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The Couples Therapist Couch

221: EFT and Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy with Kathryn Rheem

Sep 3, 2024
Kathryn Rheem, Director of The Washington Baltimore Center for EFT and Co-Founder of The EFT Cafe, delves into the transformative approach of Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy. She discusses how this innovative method fosters emotional openness and vulnerability in relationships. Kathryn emphasizes the potential of ketamine to enhance emotionally focused therapy, tackle treatment-resistant conditions, and strengthen emotional bonds. She also highlights the importance of safe therapeutic environments and collaborative practices between therapists and medical professionals.
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  • Ketamine serves as a therapeutic tool to reduce defenses, enabling couples to access deeper emotions and enhance vulnerability.
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) provides a structured approach that integrates well with ketamine, improving emotional expression in couples.

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Ketamine as a Therapeutic Tool

Ketamine serves as a therapeutic disruptor, aiding individuals who have struggled to express their emotions in traditional therapy settings. This substance helps clients break down the psychological defenses that often inhibit vulnerability and emotional sharing within relationships. By temporarily lowering these defenses, ketamine allows individuals to access deeper feelings, which fosters an environment of safety and love in couples therapy. The facilitator's role is vital, as they guide clients through this emotional journey, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and connection in healing processes.

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