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Understanding Anxiety and Tools for Managing It
Anxiety can negatively affect our quality of life, strain relationships, and make it difficult to cope with daily stress. The good news is that there are many effective ways to work with anxiety, helping to regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of calm and balance.
Could ketamine therapy help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD?
Ketamine therapy offers a promising new treatment option for veterans struggling with Treatment Resistant Depression and PTSD when conventional antidepressants haven’t worked.
Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome: Considerations for Discontinuing Your Medication
Deciding to stop antidepressants is a deeply personal choice, influenced by factors such as current mood, past experiences with depression, and the support systems available. It's important to collaborate with your provider, weighing the pros and cons of discontinuation.
A Flourishing Journey: Beyond Medication at New York Integrative Psychiatry
While medication can be a valuable tool in mental health treatment, it's not the only path to well-being. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we believe in exploring all avenues for healing, offering a comprehensive approach that goes beyond medication management. Let's delve into the diverse options we provide.
Healing the Echoes of the Past: How Ketamine Integration Supports Recovery from Childhood Trauma
A recent study finds promise in a new approach to tackling the often-debilitating grip of childhood trauma: ketamine-assisted therapy, coupled with expert integration support. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we're committed to exploring these innovative avenues to empower individuals to break free from the limitations of the past and embrace a brighter future.
Understanding Your Nervous System and the Importance of a Trauma-Informed Treatment Team
At our practice, we are deeply committed to being trauma-informed in every aspect of our care. We utilize a wide range of approach treatments such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in order to offer a holistic healing approach that addresses the root causes of trauma.
Self-Compassion: an Entry Point to Healing and Personal Growth
Self-compassion means turning inward and treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you'd offer a friend in difficult times. It involves being supportive when you're facing challenges, feeling inadequate, or making mistakes.
What is a Therapeutic Alliance and Why is it So Important When Choosing a Therapist?
When seeking therapy, the therapeutic alliance between you and your therapist is a crucial element for effective treatment. This relationship, built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, forms the foundation for a therapeutic process to unfold.
Safety Considerations for the Therapeutic Use of Ketamine
Subanesthetic ketamine is a remarkably safe medication that has been used as an anesthetic for over 40 years. Most side effects are transient and mild. Some individuals may experience side effects such as...
How Intention Setting and Reflection Prompts Help You Prepare and Integrate Your Ketamine Experience
Setting an intention for your upcoming journey fosters self-discovery, invites exploration of what is important to you and creates a space to reflect on how you hope to benefit from treatment. It is a process supported by your therapist and one that evolves as you get to know yourself in new ways.
Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics and Our Approach Working with Ketamine in a Therapeutic Setting
The word "psychedelics" comes from the combination of two Greek words: psyche, meaning "mind" or "soul," and delos, meaning "revealing" or "manifesting." Together, they translate to "mind manifest" or "soul revealing." For me, this captures the essence of what psychedelics offer—an opportunity to bring unconscious thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs to the surface.
A Holistic Approach to Healing Trauma and Cultivating Mental Well-Being
Recovering from trauma involves healing both the body and the mind. As I navigate this journey alongside you, I believe it's essential to explore a range of therapeutic techniques, including somatic approaches that address the physiological imbalances trauma can cause.
The Importance of Set, Setting, and Support During Ketamine Treatment
When the ketamine experience is combined with an intentional approach that incorporates the concepts of “set, setting, and support”, a deeper therapeutic process is able to unfold and results are often more durable.