of their experiences and align with their gifts to open up new possibilities. She guides her clients in the exploration of their life history to better understand how that has shaped their current reality, and from there, support them in following their intuition and stepping into their limitless potential. In her free time, Silvia enjoys the creative arts, spending time in nature, trying new restaurants during her travels and cuddling with her Maltipoo, Jaxon.

Clinician Spotlight: Silviana Capra, LMFT

Clinician Spotlight: 
Silviana Capra, LMFT

Ketamine therapy is a powerful tool for achieving lasting positive change in your life, but it's important to set intentions before each session to ensure you get the most out of it. Setting an intention can help focus on the areas that are most important for you and make sure that each session brings meaningful progress. 

In this article, we will discuss how to set meaningful and positive intentions before ketamine treatment and why they are so beneficial. We'll also explore practical strategies for using these intentions as tools for transformation during your sessions. With a clear understanding of what you want to achieve, you can use ketamine therapy as an effective way to create lasting change in your life.

The Power of Intentions During Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine therapy is a powerful tool for achieving lasting positive change in your life, and setting an intention before each session can help you get the most out of it. An intention is a statement or goal that helps to focus on areas most important for you during treatment. It can be anything from “I want to feel more relaxed” to “I want to reduce anxiety” – whatever will help guide your experience and ensure meaningful progress with each session.

In this article, we'll discuss why setting an intention before ketamine therapy is so beneficial, as well as how to set meaningful and positive intentions that will help you achieve the results you're looking for. We'll also explore practical strategies for using these intentions as tools for transformation during your sessions, so that you can make sure every visit brings maximum benefits. With a clear understanding of what you want to achieve, ketamine therapy can become an effective way to create lasting change in your life.

Setting Meaningful and Positive Intentions Before Treatment

When it comes to setting intentions before ketamine therapy, the key is to make sure they are meaningful and positive. This means that your intention should be something that you can realistically achieve – for example, rather than “I want to be free of anxiety”, try “I want to reduce my anxiety levels”. Additionally, make sure your intention is specific enough so that you can measure progress over time – instead of saying “I want to feel better”, say something like “I want to improve my sleeping patterns by two hours per night” or “I want to increase my energy levels by 10% during the day”.

It's also important that your intentions are positive in nature; this will help ensure a more productive session with each visit. For example, rather than focusing on what you don't want (e.g., "I don't want to feel anxious"), focus on what you do want (e.g., "I am calm and relaxed").

Finally, take some time before each session to really think about what it is that you're trying to achieve with ketamine therapy; this will help ensure that every session brings meaningful progress.

Exploring Practical Strategies for Using Intention as a Tool For Transformation

When it comes to using intention as a tool for transformation during ketamine therapy, there are several practical strategies that can be employed.

First, take some time before each session to really think about what it is that you're trying to achieve with ketamine therapy; this will help ensure that every visit brings maximum benefits. Additionally, write down your intentions and keep them somewhere visible – this will remind you of why you’re here and help keep you focused on the task at hand.

It's also important to remember that setting an intention isn't just about focusing on the end goal; it's also about taking small steps towards achieving those goals over time. This means breaking down your intentions into smaller chunks or tasks so that they become more achievable and realistic. For example, rather than saying “I want to reduce my anxiety levels” try something like “I want to practice deep breathing exercises for 10 minutes per day” or “I want to journal for 5 minutes every morning” – these types of tasks are much easier (and more likely) to accomplish than larger ones!

Finally, don't forget the power of visualization. As you're setting your intentions, try to imagine them coming true and focus on how that would make you feel. This can help to give you an extra boost of motivation and remind you why it's so important to set positive and meaningful intentions before each session.

Benefits of Setting an Intention Before Each Session

Intention setting can be used as an effective way to create lasting change in your life, but it’s important that the intentions you set are both meaningful and positive. Taking some time before each session to think about what it is that you want to achieve will help ensure maximum benefits from every visit. Writing down your intentions and keeping them somewhere visible can also remind you of why you’re there, while breaking down these goals into smaller tasks makes them more achievable and realistic. If you need some inspiration, check out our guide to 135 Example Intentions for Ketamine Treatment.

Additionally, don't forget the power of visualization; imagining these goals coming true can give you an extra boost of motivation and keep you focused on the task at hand. With clear intentions in place, ketamine therapy can become a powerful ally in creating lasting positive change in your life.

Tips for Making Positive Change Through Ketamine Therapy

One of the most important aspects of using intention as a tool for transformation during ketamine therapy is to ensure that your intentions are clear and specific. This means setting goals that can be measured over time, such as improving sleeping patterns or increasing energy levels by a certain percentage. 

Additionally, it’s important to make sure that your intentions are positive in nature; this will help ensure a more productive session with each visit. Finally, take some time before each session to think about what it is you want to achieve with ketamine therapy – this will help keep you focused on the task at hand and remind you why you’re here. By following these simple tips, intention setting can become an effective way to create lasting change in life through ketamine therapy sessions.

