Psychedelic Integration Therapy
What is Psychedelic Preparation and Integration?
Psychedelic harm reduction and integration is a compassionate, client-centered approach designed to support individuals who have had or are considering having a psychedelic experience. This approach aims to minimize potential risks and maximize the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic use. It involves preparation before the experience and integration afterward to help individuals process and make sense of their experiences.
At Sohum Therapy, our therapists blend experiential and somatic-focused approaches to support you in preparing for your journey and integrating your self-discoveries in an intuitive manner. We incorporate IFS, AEDP, and trauma-informed mindfulness approaches, all within a decolonized framework that emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and community as essential to healing.
Benefits of Psychedelic Integration
While the actual practices and methods of preparing for and integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness may vary vastly, psychedelic harm reduction and integration can benefit you if you are:
- Considering using psychedelics for personal growth, healing, or spiritual exploration
- Interested in exploring your consciousness, gaining insights, or achieving personal development
- Seeking support to use psychedlics safely, beneficially, and respectfully, whether through psychoeducation, navigating the vast information online, or determining if this approach is right for you at this time
- Experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, burnout, identity challenges, life transitions, or stagnation, and looking to augment your healing with alternative treatments
- Aiming to soften parts of yourself to address uncomfortable feelings and memories without feeling overwhelmed
- Trying to overcome emotional blocks and deepen empathy, love and self-compassion that may otherwise be difficult to access
- Desiring access to your somatic experiences, helping you feel more embodied and connected to yourself
- Wanting to address any fears or concerns before your journey, as well as identify and review your intentions, mindset, setting, and safety plans before working with psychedelic substances
- Struggling with challenging or confusing psychedelic experiences and wishing to make meaning of them and derive positive outcomes
- Seeking a safe space to explore the root of your pain, the situations that perpetuate your challenges, and solutions to help you achieve your ultimate goals
Psychedelic Integration
Psychedelic Integration may help in treating:
- Depression
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Chronic Stress
- OCD
- Bipolar Depression
- Neuropathic Pain
Therapy Approaches For PyscheDelic Integratoin
It’s our honor and privilege to accompany you on your path
Emotion-Focused Therapy
ISTDP
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Psychedelic Preparation and Integration: Notes
Ready to explore the potential of psychedelics in a safe and supportive environment? To learn more about our psychedelic harm reduction and integration services, please contact Harlene dela-Torre McIlwain. Let’s journey together towards healing and growth.
Note: We are not doctors nor do we provide medical advice. We recommend proper medical and psychiatric assessment for safety and preparation. Our services are not a substitute for proper medical care with a qualified health provider.
Psychedelic substances have potential interactions with medications and health conditions. As with any other substance, there is the potential for abuse. Substances not carefully controlled in a clinical setting pose the risk of being adulterated with other ingredients that can be harmful.
