Psychedelics and Psychotherapy

Psychedelics and Psychotherapy is an exploration of the latest developments from the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy.

This book examines the therapeutic potential of expanded states, underground psychedelic psychotherapy, harm reduction, new approaches for healing individual and collective trauma, and training considerations.

It addresses challenging psychedelic experiences, spiritual emergencies, and the central importance of the therapeutic relationship. The book also details the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, micro-dosing with Iboga, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD.

Exploring the latest developments in the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities.

The contributors examine new findings on safe and skilful work with psychedelic and expanded states for therapeutic, personal, and spiritual growth. They explain the dual process of opening and healing. New approaches for individual inner work, as well as for the healing of ancestral and collective trauma, are explored.

The power of expanded states for reparative attachment work is examined, and insights on the integration process through the lens of Holotropic Breathwork are offered. The use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, microdosing with Iboga, treating depression with psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD are also examined.

Revealing diverse ways of working with psychedelics in terms of set, setting, and type of substance, the book concludes with discussions of ethics and professional development for those working in the field, as well as considerations for training the next generation of psychedelic therapists.