Why Integrate Top-Down and Bottom-Up Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are complex psychological conditions that greatly impact a person’s quality of life. While top-down therapy (such as talk therapy) and bottom-up therapy (such as somatic experiencing) have been widely used to address these conditions separately, a dual approach that integrates these two methods of therapy have better outcomes. This approach acknowledges that trauma affects both the mind and body, and address both aspects simultaneously. The benefits of combining top-down and bottom-up therapy for trauma and PTSD can lead to long-term healing and recovery.
What Is Psychedelic Integration?
After a psychedelic experience, individuals may encounter new perspectives, insights, and emotions that can be transformative but may also require careful processing and integration. Integration typically occurs in the post-session period and may extend for days, weeks, or even months after the experience.
What Happens During A Ketamine Session?
Oral ketamine, also known as ketamine lozenges or trochees, is an alternative method of therapy. Here is a general outline of what an oral ketamine session looks like:
What Is Complex PTSD?
Are There Effective Treatments for Complex PTSD?
The Connection Between Childhood Neglect/Abuse And Adult Feelings Of Loneliness
Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence, love, and nurturing. Sadly, for some people, it is a period marked by painful memories of neglect and abuse. Human children are so vulnerable and have a lot of needs. The need for the most fundamental element in a child’s life, which is love, is often not met.
Why Symptoms Worsen After Psychedelic Therapy
From the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic perspective on the reasons why symptoms can worsen with psychedelic use. According to IFS, our minds are made up of different parts, each with its own thoughts, emotions, and desires. We have protectors, who shield us from pain and vulnerability, managers, who strive to keep things under control, and exiles, who hold the emotions or memories we find too overwhelming to deal with.
Psychedelics and Spirituality
Psychedelic and Spirituality: Exploring the Intersection of Psychedelic Experiences, Spirituality, and Personal Growth.
