Podcasts about ketamine assisted psychotherapy

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Emilee Krupa, for a deep dive into ketamine-assisted therapy. With ketamine gaining attention for its use in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety, Emilee offers both expertise and clarity around what it really looks like when used intentionally and safely in a therapeutic setting.Together, we unpack what ketamine is (and isn't), the difference between infusions and assisted therapy, and how this medicine can be a powerful tool for those who feel like they've tried everything. This conversation is grounded, honest, and incredibly informative, not to promote a miracle cure, but to empower those curious about expanding their healing journey with the right information and support.What You'll Hear in This Episode:

Get ready for a powerful conversation about how our earliest experiences shape the way we love, connect, and heal. In this episode, we're diving deep into early childhood experiences and the lasting impact of trauma on intimacy, emotional connection, and overall relational well-being.We'll explore how attachment styles formed in early life influence adult relationships, the ways unresolved trauma can show up in our connections and sexual wellness, and the role of trauma-informed care—including emerging approaches like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy—in fostering healing and resilience.Leading this conversation is Kelly, a Clinical Social Worker and therapist at Kind Heart Therapy, who brings a wealth of knowledge from both her professional practice and her experience as a parent. Joining her is Kingsley Moyo, Registered Psychologist at Life Collective Counselling, who offers grounded insight and thoughtful questions throughout the episode.Tune in for a heartfelt, clinically informed, and deeply human look at how the past can inform the present—and how healing is always possible.Follow us on Instagram: @lifecollectivecounsellingFollow Kelly on Instagram: @kindhearttherapyca Visit Kelly's website: kindhearttherapyca.com Visit us at: lifecollectivecounselling.com Have questions or comments about relationships, trauma, or intimacy? Email us at help@lifecollectivecounselling.com.

Erica Bonham is passionate about walking with clients through the messy but beautiful process of healing and remembering their true nature, which is that they are always and already enough, loveable, worthy and connected to every living thing on this planet.She is a certified EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado specializing in serving the LGBTQ community, abuse recovery, and trauma related to social and racial injustice and spiritual abuse. She incorporates her training as a yoga instructor and polyvagal expert to deepen clients' healing of their bodies and specializes in somatic and attachment EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and ego state work. She is a nationally sought-after speaker, creator of multiple online courses, and published author. Her new book, Always Enough, Never Done: Volume I: Heal Your Nervous System, Turn Wounds Into Wisdom, and Cultivate Your Inner Badass is out!She seeks to get into good trouble to dismantle systems of oppression and aspires to be part of the emergent reimagining of a world rooted in the values of beauty, equity, nonviolence, compassion, and empowerment of all beings. In This EpisodeErica's websiteErica on Social:IGFBTTYTThe Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

WHAT'S NEWStay notified on Petey & Sarah's retreats to awaken your spiritual and somatic intuition through creativity and past-life regression! Visit www.souljourneysretreats.com or IG @souljourneysretreats. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a beautiful way to uproot and heal from heavy mental health issues - childhood wounds, trauma, depression, OCD, anxiety, substance abuse, unhealthy attachment styles and so much more. If you're ready to learn more or begin your journey, fill out this form. Sarah is part of The Stillpoint team where they facilitate in-person medicine journeys where set (mindset) & setting are finely attuned to create a portal for deep healing. Thank you to our advertiser, Dr. Bethany Padgett of Whole Hearted Holistic Solutions. Mention “Therapy Unfiltered” and receive a 25% discount on her Mind, Body & Spirit Package and check her new Soul Coaching offering! www.wholeheartedholisticsolutions.comTODAY'S EPISODEDr. Eric Milbrandt is an Addiction Medicine MD and Certified Trauma Professional specializing in mental health, addiction, and trauma recovery. His clinic, Oasis Wellness & Recovery in Ocala, Florida provides fast-acting ketamine infusions for mood disorders and addiction; medication-assisted treatment of opioid addiction using medically proven Suboxone and other buprenorphine medications; IV vitamin therapy, weight loss medications, and hormone replacement therapy.Stay connected with Dr. Eric! https://www.oasiswr.com/https://www.facebook.com/Oasiswrhttps://twitter.com/oasiswrhttps://instagram.com/oasisocalahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/oasiswrLET'S STAY CONNECTED! Peteywww.peteysilveira.com @peteysilveira www.facebook.com/NewPathwayToHealing Sarahwww.heysarahburnett.com/@reimagine.healingTODAY'S AFFIRMATIONI trust, let go and am open to discovering the healing potential of my mind, body & spirit. TODAY'S ORACLE CARDS: True healing occurs when I give myself permission to feel whatever feelings live below the triggers.When I'm in alignment with the love of the Universe, peace cannot be disrupted.Through prayer and meditation I create a ripple effect of peace in the world.Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this episode of the Meaning Project Podcast, Dr. Dan discusses his extensive experience in mental health and the evolving landscape of therapy, particularly focusing on psychedelic-assisted therapies like ketamine. He reflects on the historical context of psychedelics, their potential benefits compared to traditional SSRIs, and shares insights from his recent experiences with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.In this conversation, Dr. Dan discusses his experiences with ketamine-assisted therapy, focusing on the preparation, the swishing process, the journey itself, and the importance of integration. He emphasizes the need for proper preparation and emotional processing to maximize the benefits of ketamine therapy, reflecting on the profound effects it can have on clients. Dr. Dan also shares insights on the future of ketamine therapy and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.TAKEAWAYSPsychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining traction in modern psychology.SSRIs and benzodiazepines have significant drawbacks.Psychedelics have been used for thousands of years in various cultures.Ketamine therapy promotes neuroplasticity and brain health.The process of ketamine therapy involves thorough medical evaluation.Dr. Dan emphasizes the importance of self-care during therapy.The integration of traditional and modern therapeutic practices is valuable.Personal experiences in therapy can be transformative.The podcast aims to explore deeper meanings in mental health.Preparation is key for a successful ketamine journey.Setting intentions can enhance the therapeutic experience.The swishing process is a unique method of administration.Integration of experiences is crucial for emotional processing.Ketamine therapy can lead to profound emotional insights.Therapists must balance rational coping skills with emotional support.The duration of the journey can vary based on dosage and method.Ethical considerations are important in ketamine therapy practices.Good psychotherapy enhances the effects of ketamine.Retreats can provide a supportive environment for therapy.

Mental health experts discuss why ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is offering new hope in the fight against depression and anxiety. Learn more at https://sayarc.com/ketamine-therapy-yuba-city/ Addiction Resource Center LLC. City: Yuba City Address: 1002 Live Oak Blvd. Website: https://sayarc.com

Ready to start making real changes in your life? Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) at Addiction Resource Center (530-593-1098) is designed to help with PTSD and substance dependence issues. Visit https://sayarc.com/ketamine-therapy-yuba-city/ for details. Addiction Resource Center LLC. City: Yuba City Address: 1002 Live Oak Blvd. Website: https://sayarc.com

In this episode, Thomas Kim, MD joins to discuss ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for anxiety. Dr. Kim is the Chief Medical Officer of Noma Therapy, which is a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy program available via telehealth and in-person with licensed therapists. He has devoted 20 years of his professional life to realizing a value-based approach to healthcare through telehealth. In this conversation, Dr. Kim shares his journey of working in early telehealth contexts to now working with ketamine. He discusses the research on ketamine treatments for anxiety and explains the significant comorbidity of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, stressing that anxiety is best understood from a more holistic perspective that considers the social determinants of health. Dr. Kim also emphasizes the importance of psychotherapy alongside ketamine dosing sessions, explaining that therapists have a window of opportunity in the days following the ketamine dose to best take advantage of the state of ketamine-induced neuroplasticity the patient is experiencing. In closing, Dr. Kim shares his philosophy of prescribing the least amount of medicine which produces the largest impact for the patient to ensure that side effects are mitigated and financial burdens are reduced.    In this episode you'll hear: Balancing maximal safety and maximal accessibility in medicine The research on ketamine treatments for anxiety How psychotherapy fits with ketamine treatments The neuroscience of why patients can have strong emotional reactions following ketamine sessions Stories of success from Dr. Kim's practice The importance of understanding how adverse childhood experiences and social determinants of health significantly contribute to mental health struggles Collaborative ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with a patient's existing therapist   Quotes: “Over time, continued effort in the field [of telehealth] has led to cost-effective, scalable solutions that can reach more people. I'm really hopeful that we can find solutions in the psychedelic and ketamine landscape to do a similar thing.” [5:36] “A thing that I say routinely to patients is ‘there is no cure in the bottom of the pill bottle—ketamine included.' They are all incredibly useful and, when used effectively, can provide you meaningful relief from your psychological distress but make no mistake, there is not a cure—which is why I'm such a huge advocate of therapy and which is why ketamine-assisted psychotherapy also needs to be distinguished from ketamine therapy.”  [14:21] “[We created] an intentionally time-limited plan which places the emphasis on the fact that, one day, you're going to drive your own bus and you're not going to need me. It's a terrible business model—in fact it's a wonderful business model because it gives us an opportunity to take care of more people because we set the intention of ‘Ketamine is not forever. You're not broken. You're struggling and we're going to get you to a place where you might not need us.'”  [34:04]   Links: Dr. Kim on LinkedIn Noma Therapy website Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui  

