Psychedelic Integration is a relatively new stream in psychedelic education. The idea that profound mystical experiences need to be processed in order to enhance and prolong their benefits has been acknowledged and practiced in ancient medicine cultures. In Western culture - a newbie to entheogens, consciousness and spiritual studies - integration is only recently recognized to be a crucial part of the psychedelic experience. Resources about integration are relatively limited as we are plowing our way through a new age of psychedelic exploration through a lens of psychological, spiritual & physical healing and transformation alongside the fundamentals of harm reduction and safety. The practice of integration aims to amplify and satisfy these paradigms, as are the information and tools provided here.
My integration philosophy is drawn from scientific research and publications, my academic studies, professional training, work with clients and personal experience. This content does not encourage or condone illicit substance use or illegal activities, nor is it meant to provide medical advice; use this information with discretion and utilize the knowledge that feels right for you and your journey.
The conscious part of the mind that gives one a personal sense of identity is called the Ego. It is an archetype that is mentally represented as the sum of the person you think you are through a collection of other identities and stories such as age, gender, occupation, preferences, etc.. The Ego itself is very fragile and easily threatened. It functions to keep you safe by steadfastly holding onto what is familiar and comfortable.
Read MoreMicrodosing psychedelics is a practice introduced to Western culture by silicon valley tech entrepreneurs touting its ability to boost their creativity and productivity in highly competitive work environments. In this article we will discuss microdosing in popular practice, the diverse ways it can be helpful as part of a mindful integration practice tool as well as some considerations when approaching microdosing.
Read MoreThe insights gained in psychedelic states invite us to examine our relationships to anything and become aware of aspects that we were not aware of before - or refused to be aware of by ways of denial and repression. In the latter case, this new awareness to truth as it is without sugarcoating can be sobering and difficult to digest. This can be especially challenging when it comes to people like close friends, family members and romantic partners that we feel strongly about.
Read MoreOur body is host to our soul, or our psyche. Psychedelics heighten the mind-body connection through permeating the unconscious and raising it to consciousness, bringing awareness to various psychological and physical mechanisms that we were previously unaware of. On a daily basis the unconscious orchestrates our personality, directs our actions and creates our reality. In psychedelic integration, as we become aware of psychological, physical and spiritual imbalances, we have an opportunity to form a healthy, conscious relationship with our body. This article will show you how:
Read MoreFor psychedelic therapy and integration, a set time frame of 6 months is ideal and feasible. In this time, one starts by setting long-term goals (where do I want to be in 6 months?), have time to prepare for experiential sessions and process psychedelic material after the sessions. Additionally there is ample time to adopt new habits and induce real change in their lives. Here is my model:
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