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…
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…
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…
How much guidance is appropriate for your psychedelic therapy?
Anyone exploring psychedelic therapy soon encounters a polarizing debate. On the one hand, you hear that profound change is supposedly only possible with intensive psychotherapy surrounding every session….
MDMA therapy compared to a truffle trip: session, set & setting, and integration
MDMA therapy and truffle trips compared: why this comparison is often made. Anyone delving into psychedelic- or entactogen-assisted pathways will soon encounter two routes: guided sessions with psilocybin-containing truffles (in the Netherlands…
New fMRI meta-analysis: what psychedelics mean for therapy
Interest in psychedelics in relation to therapy is growing. At the same time, scientific results sometimes diverge, partly because studies differ in design, doses, measurement times, and analytical methods. Precisely for this reason, a recent international…
Psychedelic guide vs. tripsitter: what fits with therapy?
Anyone exploring psychedelic therapy or a guided session will soon encounter various terms: psychedelic guide, facilitator, tripsitter, shaman, and sometimes even psychedelic therapist. In conversations, those words are…