Tired of struggling with mental health problems? Ketamine-assisted therapy at The Addiction Resource Center (530-593-1098) can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as addiction. Visit https://sayarc.com/ketamine-therapy-yuba-city/ for details. Addiction Resource Center LLC. City: Yuba City Address: 1002 Live Oak Blvd. Website: https://sayarc.com

We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of?Why is it that we can understand the abuse we suffered, understand why we are hypervigilant, and yet not see the progress we are hoping for on the healing front?The trauma of an abusive, narcissistic and coercively controlling relationship affects survivors in such a way that we cannot just think our way out of it.  Your brains and nervous systems have been re-wired to protect you and your survival at all costs.  And your nervous system will not give up those strategies of survival just because you now understand the abuse.This abuse is held in our bodies as well.  So we need a full bodied, holistic approach to healing and this is what I am talking about with Erica Bonham, LPC today.  We discuss the different ways in which trauma is held in our bodies and she shares some practical tips and skills you can use today to start to lower your hypervigilance and fight, flight, freeze, and fawning responses.Erica shares her passion in helping survivors heal and how she is offering this healing to a wider audience in her new book, Always Enough, Never Done.Erica Bonham is a certified EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer, and is a licensed professional counselor and nervous system regulation coach in the state of Colorado.   She aspires to be a catalyst for change, justice, growth, evolution and all around badassery.  She specializes in abuse recovery, trauma related to social injustice, and spiritual abuse.  She incorporates her training as a yoga instructor and mindfulness practitioner to deepen clients healing of their bodies and specializes in somatic and attachment EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and ego state work. She is a published author and speaker.  Connect with Erica:AVOS practice website: www.avoscounseling.comTo order the book, Always Enough, Never Done, the accompanying workbook, course, and/or join coaching calls: https://www.avoscounseling.com/coaching-packagesDownload Erica's Free Polyvagal Toning Guide with a BONUS of 6 guided meditations:https://www.avoscounseling.com/freebieFollow Erica on social:http://m.facebook.com/avoscounselinghttps://www.instagram.com/avoscounseling/https://www.tiktok.com/@ericabonhamsomaticcoach?_t=8sEnEoat3zH&_r=1Please leave us a review! Reviews help the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie Our FREE Download a Roadmap to Communicating with your Narcissistic Ex Free Mi...

In this episode, Elle and Vee dive deep with a psychotherapist who they refer to as Wonder Woman on this episode for the sake of anonymity.  With specializations in sex therapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, the girls pick her brain on everything from desire discrepancy to the most common issues within couples, from what a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy session actually looks like to neuroplasticity. Psychotherapy vs. Psychoanalysis: what is the difference? (1:58)Top reasons couples seek sex therapy counseling: both gay and cis-het couples, and individuals. (5:15)Spontaneous desire vs responsive desire: a dive into libido differences and desire discrepancy. (6:25)Is there a way to get spontaneous desire back? Esther Perel's Mating in Captivity. (13:33)The Dual Control Model (Sexual Brakes and Accelerators): a concept from Emily Nagoski's book Come As You Are and her 2nd book Come Together. (20:57)Kink and shame: how to bring you kinky desires up to your partner and working through internalized shame. (26:12)Kink as shadows: how roleplaying can help one work through shame with reframing and control. (30:02)Kink isn't always about processing something. Heteroflexible male-male play as a “taboo kink”. (31:27)Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: how to use it properly, and how it's being done irresponsibly. (35:17)How neuroplasticity works in the brain using the snow track analogy by Michael Pollan, author of the book How to Change Your Mind.  (47:24)Ketamine Assisted Couples Psychotherapy. (53:02)Final Nugget: Keeping the idea of play and pleasure at the forefront. (53:57)Where to find us, and how you can support us:Instagram: @girlsgonedeeppod Merch: girlsgonedeep.com/shopContact: girlsgonedeep@gmail.comWHOREible Life: Get 10% off your deck with code GONEDEEP at whoreiblelife.com Instagram: @wlthegameWoo More Play Affiliate Link: Support us while you shop!

Talking Trauma with Cindy Henry, LMFT, BCETS: Exploring Therapeutic Approaches In this episode, Cindy Henry, founder of the Los Angeles Therapy Network, joins the discussion on her extensive experience and multifaceted approaches to PTSD treatment. Cindy talks about various therapeutic methods such as EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and senso motor therapy that she uses in her practice. The conversation touches on the challenges faced in high-profile cases, the importance of cultural competency in trauma treatment, and broader societal impacts. Cindy also shares insights on navigating toxic relationships, the impacts of political climates on marginalized communities, and the potential benefits and risks associated with innovative treatments like ketamine therapy. This comprehensive conversation provides valuable tools, strategies, and support for healing and resilience in the face of trauma. 00:00 Introduction to Cindy Henry and Her Expertise 00:54 Discussing the Impact of Recent Events on Mental Health 02:03 Exploring Trauma Responses and Marginalized Communities 04:17 Cindy's Journey into Trauma Treatment 05:57 Insights into Hollywood's Dark Side 12:00 Understanding Toxic Relationships and Attachment 20:29 Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Other Treatments 28:07 Integrating Mind, Body, and Soul 28:28 Ketamine Therapy: A Faster Path to Healing 29:48 The Importance of Reinforcement and Introspection 31:11 Avoiding Toxic Influences During Reprogramming 31:38 Personal Experiences and the Power of Ketamine 35:28 Navigating Trauma from Powerful Predators 42:05 The Impact of Political and Social Issues on Mental Health 44:17 The Role of Community and Connection 51:22 The Wisdom of the Body in Healing 53:40 Final Thoughts and Contact Information To Reach Cindie Henrie, MFT, BCETS: www.latherapnetwork.com info@latmgroup.com 323-829-3548

In this episode of the Meaning Project Podcast, Dr. Dan shares his personal journey into ketamine-assisted therapy, discussing its potential benefits for mental health, particularly for those struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. He reflects on his experiences as both a therapist and a patient, highlighting the transformative effects of ketamine and the importance of setting intentions for therapeutic experiences. The conversation delves into the science behind ketamine, its historical use, and the profound changes it can bring to individuals seeking healing. In this episode, Dr. Dan shares his personal experience with ketamine-assisted therapy, detailing the sensations, emotions, and insights he encountered during the process. He reflects on the challenges of navigating panic, the importance of music in evoking memories, and the dichotomy between wanting to document the experience and simply living in the moment. Dr. Dan also discusses the planning of future therapeutic retreats, emphasizing the potential for healing and connection in a group setting.To contact Dr. Dan go to www.DanielAFranz.com or email me directly at DrDan@DanielAFranz.com

 On radical self-responsibility and reprocessing our childhood shame to empowerment and creativity. (2:42) – Sophie's Personal Journey and Research on Highly Sensitive Children (5:17) – Understanding Rooted Rhythm Therapy and Parent Coaching (8:19) – The Nature of “Big Feelings” and Their Impact on Children (10:08) – Practical Tips for Parents of Highly Sensitive Children (15:36) – The Role of Authenticity and Congruency in Parenting (20:55) – The Role of EMDR in Therapy and Parenting Sophie Schauermann, LCSW is a licensed therapist and parent coach based in Denver, CO. Her passion and expertise lie in supporting highly sensitive children (and their parents) in harnessing their sensitivities into their superpowers. She is the founder of Rooted Rhythm Therapy and Parent Coaching, which was born out of the belief that children must get to know the beat of their own drum in order to confidently reach their potential…and that the best kind of parent is one that is Rooted in their own Rhythm. Sophie supports her clients with Synergetic Play Therapy, EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) Therapy, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She has over 10 years of experience working closely with children and families in many settings, including the Harvard Medical School's laboratory for youth mental health, the public school system, community based mental health programs, and now in private practice. Her greatest learning, however, lies in her personal story of healing and growth into the person that she is today. Sophie is the proud wife to another therapist and bonus mama to two amazing kiddos that she couldn't imagine life without.  

