Recent Research on Incorporating Psychedelics Into Psychotherapy: A New Frontier in Mental Health

For decades, the word “psychedelics” conjured images of tie-dye, Woodstock, and trippy journeys into the unknown. But today, these mind-altering substances are at the center of groundbreaking mental health research exploring their powerful potential to heal deep psychological wounds.

What

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What is a Spiritual Emergence/Spiritual Emergency and How to Heal from It?

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If you’re on a spiritual path, perhaps you’ve heard the phrases “spiritual emergence” and “spiritual emergency.” These are terms used by meditation teachers and transpersonal-oriented psychotherapists and psychiatrists. But what do these things mean?

Understanding the Terms

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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: Another Tool in a Psychotherapeutic Toolkit

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Last month, we took a look at the idea that psychedelics aren’t just for incense burning, nor for patchouli doused and Birkenstock shod hippies. Psychedelic drugs are substances that alter perception and mood and affect a number of cognitive processes. … Read more