De belangstelling voor psychedelica in persoonlijke ontwikkeling en traumaverwerking groeit. Tegelijk is er veel onduidelijkheid: wat is er in Nederland wel en niet mogelijk, wat betekent “legaal”, en hoe verhoudt coaching met…
Pixar films as preparation for psychedelic therapy for trauma
Pixar-films lijken op het eerste gezicht vooral bedoeld voor ontspanning. Toch herkennen veel mensen er thema’s in die verrassend dicht liggen bij wat er in (psychedelische) therapie rond trauma kan spelen: veiligheid…
What happens during MDMA therapy? Brain, emotions, and guidance explained
MDMA therapy often raises two types of questions: what does MDMA do to your brain, and what actually happens in the room during a session? The short answer is that there are usually three…
MDMA therapy explained: why it can lead to breakthroughs in trauma
MDMA therapy has received a great deal of attention in recent years, particularly in the context of trauma. In stories and in (increasing) scientific research, people sometimes describe a remarkable combination of clarity, emotional accessibility, and safety….
MDMA therapy for PTSD: what does research say and what is legal in the Netherlands?
The question of whether MDMA can help with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) often stems from hope, but also from frustration with existing treatment options. In recent years, there has been increasing scientific research…
MDMA therapy later in life: finding peace with trauma and insomnia
Introduction: Insomnia, Restlessness, and Trauma in Later Life Chronic insomnia and persistent anxiety can weigh particularly heavily in later life. Not only because the body may feel less resilient, but also because…
MDMA session in nature: why guidance and integration matter
Introduction: an MDMA session in nature is more than just a beautiful setting. An MDMA session in nature sounds appealing to many people. Being outdoors, peace, space, greenery, water, and fewer stimuli can…
Psilocybin and trauma: who is a guided session suitable for?
Introduction: psilocybin, trauma, and the question of suitability. Interest in psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic truffles, among other things, is growing. Part of that interest stems from scientific research, another…
The phases of a psilocybin ceremony and what they mean in therapy
Introduction A psilocybin ceremony is often described by participants as a process that unfolds in distinct phases. Not because every session is the same, but because recurring patterns appear in many experience reports….

