The Role of IFS before and after Ketamine Assisted Treatment - with Robert Grant

Dr. Robert Grant, an expert in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and IFS therapy, explores the integration of ketamine with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to treat conditions like depression and suicidality. He details his journey from HIV research to psychotherapy, driven by the realization that technology alone couldn't solve the epidemic's underlying issues of human connection and trauma. Dr. Grant describes how ketamine, by allowing protectors to rest, enhances the IFS process, facilitating access to exiles and promoting self-compassion. He emphasizes the importance of thorough consent, ensuring all parts of a person's system agree to the treatment, and highlights IFS's role in providing durable healing by retrieving and unburdening exiles.