Expanding the Map, Drawing New Territories
May 5, 2026 DOI: 10.4324/9781003567578-23 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Keywords | Queer Cognitive reframing Creativity Harm Ethnography Intersection aeronautics Transgender Agency philosophy Aesthetics Epistemology Silence Engineering ethics Identity music Ethical issues |
| Key points | Argues that integrating psychedelic and queer art therapies enables LGBTQIA+ clients to embody queer worldmaking, affirm identities, and reframe outdated narratives through creativity and non-ordinary states. |
Abstract
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 lived experiences with literature examining the use of psychedelics for and against LGBTQIA+ individuals. The chapter highlights recent efforts to create supportive queer spaces in psychedelic research, alongside theoretical and practical analyses of how art and psychedelic therapies can enhance support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The author demonstrates how creativity and non-ordinary states enable clients to embody queer worldmaking, with clinical insights illustrating how art therapy can affirm identities and reframe outdated narratives, all while emphasizing ethical considerations and harm reduction.