Preparation
The intentional work done before a ketamine session.
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Preparation includes clinical screening, intention setting, education about what to expect, dietary and medication guidance, and emotional grounding practices.
Related terms
- Set and setting — Internal state and external environment surrounding a session.
- Integration — The work of translating session experiences into ongoing change.
Definitions are educational and general. They are not medical advice.
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