The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
Ketamine Assisted Therapy Part III
Jul 8, 2024
Kyle Greenway, who developed the Montreal Model for ketamine and psychotherapy, discusses setting personalized therapeutic goals, exploring thought diffusion, the relationship between values and behavior in therapy, setting goals for ketamine treatment, and the therapeutic power of music in therapy.
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- Ketamine-assisted therapy emphasizes detachment from negative thoughts and promoting behavioral changes to manage depression effectively.
- Somatic processing techniques teach patients to observe bodily sensations without attaching narratives, facilitating emotional distress management.
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Challenges in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine-assisted therapy faces challenges in determining the effectiveness of mystical experiences in treating frequent system depression. Unlike terminal cancer cases, where mystical experiences can be therapeutic, the impact on depression recovery is less clear. The therapy focuses on teaching patients to acknowledge their emotions, diffuse thoughts, and modify their behavior, emphasizing the importance of not identifying with negative thoughts.
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