
Couples therapy has evolved to include innovative approaches. One of the most promising is ketamine-assisted therapy
KAP for couples
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for couples, integrates the standards of practice for couples therapy encompassing the theories and approaches from research-based interventions such as the Gottman Method, combined with the powerful effects of Ketamine Medication. Ketamine-assisted Therapy allows for increased neuroplasticity in the brain which helps with learning new skills, changing unproductive thought patterns, and taking new perspectives. Ketamine has been found to produce anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects. By combining KAP with Couples therapy we harness the powerful tools of each modality to better help you understand one another, break free from negative cycles of conflict and deepen your connection to one another
How does KAP for couples work to increase connection, and interrupt negative cycles?
KAP works to interrupt the negative cycle of communication and relationship dynamics because of its neuroplasticity-promoting properties. Ketamine works on NMDA receptors which are responsible for neuroplasticity. This is how your brain develops and learns new skills and abilities. Ketamine’s promotion of neuroplasticity may allow you to learn new ways of thinking and relating to your partner to interrupt toxic communication habits and relationship dynamics. When paired with integration therapy sessions you can access the couples therapy tools on a deeper level and your brain is primed to be able to take in new information and see your relationship and partner in a more adaptive way.
Ketamine-assisted couples therapy offers a groundbreaking approach to resolving relationship issues by combining the therapeutic effects of ketamine with traditional talk therapy. Early evidence suggests significant benefits in relationship satisfaction and emotional bonding. As more couples experience these positive outcomes, ketamine-assisted therapy is set to become a transformative tool in relationship counseling.
If you are interested in learning more about ketamine-assisted couples therapy at Mettawell Therapy, please reach out to schedule a consultation.
*Picture from Front. Psychiatry, 12 August 2024, Sec. Psychological Therapy and Psychosomatics
Volume 15 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1376646
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How Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy Heals Relationships