Reflection
Quiet, unhurried reflection helps surface material that would otherwise fade.
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Why reflection matters
After a ketamine session, the mind often holds material that is fragile and easily overwritten by ordinary activity. Slowing down protects the signal long enough to notice it.
How to practice
Set aside short, regular windows in the hours and days after a session. Phones away. No agenda beyond noticing what is present - feelings, images, recurring themes.
What to do with what arises
You do not need to interpret everything. Acknowledge it, write a few lines, and bring meaningful threads to your clinician or integration coach.
Practices to try
- 10 minutes of silence per day, eyes closed
- Short walks without headphones
- A weekly reflection block of 30-45 minutes
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