Psychedelic-Assisted Group Therapy
Christopher S. Stauffer, Brian T Anderson
Routledge eBooks May 9, 2023 DOI: 10.4324/9781003167976-13 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Presents a model for psychedelic-assisted group therapy covering preparation, medicine sessions, and integration, based on the authors' facilitation experience and a summary of existing research. The authors propose that group therapy in this format can support individual and societal transformation through communal healing. |
Abstract
In this chapter, Chris Stauffer and Brian T. Anderson provide key insights and frameworks derived from their experience facilitating psychedelic-assisted group therapy. Stauffer and Anderson summarize the existing research on this modality and describe the model they have used for preparation, medicine sessions, and integration in a group format. Stauffer and Anderson bring the chapter to a close with a vision for psychedelic-assisted group therapy as a method for ushering in individual and societal transformation through communal healing.