Lisa Gold is a relationship and sex therapist specializing in providing integrative concierge, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy retreats.She is the founder of The Arizona Relationship Institute and one of the co-founders of The Arizona Emotionally Focused Therapy CommunityHere's where to find more:Connect@drlisagold.comWww. DrLisaGold.comWww. Azri.orgInstagram: DrLisaGoldFacebook: DrLisaGoldLinked in: DrLisaGold___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Deep dive into trauma therapy & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), with psychotherapist and trauma therapist Mendel Toron, LCSW, EMDR. website: www.mendeltoron.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithmendel/

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The Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program is dedicated to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapies and the scientific exploration of how altered states of consciousness can be harnessed to change behavior and improve brain health and quality of life. Behavioral health issues are a leading cause of disability and they remain inadequately treated worldwide. The modest effectiveness of existing treatments such as antidepressants and traditional psychotherapy approaches show us that there is an urgent need for more effective treatments for conditions such as depression, alcoholism, smoking cessation, and end of life suffering.Early studies of psychedelic-assisted therapies for these conditions have demonstrated much larger and durable effects compared to existing therapies suggesting that there is great potential for psychedelic-assisted treatments to revolutionize the treatment of mental health and behavioral disorders.

Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are joined by two incredible guests, Dr. Sophia Brandstetter and Karen Smith, LCSW! Both Sophia and Karen are therapists who have advanced training in and specialize in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Together, they discuss who is a candidate for KAP, a detailed explanation of what KAP looks like, KAP in a group setting vs. individual setting and what the group process entails, and information for those who may feel tentative about the idea. Sophia and Karen share how they each got into this work and why. They discuss why it can be so hard to connect with our unconscious mind and how KAP has the ability to bring down our defenses in order to do so. Tune in for an educational, insightful, and entertaining conversation! PS: There is no intro for today's episode - join us right away for the content! Karen's Book The Ko-Op Ketamine Kollaborations Full Living Get Matched With One of Our Therapists at The Therapy Group! ShrinkChicks on Instagram Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!! Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners: HungryRoot: Go to hungryroot.com/shrinkchicks to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off an annual membership at masterclass.com/shrinkchicks Quince: Go to quince.com/shrinkchicks for free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order Prose: Get 50% off your first subscription order at prose.com/shrinkchicks

Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/ In this episode, Dr. Sophia Brandstetter, LCSW, PSY.D and Karen L. Smith, MSS, LCSW, discuss how psychedelic assisted therapy can help grow your practice. They share their expertise in the field and how the Ko-Op can help support you in your journey with psychedelics! Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode: [4:06] What to know about psychedelic assisted therapy [8:02] What is the Ko-Op? [11:34] The Ko-Op training [14:24] How psychedelics can grow your practice[16:08] How long a treatment plan is Links From the Episode:Book: Prepare Yourself, Your Clients and Your Practice for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: A Step by Step Guide By Karen L. Smith - https://a.co/d/06Xd8Col More about Sophia and Karen: Dr. Sophia Brandstetter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and has completed certificate education in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Fluence. Brandstetter is the founder of The Ko-Op in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Ko-Op is a groundbreaking psychotherapy treatment center providing access to psychedelic healing using Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Karen L Smith, MSS, LCSW: Karen has worked as an analytically-oriented psychotherapist for over 30 years. She founded and directs a group practice,  Full Living: A Psychotherapy Practice, which specializes in thoughtful matches with seasoned clinicians throughout Pennsylvania. She has recently incorporated ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into her group practice and assists others in doing so.  Websites:  Psychedelic Therapist: https://psychedelictherapists.co/ Social Media Links: Instagram- @The_Ko_Op_PsychedelphiaFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/TheKoOpPhilly Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ko-op/ How We Can Work Together:Book a Practice Growth Audit Call - https://mccancemethod.com/practice-growth-audit/Here is How to Subscribe & Leave a Review (pretty-please): Want to get notifications when I release new episodes so you don't miss out on anything?Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice→ https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/

Let's celebrate. This is episode 100! My guest is Jonathan Sabbagh, Co-Founder of Journey Clinical and I talk about normalising Ketamine therapy for all, plus why PTSD can fire up your career - until you realize it is harmful to you. Since a few years I am following Jonathan and his wife and Co-Founder Myriam Barthe's great work around the idea to build a strong, decentralized network and offerings for KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) to empower as much therapists as possible to execute the therapy. They did an incredible and successful job to make Ketamine therapy available and build a strong system in collaboration with therapists and doctors.In this episode is talk to Jonathan about: -how PTSD can give you a skyrocketing career, until you realiize your “energy” is trauma in disguise-how we both were very good in PTSD friendly jobs (banking & media) and left them because we realised our own PTSD -how Journey Clinical helps therapists to support their patients with ketamine therapy, (eventually psilocybin) if they are interested in trying and why normal “therapy” needs a strong transformation What Journey Clinical doesJourney Clinical is on a mission to transform the growing mental health crisis by accelerating the mainstream adoption of legal, evidence-based Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy as the standard of care for mental health, starting with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. They have built a leading platform for Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy in the US. They also recently announce a research collaboration agreement with Compass Pathways to inform the development of a scalable delivery and training model for COMP360 psilocybin treatment. Which means, together with Compass, they work on a future delivery model for psilocybin therapy. INFO@journeyclinical @Jonathansabbaghwww.https://www.journeyclinical.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Steve Rio joins to discuss 5-MeO-DMT for Trauma and PTSD. Steve is a psychedelic facilitator and Co-Founder of Enfold, which offers a groundbreaking psychospiritual model that combines psychedelic intensives, coaching, and community to help individuals heal trauma and reach their full potential.  In this conversation, Steve shares his journey of how he got into facilitating 5-MeO-DMT experiences and insights on working safely and effectively with this medicine over the course of his practice. He discusses the screening procedure he uses before clearing clients for facilitated 5-MeO-DMT experiences to ensure safety as much as possible when working with this powerful psychedelic. Steve also talks about how he tailors his work with clients based on the state of their nervous system and their unique personality. In closing, Steve emphasizes the somatic quality of 5-MeO-DMT experiences, sharing different types of experiences people typically have on the medicine and how these can best be integrated.   In this episode you'll hear: Preparation for safe and effective 5-MeO-DMT experiences Stories of transformation following 5-MeO-DMT healing for PTSD and focused integration practices How common 5-MeO-DMT reactivations are, and when they typically happen Issues of spiritual bypassing in underground psychedelic facilitation How to navigate informed consent in the context of facilitating psychedelic experiences   Quotes: “At the peak of the 5-MeO experience, there is no mind… When people talk about the death and the rebirth experience with 5-MeO, what we're really talking about is relaxing and essentially dissolving the ego entirely so there is no experience of ‘you' in the experience—you become one with the experience. But… what's possible there is that we then access the nervous system and we see these very dramatic energetic releases and people often are physically reliving traumatic experiences and physically releasing the fight, flight, freeze response that may have happened or not happened.” [6:52] “Trauma is complex and for some people it's not that simple. For some people, they go through a six- to twelve-month process after 5-MeO-DMT that is really challenging.” [22:37] “So [we're] helping people… build sensitivity in their nervous system—reconnect with sensitivity and slowing things down and building more awareness and learning how to notice their emotions as sensations in the body before they become thought patterns.”  [32:00] “I think one of the challenges in all of this is that people will lie to you to get to your experience because they're desperate for the healing. And you have to be really careful about the conversations you have and asking open-ended questions and really listening to your intuition—and really being grounded in that.” [40:28]  “What we're doing here I would say there's obviously a psychological component to it, but often that happens in the weeks and months afterwards. What's happening here is a much more somatic experience and it can be very confusing and challenging for the mind of a person… you've paid all this money, you've prepared for weeks and months, you've been thinking about it, you come have this experience… Right after the ceremony for some people, the thought is ‘what just happened?' and ‘did anything happen?' and ‘did it work?' because there's very rarely like an immediate insight on ‘here's how you're going to make your life better'—that's not what comes out of this experience. What comes out of this experience is a dramatic shift in how your body feels and often people will report feeling emotionally lighter or that they lost ten pounds. It's hard to explain, but the way peoples' eyes light up the day after the ceremony is so different—like they often just look different coming in and leaving.” [42:56]   Links: Enfold Website Enfold on Instagram Enfold on YouTube Still In It: 5-MeO-DMT Stories Previous episode: Psychedelic Therapy: Slow Down to Heal Faster with Sunny Strasburg, LMFT Previous episode: Psychedelic Adjunct Series: Somatic Therapy with Jenna Valentine, DACM, LAc Previous episode: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Accelerated Growth with Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT Previous episode: When *Not* to Proceed with a Planned Psychedelic Journey with Rick Barnett, PsyD Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Sunny Strasburg joins to open the conversation of leveraging lower doses of psychedelic substances for more effective healing. Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and pioneering author, specializes in psychedelic therapies and training clinicians to be skilled and trauma-informed psychedelic therapists. As the founder and author of The Theradelic Approach, she equips clinicians with trauma-informed psychedelic-assisted therapy methods, blending IFS, EMDR, archetypal psychology, trauma-informed care, and her extensive experience. In this conversation, Sunny shares insights drawn from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and explores how these perspectives can help inspire more effective psychedelic work, especially with lower doses. She emphasizes the importance of adequate preparation and not over-valorizing intense psychedelic experiences, noting that these therapies themselves can be traumatic if not handled with care. Sunny also discusses how one's own internal protectors have adaptive rolls and display a lot of compassionate intelligence, so even though these parts may initially provide a barrier to deep trauma work, it is important for therapists to work collaboratively with these parts of a client's psyche. In closing she talks about how to better set reasonable expectations in group psychedelic therapy and retreat settings, where integration can easily turn into a competition of who had the most intense experience, with things like ego dissolution becoming the barometer for healing.    In this episode you'll hear: How “protector systems” and “rubber band effects” manifest in high-dose psychedelic therapy sessions Uncovering previously unknown traumas during psychedelic therapies and how therapists can be better prepared for this situation How therapists can skillfully work with symbolic material that arises in psychedelic journeys  The importance of slowing down and letting the client guide the pace when addressing serious traumas in particular Differences between ketamine, MDMA, and the classic psychedelics in terms of effects on the fear center of the brain Leveraging critical learning periods in therapy to reprocess traumatic memories   Quotes: “Being a trauma therapist, you have to be skilled enough to know what is symbolic in a psychedelic journey, what's a literal memory… You don't want to do any kind of leading or prompting the client to fill in anything or directing them to anything—you're really tracking where they are and letting them uncover their own path. Again, at the speed in which their protector system is ready for that.” [22:43] “These parts want people to remember. They want to heal, they want to let their stories be told. And so our job as therapists is to clear the clutter so we can really hear the system and trust the system. The system knows.” [28:02] “Trauma is like a sliver that's buried in the arm—like in the deep skin of your arm and it's got an infection around it. And all of your coping mechanisms, all of your protectors (using IFS language), is like building a giant layer of scar tissue on top of that. And you could just go through life with that, and you could just put lotion on the top of that scar and just try to make it look pretty—and that's okay. But you could go in and surgically remove the sliver that's been offending your system the whole time. And once you remove that sliver, you will start to heal—your arm will heal, it won't have an infection anymore, right? But removing that sliver hurts. It's painful. It's a process. But you don't have to deal with that sliver anymore. And that's kind of how I imagine going through trauma work.” [31:08] “I've had clients that I've worked with using EMDR, IFS for years, we've made some progress, but then we get ketamine on board and it's totally helped them and amplified the benefit.” [35:13] “Trust your protector system. Slow down. I promise, if you slow down and really get curious about what your protectors need, you will go so much further with these medicines. It really is not a race. It's slow and steady, and you're going to be able to get more work done.” [40:23]   Links: Sunny's website Sunny on LinkedIn Sunny on Instagram Previous episode: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Accelerated Growth with Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Have you ever heard of psychedelic therapy? In this episode, we journey further into the virtually untapped world of Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Keilani has been on a personal mission to bring this breakthrough treatment to the discussion table.Also, should James try it?For more info visit coachkeilani.com

