Overthinking associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms can feel like your mind will never switch off. Thoughts keep circling, scenarios pile up, and even small decisions take a lot of energy. Many people seek…
PTSD and MDMA therapy: why the session experience often makes the difference
With PTSD, recovery is often not just about “understanding what happened,” but also about being able to feel, tolerate, and give meaning again to what was once too overwhelming. In the…
Why psychedelic therapy and antidepressants are difficult to compare fairly
Reports with headlines such as “psychedelic therapy is no more effective than antidepressants” understandably attract a lot of attention. They touch upon an important question: if both approaches show, on average, about the same amount of improvement in research,…
Healing loneliness and trauma with MDMA therapy: safe and prepared
Loneliness and trauma: why it can feel so deep. Long-standing loneliness, especially when it can be traced back to childhood experiences, often does not feel like “just a…
MDMA sessions with a tripsitter: experiences and reviews per facilitator
Anyone looking for information about a guided MDMA session will quickly turn to anecdotal evidence. Reviews can offer a sense of recognition, but they are also colored by personal context, expectations, and the setting in which…
Ketamine and therapy: what can be done without a prescription and what cannot in the Netherlands?
In recent years, ketamine has increasingly become a topic of discussion within the context of therapy and mental health. At the same time, there is much confusion about what is and isn't allowed in the Netherlands…
Trauma therapy with legal LSD analogues: safe and supervised in the Netherlands
Interest in psychedelics for personal development and trauma processing is growing. At the same time, there is much uncertainty: what is and isn't possible in the Netherlands, what does “legal” mean, and how does coaching relate to…
What a therapist needs to know about psilocybin: dosage, metabolism, and safety
Psilocybin is the best-known active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”, but in the body, it is primarily the metabolite psilocin that is active. For a therapist interested in psychedelic-assisted therapy, basic knowledge regarding dose, conversion… is essential.
Pixar films as preparation for psychedelic therapy for trauma
At first glance, Pixar films seem primarily intended for relaxation. Yet many people recognize themes in them that are surprisingly close to what can come into play in (psychedelic) therapy regarding trauma: safety…
Psychedelic therapy in Amsterdam: on-site options and guidance
Psychedelic therapy and coaching are increasingly mentioned as possible support for personal development, stuck patterns, or processing difficult experiences. At the same time, it raises practical questions, especially in a city…
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