by Tim Read
First published 2021
This comprehensive guide explores contemporary developments in psychedelic therapy through contributions from veteran practitioners and emerging researchers. The book investigates therapeutic applications of expanded consciousness states, covering underground treatment methods and harm reduction strategies. Contributors detail practical approaches to healing both personal and generational trauma using various substances and techniques. The text examines cannabis applications in therapeutic settings, spiritual work with LSD, Iboga microdosing protocols, psilocybin treatments for depression, and MDMA therapy for PTSD patients. Authors address difficult experiences and spiritual crises while emphasizing the critical role of therapeutic relationships. The book explores integration processes through Holotropic Breathwork perspectives and attachment repair work using altered states. Final chapters discuss professional ethics, career development paths, and educational frameworks for training future psychedelic therapists. The work provides practical insights into setting, environment, and substance selection considerations for therapeutic applications.
Genres: psychology, medical, health, alternative-medicine
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction
434 pages · Kindle Edition · Park Street Press
Content warnings: addiction, drug-use