Ketamine Therapy: Creating the Optimal Environment

Critical to maximizing the beneficial effects of ketamine therapy is having an open yet intentional mindset. The therapeutic environment must ensure both your physical and emotional safety while you are supported throughout your ketamine treatment, beginning with your preparation and continuing through your session and integration process. The appropriate set, setting, and support create a synergistic effect that enhances the therapeutic benefits of ketamine therapy. This synergy can aid in the processing of vulnerable feelings that may have been locked away for many years, often manifesting in maladaptive patterns. It is through this 'emergence' that healing trauma can occur, surrounded by compassion and support.

Catskill Healing Journeys (CHJ) has gone to great lengths to ensure an environment conducive to ketamine therapy. From the outstanding and well-trained staff to the treatment and integration rooms, you are provided with the best possible setting for your healing journey.

At CHJ the physical location of the office is leveraged to benefit patients undergoing ketamine therapy. With 50 surrounding acres, there is access to many nature trails that meander along ponds, pastures, streams, and waterfalls. Patients are encouraged to take time to further integrate their experience by spending time in nature. There is also a labyrinth that can be used as a walking meditation.