Anyone delving into psychedelic or MDMA-informed guidance quickly encounters a tension: is a guide primarily “scientific” and protocol-oriented, or rather “spiritual” and meaning-oriented? In practice, this dichotomy proves…
Second psilocybin therapy for metastatic cancer: safe and feasible
Second psilocybin therapy for metastatic cancer: what has been investigated? In recent years, an increasing number of studies have been appearing regarding psychedelic therapy for psychological and existential complaints surrounding serious illness. A recent publication focuses…
Psychedelics temporarily rewire brain networks: what fMRI shows
In recent years, there has been a lot of attention paid to what psychedelics “do to the brain”. In popular explanations, a simplistic image often emerges: as if psychedelics primarily target one network, such as the default mode…
Safe psychedelic therapy with Sascha de Waal: preparation and integration
Interest in psychedelic therapy is growing. At the same time, it is a subject surrounded by much conceptual confusion and divergent expectations. What is “safe” in this context, what can and cannot be prepared for…
MDMA therapy around Breda: legal options, truffles and harm reduction
MDMA therapy around Breda: why demand is increasing In and around Breda, interest in guided sessions with psychoactive substances is growing, often driven by a desire to better… trauma, persistent stress, or stuck patterns…
Processing trauma in group retreats with psilocybin and integration programs
More and more people are seeking ways to process trauma with support that goes beyond just talking. In that search, psychedelic group retreats involving psilocybin are also coming into the picture, often in combination…
Psychedelics and the BDNF-TrkB pathway: new insights into neuroplasticity
In scientific research, psychedelics have long been linked to changes in mood, behavior, and experience. In recent years, the focus has increasingly shifted from just “serotonin and 5-HT2A” to…
Psychedelic therapy explained: forms, dosages, and guidance
Psychedelic therapy is a broad umbrella term that is appearing increasingly often in the Netherlands. At the same time, this popularity also causes confusion. Sometimes it is used as a synonym for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, sometimes for coaching with…
Availability and daily schedule for MDMA therapy: how to book safely
An MDMA session requires more than just “scheduling a day off”. Anyone considering MDMA therapy or an MDMA session in a supervised setting will soon realize that availability, preparation, and safety are interconnected….
From preparation to integration: this is how psychedelic therapy for trauma works
Psychedelic therapy is often mentioned in the same breath as a “session”. In practice, that session is only one part of a broader process. Especially when it comes to trauma, context is…
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