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.
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…
How MDMA strengthens positive empathy and dampens fear signals
How MDMA strengthens positive empathy and dampens anxiety signals. MDMA is known as a substance that can enhance social openness and connectedness. In scientific literature, this is often described as a change in…
Visions with psychedelics and trauma: interpreting symbolism without forcing it
Visions during a psychedelic experience can be impressive. Some people see archetypal images, mythical figures, animal symbols, encounters with deceased persons, or scenes that feel like a “message” from a higher intelligence….
Magic truffles (sclerotia) explained: effects, law, and trauma
Magic truffles, also known as sclerotia, raise many questions. Are they mushrooms? Why are they available in the Netherlands (under conditions) while magic mushrooms are prohibited? And what do they mean in the context…
Guided MDMA sessions: preparation, safety, and integration
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 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 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…
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