For anyone who wants to understand the psychoanalytic approach to psychedelics, this is the article to read. I would emphasize John's discussion of the requirement of really getting to know your patient prior to engaging in the medicine experience. We as analysts have a jump start on this already. Now though, I do ketamine treatments adjunctively for other analytic (and some non analytic) practitioners who really know their patients and make it easier for me to get to know them. The work has been really valuable to all parties, but most importantly to the patient.
And knowing them so well, creates the required safety. Thank you John! Charis
For anyone who wants to understand the psychoanalytic approach to psychedelics, this is the article to read. I would emphasize John's discussion of the requirement of really getting to know your patient prior to engaging in the medicine experience. We as analysts have a jump start on this already. Now though, I do ketamine treatments adjunctively for other analytic (and some non analytic) practitioners who really know their patients and make it easier for me to get to know them. The work has been really valuable to all parties, but most importantly to the patient.
And knowing them so well, creates the required safety. Thank you John! Charis
Thank you Charis! This means a lot coming from you. So glad the point about the necessary personal element of this work came through.