Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Therapy
No doubt there is a psychedelic renaissance upon us. From a harm reduction standpoint, I recognize people are seeking healing and using psychedelics within the medical/clinical community, ceremonial use, and/or recreational context.
While psychedelics are powerful healers, it is not recommended to do this work alone. Moreover, not everyone is an appropriate candidate for psychedelic medicines and not all people who claim to be sacred ceremonial space holders are trauma informed.
Although, increasing clinical research and ancient Indigenous wisdom demonstrates significant results in the use of psychedelic substances for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, addictions, expanded consciousness, and other mental health conditions, being prepared to navigate altered states of consciousness and greeting yourself there requires skill and grace.
Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Therapy
Focuses on providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to prepare, process, and integrate their psychedelic experiences into daily life; including the positive and challenging experiences associated with journeying.
Preparation tends to include exploring hopes, intentions, dieta, readiness, candidacy, set and setting, traditional teachings, navigating a journey and beyond.
This type of exploration is rooted in understanding, overcoming, and ultimately loving and offering compassion of all parts of self. Integration supports with making meaning of our psychedelic experiences in mind/body.
Often, other forms of therapy are integrated into treatment to support the work. Mindfulness, Attachment, Ego-State/Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Somatic Focused therapies are offered as alleys.
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Disclaimer: Please note that I do not act as a psychedelic guide or serve medicines in a clinical setting. Instead, I offer pre and post psychedelic experience support.
Psychedelic Integration Therapy assumes a harm-reduction approach to psychedelics. I do not promote or condone their use and recognize the physiological and psychological risks in doing so. I am not a medical doctor and do not run a medical clinic or clinical trials. I do not offer psychedelics or make referrals to places that do provide psychedelic treatment. Always talk to your medical provider and circle of care team.
This webpage is not considered medical advice.