“I would love for the psychoanalytic world to re-embrace some of these adjunctive treatments that get to non-ordinary states of consciousness in order to enhance psychoanalytic treatment, and that includes psychedelics. The other thing I'd like to see is, I think psychoanalysts are extremely well suited to use psychedelic-assisted therapy in a non-harmful way. I really believe that without an ongoing treatment relationship that these medicines are not going to be quick fixes. There's an article in the Substack blog, Ecstatic Integration, about an Israeli man who had an MDMA treatment for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and it's a very interesting read, and it really does speak to the crucial aspect of having an ongoing therapy relationship while we use these medicines. I want people who are in the analytic field who are trained right out of the box to provide these containers to be more involved in the psychedelic field. For the psychedelic field I think sometimes I wish they would be a little more humble, a little less zealous about the efficacy, and a little more concerned about what could happen that's harmful. I also think the psychedelic field, for some reason, has not embraced psychoanalysis as a major tool to enhance the medicine."    Episode Description: Charis begins by discussing her inspiration, attributed to Maimonides, for always seeking new understandings to enhance her care of patients. We also begin with a caution - any time we introduce a frame change in clinical work, we must carefully attend to our countertransference to determine the factors that are contributing to our actions. That said, we should be careful to not use our carefulness to rationalize inhibitions to thinking and acting creatively. Charis describes her thinking underlying her decision to introduce ketamine with a particular patient as well as the process of the ongoing psychotherapy. We discuss the practical aspects of this procedure, the risks, the changes in the patient, and the importance of an ongoing psychotherapy to serve as a productive holding and processing space for this work. She concludes with her recommendation to the analytic world to be more open to such adjunctive approaches to therapy and to the psychedelic world to be more modest in their assumptions of its healing ability.   Linked Webinar and Article:  /g/Communications/Ees4tjM0U1lEtzEkVrUmDjgBmH9Vd6wgap_-Z-7BJVXNDw?e=h8Afay&referrer=Outlook.Win32&referrerScenario=email-linkwithembed">https://ipaworld.sharepoint.com//g/Communications/Ees4tjM0U1lEtzEkVrUmDjgBmH9Vd6wgap_-Z-7BJVXNDw?e=h8Afay&referrer=Outlook.Win32&referrerScenario=email-linkwithembed   https://www.ecstaticintegration.org/p/successfully-treating-c-ptsd-with?utm…     Our Guest: Dr. Cladouhos is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. She is on the faculty at the Tufts University School of Medicine and in the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute's adult and child analytic training programs.  She is the course director of an experiential elective for first-year medical students at Tufts called The Healer's Art: Rekindling the Heart and Soul of Medicine and established a pilot retreat program (First Aid for Physicians) through Tufts Medical Center to address physician burnout. She is trained in EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, has completed the first phase of MDMA training through MAPS, and has a certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy from the Fluence Center for Psychedelic Training in New York. She is a member of the International Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation's Special Interest Group on psychoanalytic contributions to the treatment of trauma and dissociation.     Recommended Readings:    Jeffrey Guss (2022) A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Psychedelic Experience, Psychoanalytic Dialogues, 32:5, 452-468, DOI: 10.1080/10481885.2022.2106140    Fischman, Lawrence G. Knowing and being known: Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the sense of authenticity. 09/20/22. Frontiers in Psychiatry. pp.1-36    Lawrence G. Fischman (2019) Seeing without self: Discovering new meaning with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Neuropsychoanalysis, 21:2, 53-78, DOI: 10.1080/15294145.2019.1689528     Dahlberg, Charles Clay. LSD Facilitation of Psychoanalytic Treatment: A Case Study in Depth    Aaron D. Cherniak, Joel Gruneau Brulin, Mario Mikulincer, Sebastian Östlind, Robin Carhart-Harris & Pehr Granqvist (2023) Psychedelic Science of Spirituality and Religion: An Attachment-Informed Agenda Proposal, The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 33:4, 259-276, DOI: 10.1080/10508619.2022.2148061   Orbach, S. There Is No Such Thing As A Body. John Bowlby Memorial Lecture: British Journal of Psychotherapy. 20 (1) 3-15 2003   Orbach, S. Body Part 2: Psychoanalysis' Discomfort with Touch. British Journal of Psychotherapy. 20 (1) 17-26.2003.   Essentials of informed consent:   Power Trip: Cover Story New York Magazine. Lily K Ross and David Nickels 

