This chapter explores the intersection of psychedelic and queer art therapies within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities. The author's experiences as a practitioner, researcher, and community member contextualize this interdisciplinary approach to queer worldmaking with clients. It outlines a practice lineage for this emerging framework, blending...
Renewal of research into psychedelics indicates their ability to provide relief from challenging conditions like trauma, treatment resistant depression, addictions, and end-of-life distress. Psychedelics appear to promote neuroplasticity, stimulate creativity, dampen fear responses, circumvent psychological defenses, soften rigid beliefs, and foster profound feelings of unity. The non-verbal,...