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…
Trauma and anxiety: spirulina as preparation for psychedelic therapy
Anxiety symptoms and trauma-related tension often do not come out of nowhere. They can be linked to prolonged stress, disturbed sleep, physical exhaustion, and ingrained survival responses in the nervous system. In that context, some people seek…
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…
MDMA guidance according to Ronald Hochstenbach: people, safety, and integration
Discussions about facilitating psychedelic sessions often revolve around “how intense” an experience can be. However, intensity in itself says little about quality, safety, or what someone… afterwards.
When does your therapist contact you before your psychedelic therapy?
Good preparation is one of the most important parts of psychedelic therapy. Many people think primarily about the session day itself, but it is precisely the contact beforehand that largely determines whether you...
Together on an inner journey: psychedelic therapy in nature near Schiphol
A psychedelic session in nature appeals to many people: away from the daily hustle and bustle, closer to silence, and with space for an inner journey. It can be particularly special for couples…
Measuring sleep patterns to predict relapse in depression during therapy
Sleep rhythm as an early signal in therapy Many people recovering from depression recognize this: things improve for a while, but old patterns slowly creep back in. Less structure, going to bed later, restless…
Psilocybin therapy for migraine: what does new research say?
Attention to psychedelics in healthcare is growing, and with it the question of whether substances like psilocybin can offer any help with persistent complaints such as migraines. In early 2026, a small, exploratory… appeared.
What intravenous DMT teaches us about dosage and therapy research
Therapy research with psychedelics often revolves around big words like “breakthrough” or “peak experience.” But beneath those stories lies a more practical question: which dose produces which effect, how quickly, how long, and…
MDMA and couples therapy: greater connection, with good guidance
MDMA and couples therapy: why couples get stuck. Some couples have been having the same conversation for years, using different words but with the same underlying feeling. There is love, but also distance. There is loyalty, but also…