Welcome to The Psychedelic Coach Podcast, where we explore the transformative potential of psychedelics in therapy and beyond. In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial role of nurses in the psychedelic renaissance, featuring insights from Stephanie Van Hope and Angela Ward of Return to Roots. Episode Title: Episode 269 - Preparing Nurses for the Psychedelic Renaissance: Return to Roots About Return to Roots: Return to Roots offers nurses a unique pathway to becoming leaders in the evolving field of psychedelic therapy. Rooted in principles of cultural humility, caring for healing environments, and energetic competencies, this program empowers nurses to embrace their role as guardians of holistic healing and sacred medicines. The Importance of Nurse Leadership: Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare, possessing a unique blend of compassion, clinical expertise, and holistic perspective. As the psychedelic renaissance unfolds, nurses are stepping into leadership roles, bridging the gap between traditional medicine and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Their presence is not only essential but transformative in shaping the future of psychedelic practice. Guest Bios: Stephanie Van Hope, a Registered Nurse and board-certified Nurse Coach, brings decades of experience in holistic nursing, oncology, and hospice care. With a DNP in Integrative Health and Healing, Stephanie's journey has led her to serve as a study guide for the NYU Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Project and as a learning facilitator for the Synthesis Institute's Psychedelic Practitioner Training Program. Angela Ward, a board-certified health and wellness nurse coach and seasoned psychedelic practitioner, specializes in guiding transformative experiences. With credentials from the CIIS CPTR program and Synthesis Psychedelic Practitioner Training program, Angela advocates for nursing in psychedelic practice through OPENurses and aims to create safe, ethical platforms for voyagers and students alike. Episode Highlights: Empowering Nurse Leaders: Explore how nurses can leverage their unique skills and perspectives to drive innovation and ethical practice in psychedelic therapy, fostering a more compassionate and holistic approach to healing. Cultivating Healing Vessels: Discover the importance of nurses as vessels of healing, guardians of gateways, and advocates for creating safe, supportive environments for psychedelic experiences. The Path to Psychedelic Practice: Learn about the foundational principles and curriculum of Return to Roots, and how nurses can embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional development to become competent and compassionate psychedelic practitioners. Special Offer for Listeners: Angela and Stephanie are generously offering listeners of The Psychedelic Coach Podcast a 20% discount on the Return to Roots Program until May 21, 2024. Simply use the code CONDOR20 to take advantage of this exclusive offer at holisticpsychedelicnurse.com/returntoroots Join us as we celebrate the vital role of nurses in shaping the future of psychedelic therapy and healing. Subscribe now and share with your friends to stay tuned for more inspiring conversations! Visit Dr Stephanie Van Hope at: hopeholistic.com. https://instagram.com/hp_nurse_collective  Visit Angeal Ward at: GuardianAtTheGateway.com https://instagram.com/guardian_at_the_gateway    For more empowering insights and to join our vibrant community, visit https://CondorApproach.com    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. If this episode sparked something within you, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with someone who might benefit. Your support helps us spread the message and continue this journey together. Thank you for tuning in to The Psychedelic Coach Podcast. Your path is IMPORTANT, and we're here to support every step of your journey. Peace and Be Free, Tah Whitty Podcast Host: Tah Whitty, Producer: The Psychedelic Coach Podcast Team (Please note: This summary is crafted for clarity and engagement. For the full, unedited experience, dive into the episode itself.) --------------- IMPORTANT LINKS Visit Our Home on the Web, get more information and join The Condor Approach   Join our Facebook Community   Get our fave microdosing product for 10% off with the link below is approved in every state in the US! We noticed the difference after about 10-12 days, so we did every day for 30 days but make sure you talk to your doctor first! https://kaempathogenics.com/condorfam   You've been introduced to the world of psychedelics and plant medicine - but you're left wondering, “Okay, now what?” Become a Psychedelic-Informed Practitioner Because integration is NOT optional. Take our Free Audio Course on Psychedelic Integration Download Our 7-Day Integration Guide FREE Follow Us on Instagram for All things Condor Approach Follow Kole on Instagram Follow Tah on Instagram

In a casual and engaging episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, Maggie Kelly discusses her transition from traditional therapy to a traveling therapist lifestyle, emphasizing the integration of her passions into her professional life. Maggie graduated with a focus on foster care and simultaneously built a virtual private practice, which allowed her the flexibility to travel and work remotely. Her current practice includes offering EMDR intensive sessions and ketamine-assisted therapy, adapting her schedule to maintain a balance between work and leisure activities like fly fishing.   Maggie shares insights on managing a therapy practice across different locations, focusing on logistical aspects such as maintaining a reliable internet connection and adapting to various time zones. She leverages a co-working space in Boulder for both a professional environment and networking opportunities, enhancing her practice's flexibility. Maggie's approach illustrates a modern way to blend personal interests and professional commitments, showcasing the potential for therapists to design a fulfilling and dynamic career and lifestyle.     Key Points: ●       Maggie Kelly has transitioned from traditional therapy to a traveling therapist, utilizing virtual sessions to maintain her practice while traveling. ●       She integrates EMDR and ketamine-assisted therapy into her practice, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and strong logistical planning. ●       Maggie uses co-working spaces to manage her practice effectively while enjoying the travel aspect of her lifestyle, proving the feasibility of maintaining a professional career alongside personal passions.     About Maggie Kelly   Maggie Kelly LPCC is a virtual private practice therapist in Colorado specializing in EMDR Intensives, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. She conducts virtual sessions & intensives from various locations, including Guatemala, Mexico, and across US while pursuing her love of fly fishing, hiking, and hot springs. Maggie is committed to helping clients navigate their healing journeys with innovative, accessible mental health support while enjoying the fruits of a digital nomad lifestyle.     Connect with Maggie: Website: www.bloomintobeing.com Email: maggie@bloomintobeing.com Instagram: @SomaticEMDR     Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym   The Traveling Therapist Membership: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/travelingtherapistmembership   Revolutionize Your Private Practice with AI Course: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/ai   Signup to learn more about life as Traveling Therapist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l2v7c3   The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/   Bill Like A Boss Insurance Billing Community: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/blab   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcast | Stitcher | Amazon |  Castbox

In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the realm of psychedelic therapy with Shannon, a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a leading authority in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. With her extensive expertise, Shannon shares insights into the transformative potential of psychedelic experiences, paving the way for profound healing and personal growth. Shannon is the visionary founder of Floresta, a pioneering retreat company dedicated to optimizing the therapeutic journey through meticulous attention to set and setting. Through a blend of meditation, yoga, indigenous wisdom, functional medicine, and energy work, Shannon empowers individuals to embrace their innate knowing and embark on a journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Join us as we explore the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, and mental well-being, and discover how Shannon inspires choice, possibility, and transformation in all who cross her path! To learn more, connect with Shannon and her team at: florestaretreat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-spirituality/message

https://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/ https://www.antiherosjourney.com/ Lyndsey Ryan is the Clinical Program Director at TARA Mind. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Lyndsey has spent 25 years performing research, training, and developing hybrid modality support so she can best support her clients in finding a safe refuge in their own mind and body. Lyndsey has trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, IFS, somatic psychotherapies including Somatic Experiencing, attachment work, art therapy, and advanced EMDR techniques to support people struggling with early childhood neglect and abuse, addictions, combat trauma, and self-harming/self-defeating behaviors and thoughts. Lyndsey graduated from Naropa University with her Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychotherapy and utilizes a broader contemplative lens as well as a Tibetan Buddhism lens in her work. https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation

Natasha discusses ketamine and how it can be beneficial for a myriad of factors for you. She is joined by Jake Clark-Bellenfant, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Medical Director and Provider at Symmetry Solutions. Jake oversees and provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care for those receiving Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and medication management. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Utah and graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Vanderbilt University. Jake has 12 years of professional experience in Mental Health and has worked with both youth and adults with a variety of mental health diagnoses in residential, inpatient, correctional, and outpatient settings as a psych tech, Registered Nurse, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For more on Jake, go here: https://symcounseling.com/jake-bellenfant/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Register now for Natasha's upcoming “Reclaiming Female Sexuality” workshop. Use Promo code: GIRLSDAY to buy 3 tickets or more for $165 each. Make sure to include the names of the others in your group in the comments at checkout. To register, go to: natashahelfer.com/retreat Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services. You can now register for “Unwind Together” an exclusive retreat for couples, October 3rd-6th, 2024, and use the code: UNWIND225 for an early bird discount. To register, go to: natashahelfer.com/retreat

