Guided MDMA sessions: why it is a process and not a “standalone experience” A guided MDMA session is sometimes described as an intense moment that “opens something up” or “releases something”. In practice, it is…
MDMA or psilocybin for shame and trauma: which fits best?
Introduction: Shame, Trauma, and the Question of the “Best” Fabric Deep-seated shame can feel like a stubborn core: the idea that you are not good enough, that you are “broken,” or that…
How to recognize reliable therapy providers and avoid scams
Why this topic is so important right now Interest in therapy using mind-altering substances has grown significantly in recent years. This attracts not only serious counselors and organizations, but unfortunately sometimes…
How psilocybin reorganizes brain circuits during trauma and recovery
The term “psilocybin resets the brain” frequently appears in the media and in personal stories. It sounds appealingly simple, especially to people living with the consequences of trauma and ingrained thinking patterns…
MDMA and mental support in endurance athletes: what does new research say?
Endurance sports demand discipline, perseverance, and a high pain tolerance. At the same time, they also entail specific mental strain, such as performance pressure, injuries, overtraining, and sometimes a sports culture where “being strong” seems more important…
MDMA trials: guidance as psychotherapy or harm reduction framework?
In recent years, much attention has been paid to studies involving psychedelics, including MDMA. In this context, the debate is not only about the substance itself, but also, and perhaps more importantly, about what surrounds it…
MDMA therapy for OCD and anxiety: screening, medication, and safe build-up
Introduction: why OCD, anxiety, and MDMA require extra care. Many people with OCD (or OCS) and anxiety seek ways to break stuck patterns. Sometimes, this also raises the question…
Stopping or guiding a bad trip: what really works according to trip therapy?
A “bad trip” is an umbrella term for a psychedelic experience that feels overwhelming, frightening, or confusing. Online, it often revolves around a quick fix: a trip killer that immediately shuts everything down. Within trip therapy…
Who led the most MDMA and psychedelic sessions in the Netherlands?
It is difficult to determine who “has conducted the most sessions.” The question of who has led the most MDMA and other psychedelic sessions in the Netherlands sounds simple. In practice, it is…
RINO-trained psychedelic therapy for trauma: safety and integration
Interest in psychedelic therapy is growing, particularly among people with trauma or persistent symptoms for whom conventional help is insufficient. At the same time, there is much confusion regarding quality, training, and safety. What does… mean…
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