Michelle Brewer

Ritual in Psychedelic Therapy: A Principle-Based Framework

Human Arenas April 25, 2026 Shannon Dames, Grace Scharf, Vivian W. L. Tsang et al.

Ritual is a cultural-psychological technology that facilitates transitions by establishing safety, trust, and shared meaning. In psychedelic therapy, ritual remains underdeveloped despite the heightened vulnerability and suggestibility inherent in non-ordinary states. Without clear frameworks, ritual applications can become prescriptive or ethically problematic—particularly when elements are...