We interviewed Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT, a therapist and trainer in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with couples, using ketamine as a tool to help couples feel unstuck and deepen their work in couples therapy. Kathryn is a therapist in private practice treating couples, individuals, and families, co-director of the Washington Baltimore Center for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and co-founder of the EFT Cafe, which offers online classes for couples therapists. She is also the co-author of An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Relationship Loss: Healing Heartbreak Session by Session. In our podcast, we explore Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a new frontier in mental health treatment. We discuss the effects of ketamine, what it treats, why it can be so helpful in therapy, and how it's used to improve couples' relationships. LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. To learn more about our work, visit modernmind.co. If you'd like to contact us directly, send us an email to info@modernmind.co. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Mona's next Neurodiverse Couples Support Group begins in April. The group meets for 4 weeks from 7:30-9pm EST on 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 & 5/2. The investment is ONLY $199 per couple and there are only a few spots left. If you want to better understand the differences you and your partner may be experiencing in communication, emotional reciprocity, socializing, executive function, sensory sensitivities and physical intimacy click here to register or go to www.neurodiverselove.com _________________________________________________ On this episode, Dr. Jill Corvelli talks about the 4th component of her ND Compass Method. The first 3 components are: Education; Niche Construction; and Differentiation. The 4th and final component is: Autonomic Rese,t which includes work with Ketamine and Psyilocybin.  Other topics discussed include: When there is chronic relationship trauma the dendrite stalks get worn away. Memory consolidation makes ongoing present moment roadblocks EMDR can help with healing in 1-6 sessions Need to find a way of resetting our nervous system or we are constantly in a flight, fight, freeze, or fawn response state Research shows that the "default mode network" (DMN) is different in ND folks Lower level of neurotransmitters in ADHD brain. Stress and cortisol can make neurons and dendrites atrophy and they can't communicate Release of BDNF regenerates what trauma has withered away! Not everyone is eligible for Ketamine.  You need an assessment and it needs to be done with a licensed therapist. Jill is starting 2 new groups for innate healing and neuroplastic reset for those eligible to safely and clinically participate. Jill's co-leader, Mary Beathea is a nurse Group 1-Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy group for women in complex relationships. May 7-9 onsite in Oregon.  This is not a processing group it is an intervention group.  Three prep sessions by Zoom and then 2 dosing sessions in Oregon.  Then 3 integration sessions where you make sense of the experience with a group. Group 2-Psilocybin group for complex couples. Meets September 26-28 in Oregon. Ketamine provides an amazing assist with rapid therapeutic change, neuroplastic window, more cognitive flexibility to do work in, insight and clarity to reframe important life issues, lay down defenses, overcome obstacles, navigate obstacles that caused stress, and recover self, increase window of tolerance, get unstuck, work assist, recovery of self. https://www.ndpartnerscompass.com/courses/women-complex-partnerships-ketamine-retreat  b) Psilocybin-Same neuroplastic reset- dendrites fertilized regrowth, liquid compassion Psilocybin- sacred perspective, part self and part wisdom, other places of sacredness. Decisions, obstacles, innate healing activated https://www.ndpartnerscompass.com/courses/complex-couples-psilocybin-assisted-group-therapy   In addition, Jill is providing adjunct support in collaboration with a couple or individual's regular therapist. For adjunct services there is no wait list. Jill provides up to 6 sessions of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR in NJ, OR, WA (can travel in) and Jill's ND Compass Method is available everywhere. You can contact Jill at: jill@jillcorvelli.com and ndpartnersinstitute.com   PLEASE NOTE: Psilocybin is legal at the state level in Oregon for regulated use in certified service centers with certified facilitators. It remains federally illegal-(much like cannabis). It has been identified as a break through drug at the federal level fueling research and strong potential change in its scheduling and legal status. Many states are also looking to follow Oregon in providing accessibility for its demonstrated ability to quickly resolve treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and addiction. Ketamine is federally and state legal with FDA approval for anesthetic use and not FDA approved but commonly and legally prescribed for off label use for treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and other issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neurodiverse-love/message

EFT Trainer Dr. Kathryn Rheem joins us to discuss what she's learned about Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with individuals and couples, including her own personal journey.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Hannah Raine-Smith and Jocelyn Rose join to discuss the psychedelic assisted EMDR therapy. Hannah is an integrative psychotherapist and independent researcher specializing in psychedelic integration using EMDR therapy. Jocelyn is a research therapist working on psychedelic clinical trials. She also works in private practice, and has a special interest in exploring the unfolding potential of EMDR as a scalable, trauma focused psychedelic assisted therapy. In this conversation, Hannah and Jocelyn introduce the basics of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and its possible utility in adjunct to psychedelic assisted therapies. They discuss the overlapping mechanisms between EMDR and psychedelic therapies, with both engaging the serotonin 5-HT2 system and promoting neuroplasticity. Hannah and Jocelyn explain their excitement around integrating EMDR with psychedelic therapy, stressing that this may make these treatments more accessible for the patients who could benefit most from psychedelic therapy. In closing, the researchers call for additional investigation of the intersection of psychedelic therapy and EMDR and invite collaboration from anyone else exploring these promising treatments.  You can contact Hannah and Jocelyn at info@bridgetothematrix.com   In this episode you'll hear: How EMDR works to help people process traumatic memories Similar neurological effects of psychedelic therapies and EMDR Understanding the adaptive information processing (AIP) framework Hannah and Jocelyn's novel hypothesis for the basis of hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) Using EMDR as an integration therapy for past psychedelic experiences Making psychedelic treatments more accessible and inclusive   Quotes: “Like with indigenous shamanic practices, EMDR uses simple rhythms to alter consciousness. So EMDR is like an ancient healing mechanism that's been adapted to treat the modern soul.” [4:56] “When we reprocess these memories using bilateral stimulation of the brain, you start thinking and feeling differently about the same events. So trauma therapy isn't about changing the past, it's about how you think and feel about those experiences.” [5:26] “Some of the resistance that would normally be present in an EMDR session is diminished when someone has had a recent psychedelic experience.” [12:02] “Research has shown that EMDR taps into the same mechanisms as REM [sleep]. It's like adding the healing benefits of dreaming whilst on psychedelics but being more in control of what gets reprocessed.” [14:42] “The people who are most likely to have adverse drug reactions to psychedelics—whether that's HPPD or tolerance—tend to be the people who also have adverse childhood experiences or have traumatic complexity in their biographical content. And so we recognize that there's a need for trauma-focused psychedelic treatments if we're going to make these treatments available to the people who need them most and make them scalable—and we think EMDR is a good enough fit for that work to happen.” [25:46]   Links: Hannah and Jocelyn's article: “Psychedelic-assisted EMDR therapy (PsyA-EMDR): A memory consolidation approach to psychedelic healing” Bridge to the Matrix: A Memory Consolidation Approach to Psychedelic Healing website Hannah on LinkedIn Jocelyn on LinkedIn Previous episode: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Accelerated Growth with Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT  Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Paul F. Austin welcomes Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, to discuss utilizing IFS & psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through the Theradelic Approach. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-232-sunny-strasburg-lmft/ Sunny discusses her multidisciplinary background and how she came to develop her unique therapeutic approach. She incorporates various modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method in her work. Sunny emphasizes the importance of personal psychedelic experience for therapists and the need for ethical and well-trained practitioners in the field. She also shares her vision for the future and the challenges of scaling psychedelic therapy while maintaining integrity and respect for the mystery of the psychedelic experience. Sunny Strasburg discusses the Theradelic Approach, which combines Internal Family Systems therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She explains how working with internal parts can lead to self-compassion and coherence. Sunny also shares her experience facilitating Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy retreats with IFS founder Dick Schwartz, and how they help leaders in various industries lead with self-energy. The conversation then delves into the importance of ethics in artificial intelligence and the potential impact of psychedelics on the AI space. Sunny reflects on the lessons she has learned from plant medicine and emphasizes the importance of being in service and awe.   Sunny Strasburg, LMFT: Sunny Strasburg, LMFT plays a multifaceted role in the fields of psychology and psychedelic therapy, encompassing education, consultation, authorship, and licensed psychotherapy. Her notable literary achievement, "The Theradelic Approach: Psychedelic Therapy: Perspective, Preparation, and Practice," features a foreword by Dr. Richard Schwartz, the creator of the Internal Family Systems model. Through this work, Mrs. Strasburg distills insights drawn from her experiences as an educator, entrepreneur, and psychotherapist. Sunny's professional journey encompasses proficiency in Internal Family Systems and archetypal psychology, alongside certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As a graduate of Pacifica Graduate Institute and the California Institute of Integral Studies, Mrs. Strasburg holds additional certifications in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Research, with specialized knowledge and training in Ketamine, MDMA, and Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapies. Sunny is the originator and lead educator of The Theradelic Approach, a model of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Her collaboration with Dr. Richard Schwartz and other prominent figures has led to impactful trainings and immersive retreats. Converging the domains of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Jungian psychology, Mrs. Strasburg has formulated innovative principles and methodologies that elevate therapeutic practices and the conscientious use of psychedelics within clinical frameworks. Sunny's expertise finds expression in prominent conferences like The Psychedelic Summit 2023, Psychedelic Science 2023, SXSW 2023, and the 2023 Expanded States of Consciousness Worldwide Summit. Moreover, her contributions extend to engagements with the 2021 EMDRIA Worldwide Virtual Conference, and her involvement spans diverse platforms, including The Theradelic Approach training, Three Cups Psychedelics, Journey Clinical, Inbodied Training, EMDRIA UK, and the Boston Trauma Conference.   Highlights: Introduction and background Exploring IFS, EMDR, the Gottman Method, & the Theradelic Approach Addressing gaps in psychedelic therapy training The importance of personal psychedelic experience for therapists Understanding trauma mapping Dosage and frequency in ketamine-assisted therapy Working with internal parts using IFS ketamine-assisted psychotherapy retreats for leaders Psychedelics, AI, and ethics Lessons from plant medicine Being in service and awe Resources and trainings   Links: Sunny's website: https://sunnystrasburgtherapy.com/    Sunny's book, “The Theradelic Approach”: https://thetheradelicapproach.com/ Sunny's retreats: https://www.sunnystrasburgretreats.com/   Episode Sponsors: Joyous microdose ketamine. Book your free consultation today! The Coaching Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

