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…
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…
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…
Healing together: duo therapy with psilocybin in a safe setting
Psilocybin duo therapy is receiving increasing attention: two people consciously embarking on a psychedelic experience together, each with their own inner process, but with the support and closeness of a trusted person….
Safety in Therapy: First Aid and Emergency BDD for Tripsitters at MDMA Sessions
When it comes to therapy involving altered states of consciousness, such as during an MDMA session, many people focus primarily on the content: trust, a safe setting, emotional support, and proper preparation. That is justified. At the same time, there is…
Hippieflip explained: MDMA with psilocybin, effects and timing
The term hippie flip refers to combining MDMA with psilocybin (usually magic mushrooms or truffles). In conversations about psychedelics, the hippie flip often pops up as a way to the “warmth” and emotional…
Guidance in psychedelic therapy: why facilitator training matters
In discussions about psychedelic therapy, the focus is often on the substance itself: psilocybin, MDMA, or another substance that can alter consciousness and emotions. Yet, both scientific research and practical experience increasingly show…
How much psilocybin is in 1 gram of microdose truffle?
How much psilocybin is in a 1 gram truffle microdose? The question of how much psilocybin is in 1 gram of fresh truffles often arises among people considering microdosing. The short,…
Tailored psychedelic therapy: preparation, session, and integration
Interest in psychedelic therapy is growing. Not only because people are seeking new perspectives, but also because it is becoming increasingly clear that “the session” is only one part of a larger process. Who…
Trauma, consciousness, and the predictive brain: what feels real?
What feels “real” is not always the same as what actually happens. Especially with trauma, the experience of danger, shame, or powerlessness in the present can be just as convincing as during the…
