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What Ketamine Feels Like
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Emery Rodriguez Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Emery Rodriguez

What Ketamine Feels Like

Curious about ketamine therapy but unsure what to expect? What Ketamine Feels Like: A Grounded Guide from a Psychiatric NP explores the sensations, emotions, and insights that can arise in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). From feelings of lightness and dreamlike imagery to moments of emotional release, this guide demystifies the experience — showing how ketamine can gently shift perspective, create space for healing, and open the door to meaningful change.

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Pride and the Path to Healing
2SLGBTQ+ Pride Emery Rodriguez 2SLGBTQ+ Pride Emery Rodriguez

Pride and the Path to Healing

Pride can bring both joy and pain—and if you’ve ever felt out of sync with the celebrations, you’re not alone. At Selva Wellness Collective, we recognize that for many queer and trans people, especially those with intersecting marginalized identities, Pride can stir up complex emotions rooted in trauma and survival. This piece explores the deeper truths behind queer trauma and invites you into a vision of healing that centers your wholeness, your story, and your right to be fully seen.

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