In this episode with Courtney Watson, we talk about how psychedelics can be a powerful tool for personal exploration in identity, pleasure, + resilience. She shares about her work with Queer BiPOC , as well as, practices + rituals to access inspiration from ancestral wisdom. In this episode, you'll hear: Building resilience strategies amidst complex trauma Navigating the repercussions of the pandemic and reclaiming a connection to pleasure Courtney's impactful work with Queer BiPOC  How to create a sex-positive environment and educate children about pleasure The significance of intersectionality in therapy, addressing unique challenges in sexual expression and healing Empowering individuals to explore their sexual identities for greater self-acceptance Broadening understanding about bisexuality and queerness beyond societal norms The role of psychedelic therapy, particularly ketamine-assisted therapy, in sex therapy, with a focus on Queer + BIPOC Unpacking the concept of energetic sex and embracing our fullest sexual selves through pleasure Practices for connecting with ancestral guides and the wisdom they offer Tapping into ancestral guidance to navigate sexuality and learn from familial patterns for healing and releasing shame. THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS The dynamic founder of Doorway Therapeutic Services, Courtney, is not just a highly qualified therapist but a passionate advocate for those she serves. Her love for her work is deeply intertwined with her dedication to serving marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer Folx, trans/gnc/non-binary/2 spirit Folx, those exploring non-traditional relationships, and sex workers. Courtney's passion lies in her service to her community and has led her to transform her solo practice into a group practice of predominantly Queer, BIPOC and TGNC providers offering their therapeutic expertise as a beacon of understanding and guidance to the community. Her goal is not just to help but to champion the healing journey of her clients and the professional development of her employees. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she utilizes her rich educational background to work in tandem with breadth of knowledge that her lived experience provides. Academically speaking, she has a B.S. in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana (an HBCU), an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, and an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University and might finally be finishing her PhD studies in Human Sexuality this fall! Additionally she has trained with MAPS to provide MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy, CIIS to provide Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Polaris Insight Center to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. As these medicines are rescheduled by the FDA and available to the public, Doorways will offer psychedelic therapy in addition to the current Ketamine offering now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message

Curious about what happens during Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Wondering how it works and how it addresses mental health concerns?    Join me as I continue the conversation into the process of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, unraveling its intricacies and exploring its impact on mental well-being.   This podcast will help you: Learn what to expect during ketamine therapy  Understand what treatment looks like Identify common experiences during ketamine treatment

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On this week's episode of The DEEP Life Dan & Elise are once again joined by Kendall Schauerman for the conclusion of this discussion on Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and the beneficial use of plant medicines.If you missed Part 1 (EP113) you can find it here One of Kendall's specialties as a psychotherapist is the guiding and supporting of people through the integration of plant medicine experiences.  The timing of this episode could not have been more perfect as it was recorded one week after Dan & Elise took part in a psilocybin ceremony in Costa Rica. During this conversation, Dan & Elise shared parts of their journey and Kendall was generous enough to listen and often his professional guidance and expertise.As the use of Plant medicine is becoming more and more popular, it is important to keep in mind that these substances are extremely powerful and need to be approached with reverence and respect.  Even when consumed with the best of intentions, and an appropriate set and setting, many people return home after a plant medicine journey feeling lost, out of place or just struggling to integrate the lessons they have learned and the experience they had.  Having somebody like Kendall to help and support in that process can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of the medicine and how we carry it into our lives.Kendall Schauermann is a psychotherapist (LPCC) in Denver, CO. He studied Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Kendall specializes in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), psychedelic integration, supporting fathers with young children, and healthy masculinity. He often supports men who have been living in anxiety and depression, and who are ready to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Disclaimer: The use of ketamine and other psychedelics may be illegal in your local jurisdiction. This podcast is not therapeutic advice or a recommendation to use ketamine or any other substance outside of the guidance of a licensed professional.The Khalil Gibran quote from “The Prophrt” Kendall referenced in this episode can be seen here.On MarriageYou can connect w/ Kendall on his website.madregawellness.comEvocentrix Immune Reset & Recharge ProgramIf you are interested in working with Dr. Luke Tera (episode 81), he offers a free initial consultation to deeply explore your health issues and help you develop a plan to move forward and address your most pressing health concerns today. Deep Life listeners will receive an additional month of care, a $3000 value, absolutely free when you join our program using the Deep Life Podcast link below.Visit https://evocentrix.com/deeplife to find out more, and to book your free call.https://evocentrix.com/deeplifeRooted RhythmTuned In Course For Parenting Highly Sensitive ChildrenAccess the Tuned In Course: https://rooted-rhythm-parenting.teachable.com/a/aff_g4c9vwsc/external?affcode=1246514_ao2wnibrUse Code: DEEPLIFE to save $100You can find Dan & Elise at MomentumStrengthWellness.comOr throughIG @MomentumStrengthWellnessYouTube @MomentumStrengthWellnessFacebook @

On this week's episode of The DEEP Life Dan & Elise are joined by Kendall Schauermann for a fascinating discussion on Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and the beneficial use of plant medicines.Kendall is a psychotherapist (LPCC) in Denver, CO. He studied Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Kendall specializes in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), psychedelic integration, supporting fathers with young children, and healthy masculinity. He often supports men who have been living in anxiety and depression, and who are ready to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Disclaimer: The use of ketamine and other psychedelics may be illegal in your local jurisdiction. This podcast is not therapeutic advice or a recommendation to use ketamine or any other substance outside of the guidance of a licensed professional.Kendall's wife Sophie was featured on episode 76, Parenting Highly Sensitive Children, Listen HereYou can connect w/ Kendall through his websitehttps://www.madregawellness.com/Evocentrix Immune Reset & Recharge ProgramIf you are interested in working with Dr. Luke Tera (episode 81), he offers a free initial consultation to deeply explore your health issues and help you develop a plan to move forward and address your most pressing health concerns today. Deep Life listeners will receive an additional month of care, a $3000 value, absolutely free when you join our program using the Deep Life Podcast link below.Visit https://evocentrix.com/deeplife to find out more, and to book your free call.https://evocentrix.com/deeplifeRooted RhythmTuned In Course For Parenting Highly Sensitive ChildrenAccess the Tuned In Course: https://rooted-rhythm-parenting.teachable.com/a/aff_g4c9vwsc/external?affcode=1246514_ao2wnibrUse Code: DEEPLIFE to save $100You can find Dan & Elise at MomentumStrengthWellness.comOr throughIG @MomentumStrengthWellnessYouTube @MomentumStrengthWellnessFacebook @MomentumStrengthWellness

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostJustina Floyd, MA, NCC, LCMHC - guest expertWhat Is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)? When  ketamine is prescribed by a physician and taken at a low dose in conjunction with psychotherapy, it has been shown effective in the treatment of depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some types of anxiety and chronic pain.On this episode of "One Day You'll Thank Me," Tara welcomes back Justina Floyd from the Carolina Center in Charlotte, NC to educate us about this type of treatment. Tune In to Learn:What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?How is it effective in treating depression, PTSD, anxiety?What does a KAP treatment entail?How would someone know if this type of treatment is right for them?Justina Floyd is a Board Certified, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) that specializes in women and trauma. She broadly specializes in women and trauma. Justina offers treatment for complex issues such as PTSD, CPTSD, depression, anxiety, perinatal mental health, non-traditional relationships, and sexual health. She is MAPS and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy trained, as well as EMDR trained with advance training in perinatal trauma and early childhood trauma in adults.https://www.carolinascenter.com/justina-hinterbergerWebsite -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

Sydney Harris is a sexuality educator, artist, and writer. In early 2020, she founded the sex education website/social media page, Clitoriscious, where she has amassed an audience of almost 70K. Sydney also created the podcast, Clit Talking, where she connects with guests/experts to chat about sexuality, mental health, bodies, and lots more. Recently, she has started a new social media page/podcast named "Awe", where she creates informative posts and discussions involving the broader topics of mental health, spirituality, sexuality, and art. Sydney hopes to continue to educate the masses and explore topics that expand minds and hearts through the works of Clitoriscious and Awe. In this episode we talk about the clitoris (and why we love her!), spirituality and sex, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Bipolar Disorder. Tune in for a vulnerable chat!     The Live Event: https://adlive.eventbrite.com/   Ads: https://www.flure.com/   Sydney: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWI3sayrKix/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It is a shame free educational podcast made for your entertainment and informational desires only. The podcast, any opinions we share, and any resources including social media and emails from us are not therapy, medical care or professional advice and do not create a patient-client relationship. None of the information, opinions, suggestions, resources or exercises mentioned in this podcast should be used without clearance from your health care provider. All opinions, information and ideas expressed by the guests are solely their own. If you need emergency mental health or medical help, please call 911 or 988 or go to your nearest emergency center. We hope you enjoy the show. 

