Articles and therapies on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): what happens in the body and mind after a traumatic experience, and which approaches help to process it. You will find information on PTSD treatment and on somatic techniques such as TRE®.
We also include research on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other substances for PTSD. Trauma work always takes place in a safe setting, with trained professionals and respecting each person’s window of tolerance.
Care for post-traumatic stress disorder in Barcelona through psychedelic-assisted therapy and psychotherapeutic support, for people living with the after-effects of trauma.
Fear is a fundamental emotion that protects us, but when it becomes chronic it can lead to disorders such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Conventional treatments often show limited efficacy, prompting new approaches like MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Research promoted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and led by figures such as Rick Doblin suggests that MDMA can reduce fear responses, enhance emotional processing, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance. These effects may allow patients to revisit traumatic memories with less avoidance, fostering recovery and improved quality of life.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves intrusive memories, hyperarousal, dissociation, avoidance, and high comorbidity with depression, anxiety, and substance use. Standard treatments combine psychotherapy and antidepressants, yet remission rates remain low. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is emerging as a promising adjunct, targeting glutamatergic dysfunction, enhancing neural connectivity, and enabling therapeutic processing of traumatic memories from altered states of consciousness. Clinical studies show rapid symptom reduction after ketamine infusions, though effects may be transient and protocols require optimization. Careful screening is essential, as recent trauma may represent a contraindication.