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Psychedelic Integration

For those embarking on a psychedelic journey or returning from one.

Safe psychedelic journeys start with preparation

Some of us are fine with jumping right into the deep end without ever touching water before, but I don’t recommend it. 

 

Preparation is essentially the process of learning to swim as you embrace the journey of self-discovery through psychedelics. 

Preparation sessions are geared towards developing safety and trust in the client/guide relationship, understanding how past experiences and current intentions impact your journey, developing a conducive “set and setting” for your journey, and developing skills to support you during challenging times - namely mindfulness, meditation and grounding practices.

My approach to preparation and integration
 

The healing process is unique to each individual, and my philosophy is rooted in the power of connection - with yourself, others, and the spirit. 

 

I offer a variety of contemplative and reflective practices to support your journey towards a deeper integration of the mind, body and spirit, and allow you to follow the path the calls to your heart. 

  • Mindfulness and Meditation: Cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional balance.

  • Journaling: Reflect on your experiences and track your progress.

  • Breathing Techniques: Use breathwork to manage emotions and stay grounded.

  • Nature Immersion: Connect with the healing power of nature to enhance your experience.

  • Philosophy of Connection: I believe that integration is about creating and nurturing connections. By fostering a deep relationship with yourself, others, and the spiritual realm, you can achieve profound healing and growth.

Navigate uncharted territory with confidence and ease.

Psychedelic experiences can be deeply transformative, offering powerful insights and emotional release.

 

However, without proper preparation and integration, these experiences can be overwhelming or challenging to incorporate into everyday life.

 

Preparation and integration ensure that the insights gained are grounded and beneficial, leading to meaningful and lasting growth.

Integration gives a voice to your experience.

Integration is where sustainable transformation and a deeper self-awareness can be attained. During integration we offer attention to the psychedelic experience, giving a voice to your journey and all parts of you. 

Integration sessions aim to help you understand your experience, support shifts in beliefs and perspectives, and apply new insights and awareness to your daily life.

 

These sessions can help you make sense of confusing experiences or lingering questions, and clarify what may have been classified as challenging or scary experiences into meaningful ones.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION
  • This depends on where you are in your journey, past experiences with psychedelic or natural medicine, the reasons for working with the medicine, as well as the type of ceremony/medicine you are preparing for. Some medicine ceremonies require more extensive nutrition and lifestyle changes than others and having at least a month or more to prepare for this may be the most beneficial.  

     

    Preparing for medicine work also involves a mental, emotional and spiritual preparation process to help clarify intentions, release worries/concerns, and build internal resources for grounding and calming. Where you are at in your readiness for the ceremony will dictate the amount of preparation you need. This can vary anywhere from one to a dozen or more - going at your pace and building safety and trust is of utmost priority.

  • The integration process has a fairly open timeline and some people spend years integrating insights from one journey. However, this does not mean those people are repeatedly meeting with an integration coach or therapist for years afterward.

     

    Generally, it is most beneficial to have integration support within the days to weeks and months after a psychedelic or plant medicine journey where you can review your experience, gain different perspectives, and practice maintaining the changes that support your healing and growth. 

    When we schedule a psychedelic journey together, we will also schedule 2-3 integration sessions for within the weeks after the journey, and then determine an appropriate consistency for frequency to meet after that.

  • Due to my schedule I am not typically available for psychedelic emergencies. However, there are times that I have openings for sessions within the next 24 to 48 hours and your are welcome to look at calendar to schedule directly. 

    Otherwise, please reach out to Fireside Chat Project for emergent support outside of my availability: https://firesideproject.org/

    - Open Daily 11am-11pm PT (12pm-12am MT)

    - Call or text 62-FIRESIDE

FAQs

The importance of spiritual integration

Spiritual and mystical experiences are common when working with plant medicines and psychedelics, and can be difficult to make sense of or may even clash with what you have been taught previously.

Spiritual integration is a cornerstone of the healing process, helping you connect deeply with your inner self and the larger universe. It involves recognizing and honoring the spiritual dimensions of your psychedelic journey, allowing these experiences to guide you towards greater self-awareness, compassion, and purpose.

 

During integration you can explore these experiences through your own lens and develop an understanding of how this works or fits into your own life and personal beliefs.

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