Dr. Michael Sapiro is a multifaceted professional working as a clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, writer, meditation teacher, and researcher who previously lived as a Buddhist monk. Known for his transformative coaching, Dr. Sapiro works with a wide range of clients including police officers, first responders and those experiencing PTSD. He received training at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). As a faculty member at the Esalen Institute and a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Michael studies and teaches about transformation, expanded human capabilities, and psychedelic therapy. Dr. Sapiro recently collaborated with Dr. Julia Mossbridge of The Institute for Love and Time, conducting a study on time travel, hope, and love. He is known for his work as an integrative psychologist at the Boise Ketamine Clinic, offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for veterans, first responders, and the community.    In today's episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Michael Sapiro to delve into the correlations between truth, unconditional love and authenticity. Michael shares the importance of living an authentic life, as opposed to a misaligned existence dictated by conforming to other people's truths. The pair discuss finding balance, establishing healthy boundaries and using play to live a happy and aligned life. Additionally, Dr. Sapiro shares the profound effects of psychotherapy with psychedelics, aiding individuals in navigating their subconscious while on medication. He discusses the differences in his work with civilians versus first responders and sheds light on the dynamics of chronic stress and its effect on day to day life. Finally, they explore the impacts of generational trauma and how to understand and distinguish one's own responses from those inherited through family systems.    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing    Show Notes: Look into Michael Sapiro's website Check out Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies here Look into the Esalen Institute Check out Noetic Sciences here Read about Julia Mosbridge here Check out the book It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn here   This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness.  The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org  

How is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy making new headlines in the therapeutic community? What does a typical session of KAP look like? Which clients are best suited or ill-advised to try this type of modality? In this podcast episode, Andrew Burdette speaks about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), MDMA, and MAPS with Kim Skelton. Podcast Sponsor: Therapy Notes As […] The post Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), MDMA, and MAPS with Kim Skelton | POP 928 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Colby sits down with NW Ketamine Clinic Operations Manager Austin Rogers and Clinical Director Cheri Thomas to provide an overview of the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy patient experience *For listeners in the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue area: Mention this podcast and receive 10% off an initial ketamine treatment series at NW Ketamine Clinic For more information go to: https://nwketamineclinics.com/

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT joins to discuss the possibilities of leveraging ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for accelerated growth. Dr. Brüss is a psychedelic therapist licensed in CA, NY and TX. He was a MAPS clinician and supervisor on the historic phase 3 MDMA for PTSD study, and is the director of psychedelic medicine advocacy for the TREAT California ballot initiative.  In this conversation, Dr. Brüss explains the intricacies of the internal family systems (IFS) model of therapy which he uses in conjunction with ketamine to help lead clients towards transformation and growth. Dr. Brüss explains how he helps clients work with their various “parts” both leading up to ketamine experiences and while they are under the influence of the dissociative, explaining how the ketamine experience helps to facilitate this work. He emphasizes the non-pathologizing, self-compassion focus of the IFS model and sees this as a natural fit for psychedelic-assisted work. In closing, Dr. Brüss shares details of the TREAT California ballot initiative, which has the potential to provide five billion USD in funding for research and affordable access to mental health treatments using psychedelic medicines.   In this episode: Different forms of ketamine-assisted therapy The importance of preparation for both psycholytic and psychedelic forms of ketamine therapy Why Dr. Brüss finds the combination of IFS and ketamine therapy so powerful Working with “parts” using IFS Stories of client healing and transformation following ketamine-assisted therapy with IFS The meaning of “protector parts” and “exile parts” in IFS and how to work with these The mechanisms of ketamine “softening protector parts” and facilitating self-love   Quotes: “[Internal family systems] is so synergistic with psychedelic-assisted work because it holds as part of one of its assumptions that we all naturally have this multiplicity of minds… And we also hold this capacity, this inner-knowing that we can open to and relate to and even bring a loving, compassionate embrace to all of our parts.”  [4:59] “This work is a training for people to get to know themselves, so we work with the biggest pieces, the things that have been holding them down or blocking them in some way—blocking their full expression—and after that, they are now trained to work with any number of parts.” [26:52] “One of the things that I wish I could have told my earlier, younger self is to really focus on these areas where if there's a part of myself that I can't love or care for or deeply respect, then that really needs my attention.” [33:52] “Even with the most seemingly scary parts, as we get to know them, we can learn from them.” [36:00]   Links: Dr. Brüss website, A Practice of Freedom TREAT California ballot initiative website  Dr. Brüss on Instagram Dr. Brüss on LinkedIn Your Symphony of Selves: Discover and Understand More of Who We Are by James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Episode 59: In recent years, there's been growing interest in the role that psychedelic drugs, including ketamine, can play in treating mental health conditions. In this episode, we discuss a new treatment approach called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) that is a promising treatment for patients with PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Joining me for this conversation is Spencer Wollan, who experienced “life changing benefits” from KAP, along with medical doctor, social worker, and ketamine prescriber Dr. Jesus Ramirez and psychotherapist Ellis McCauley.

Mollie Volinsky is the founder of Juniper Therapeutic Services, a private psychotherapy practice specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and trauma-informed talk therapy.   Learn more at https://junipertherapeuticservices.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @TheOptimalLifePodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 333 - Dr. Gillian O'Shea-Brown :: Healing Trauma through Intensive Therapy Experiences Ep. 259 - Emily Sanders :: Emotional Maturity and Healthy Home Environments  

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Michelle Weiner joins to discuss the research on ketamine assisted psychotherapy for chronic pain conditions. Dr. Weiner is Double board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Director of Integrative Pain Management at Spine and Wellness Centers of America. She uses a unique personalized approach to treat the root cause of one's pain using a biopsychosocial model including lifestyle and plant medicine to empower her patients to cultivate health, optimize quality of life and decrease pharmaceuticals. In this conversation, Dr. Weiner discusses her recent research into ketamine therapy for chronic pain and comorbid depression, which compared psychedelic and psycholytic doses of the dissociative. She emphasizes the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to pain treatment and sees the psychotherapy aspect of the ketamine treatments as crucial to their efficacy, as this approach allows doctors to have a better understanding of the complex etiology of the patients pain beyond just what shows up on imaging and empowers patients to actively take ownership of their pain management. While the results from Dr. Weiner's study were very encouraging, she mentions that ketamine therapies typically require maintenance and that more longitudinal research is needed to further understand how durable these changes are.    In this episode: The issue of central sensitization in chronic pain The difference between psychedelic and psycholytic doses  What led Dr. Weiner to study chronic pain and comorbid depression Neuropathic, nociceptive, and nociplastic forms of pain The influence of trauma and stress on chronic pain The intersection of pain and identity Dr. Weiner's biopsychosocial approach to pain treatment The differences between cannabis and ketamine as pain treatment medications   Quotes: “A lot of [patients'] pain is really similar to fear—fear in the brain—and… if we're not able to understand where this fear is coming from we're not able to extinguish their pain. So I really changed the way I practice and use ketamine because I started to think more about how the psychiatrists are using it, in terms of preparation and integration.” [6:59] “What I've seen is that ketamine does require maintenance in the sense that even if we do six sessions, a lot of patients do need to come back after a few weeks or a few months for maintenance treatment with ketamine as well as therapy.” [20:09] “Pain doctors [should try to] be a little bit more aware of the set, setting, and preparation and integration so that we don't need to use benzos and [patients] can actually have this dissociative experience to allow them to have hope or get out of that fight or flight.” [33:04]   Links: Dr. Weiner's study: Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy treatment of chronic pain and comorbid depression: a pilot study of two approaches Dr. Weiner's website Dr. Weiner on Instagram PMA webinar with Dr. Weiner: Treating Pain and Functional Neurologic Disorders with Psychedelics Spine and Wellness Centers of America  Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Alex Jabr is a Paramedic, EMS Coordinator and the woman behind Emergency Resilience. In this second conversation we discuss the impact of loss of life during the pandemic, her PhD on Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in the Fire Service, Ketamine myths, the successes Ketamine has had in PTSD, her own experience with this therapy and so much more.