Integral Psychedelic Therapy the Non Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing
2023
Danielle M. Herrera
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For centuries, colonialist powers, like the U.S.A., have been using drug policy as a tactic of oppression. In this chapter, Danielle M. Herrera responds directly to the damage wrought by the ongoing impact of colonization and the structural oppression embedded in many psychotherapy models. Weaving together a dialogue between post-colonial studies, liberation psychology, and psychedelic-assisted...
Integral Psychedelic Therapy the Non Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing
2023
Richard Louis Miller
To make psychedelic therapy accessible, equitable, and culturally informed, practitioners need to be well grounded in the historical conditions that surround and inform our conscious and unconscious relationships to psychedelic medicines and the mental health system in general. The history and underlying intent of the War on Drugs are essential context for anyone interested in psychedelic...
Integral Psychedelic Therapy the Non Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing
2023
One of the most complex and important conversations about ethics in psychedelic-assisted therapy centers on the process of client consent. In this chapter, Emma Knighton draws together the elaborate and well-established guidelines around consent developed within queer and kink communities and applies them to psychedelic therapy. She provides a model for working with power dynamics, establishing...
Integral Psychedelic Therapy the Non Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing
2023
In this chapter, Eric Sienknecht offers the reader an in-depth exploration of music in psychedelic therapy. His chapter points to music as an essential component of psychedelic therapy that can potentiate transformative therapeutic outcomes. Sienknecht offers practical guidance for helping clients “listen into music,” which can provide significant support for accessing NOSC and peak...
Integral Psychedelic Therapy the Non Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing
2023
In this chapter, Jessica Katzman and Harvey Schwartz provide a history and overview of psychedelic integration, including the immense value of intentional practices, as well as the most common obstacles to successful outcomes. This chapter provides essential frameworks for addressing the challenges and expanding the opportunities for healing and spiritual development through the careful...
Integral Psychedelic Therapy the Non Ordinary Art of Psychospiritual Healing
2023
In this chapter, Shanna Butler and Camara Rajabari offer recommendations for cultivating client-centered, culturally sensitive ritual in psychedelic-assisted therapy. The authors thoughtfully describe the impact of colonization, white supremacy, and cultural appropriation on psychedelic-assisted therapy. Speaking from within their own experiences of ritual as a practice of social justice, they...