Using intention as a tool for transformation during ketamine therapy is an effective way to create lasting change in life. By setting clear and specific goals that are positive in nature, taking the time to think before each session about what it is you want to achieve, and utilizing visualization techniques, intention can become an invaluable asset when it comes to maximizing benefits from your ketamine therapy sessions. Whether you're looking for improved sleep patterns or increased energy levels, these strategies will help ensure that every visit brings maximum results – making them well worth considering if you’re hoping to make meaningful progress with ketamine therapy.

Learn how to set meaningful and positive intentions before ketamine treatment, why they are so beneficial, and practical strategies for using these intentions as tools for transformation.

A Guide to Intention Setting for Ketamine Treatment

Introduction

Practical Strategies for Using Intention as a Tool For Transformation

Wrapping Up

A Guide to Intention Setting For Ketamine Treatment

In ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, intention setting plays a significant role in guiding the therapeutic process and maximizing its effectiveness. Setting intentions provides a focused direction and purpose for your therapeutic journey. By clarifying your goals and desired outcomes, you can personalize your therapy experience, actively participate in your healing process, and target specific areas of concern that are impacting your well-being. 

Your intentions will serve as a guide, helping you navigate your thoughts, emotions, and experiences during ketamine sessions, facilitating exploration, self-reflection, and self-discovery. They will also promote collaboration with your therapist, enhance the integration of insights into your daily life, and support long-lasting transformation and growth. So, take the time to set clear intentions, empowering yourself and maximizing the effectiveness and impact of your ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

You may find it helpful to look at examples of intentions that you might consider. It’s important to personalize these intentions to your unique goals with ketamine treatment, and to consult with a licensed psychotherapist who can help you navigate this journey.

While the specific categories of intentions may vary depending on the therapeutic approach and individual needs, here are 135 example intentions to consider when setting intentions for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Example Intentions for Healing and Integration

Patients may set intentions to heal specific emotional wounds, trauma, or unresolved issues from their past. They might seek to integrate fragmented aspects of their identity or work towards personal growth and self-acceptance.

Explore and integrate the impact of childhood experiences on my present well-being.

Deepen my understanding of the origins and patterns of my anxiety.

Understand the ways in which past relationships have shaped my sense of trust.

Explore and integrate the complex emotions and memories surrounding past trauma.

Deepen my self-awareness of the roots of my self-judgment and develop self-compassion.

Understand and integrate the grief I carry and find healing and peace within it.

Explore the underlying shame and guilt that have affected my self-esteem.

Deepen my understanding of the wounds of abandonment and work towards secure attachments.

Integrate past psychedelic experiences and gain wisdom and insight from them.

Explore the ways in which cultural or societal traumas have impacted my identity and find empowerment.

Understand the impact of betrayal and work towards rebuilding trust in relationships.

Integrate and find meaning in spiritual or mystical experiences in my daily life.

Deepen my self-awareness of my identity and foster self-acceptance.

Explore and integrate repressed emotions to promote emotional well-being.

Deepen my understanding of the impact of racial, gender, or sexual identity trauma on my life and healing journey.

Example Intentions for Emotional Exploration

Intentions can be focused on gaining insights into complex emotions, such as grief, fear, anger, or sadness. Patients may aim to explore the root causes of these emotions, understand their impact on their lives, and develop strategies for emotional regulation.

Explore and better understand the underlying causes of my chronic anxiety.

Deepen my self-awareness of the origins of unresolved anger and develop healthy expression.

Understand the complex emotions underlying my feelings of depression.

Explore the impact of childhood emotional neglect and develop self-nurturing skills.

Understand the roots of my self-doubt and cultivate self-confidence and self-worth.

Gain insights into the emotional patterns that contribute to my relationship difficulties.

Explore and process deep-seated fears that hinder my personal growth.

Understand and transform the origins of jealousy or envy in my life and develop healthy coping strategies.

Investigate the emotional impact of unresolved grief and find ways to heal.

Explore and process the emotions related to a recent traumatic event in my life.

Understand and address the emotional numbness or disconnection I experience.

Explore the origins of addictive behaviors and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Investigate the emotions and beliefs surrounding my body image issues.

Explore and process feelings of shame and develop self-compassion.

Gain insights into the emotional triggers that contribute to my anger outbursts.

Example Intentions for Self-Discovery and Insight

Setting intentions for self-discovery involves exploring one's core values, beliefs, and life purpose. Patients may aim to gain deeper insight into themselves, their relationships, and their patterns of behavior, with the goal of fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

Deepen my self-awareness and gain clarity about my personal values and priorities.

Explore and understand recurring patterns in my relationships and break negative cycles.

Discover and embrace my personal strengths and unique qualities.

Gain insights into my thought patterns and beliefs that shape my self-image.

Deepen my understanding of my core needs and desires in various aspects of my life.

Explore and integrate the impact of past experiences on my sense of self.

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