Therapeutic (Sub)stance: Current practice and therapeutic conduct in preparatory sessions in substance-assisted psychotherapy—A systematized review
Journal of Psychopharmacology October 20, 2022 Sascha B Thal, Michelle Wieberneit, Jason M Sharbanee et al. 23 citations
A systematized review of 83 sources found consensus that adequate preparation before substance-assisted psychotherapy (SAPT) sessions is important for safety and therapeutic effect. Preparatory practices include screening participants, optimizing set and setting, and preparing therapists with appropriate competencies and roles. However, the extent and specific approaches vary across models, and more rigorous qualitative and quantitative research is needed to determine optimal preparation techniques.