Psychedelic Preparation & Integration
Having a psychedelic experience can be the equivalent to many years of therapy in just a few hours. It can feel profound and indescribable. It's like a key that unlocks the doors of your mind, allowing you to witness your existence from a different vantage point. It opens the doors to new perspectives and insights, offering you a unique opportunity for healing, self-discovery, and growth. But these journeys can also leave you with a wealth of wisdom that needs to be understood and integrated into your everyday life.
Integration is where the true healing and transformation take place. Psychedelics open the door, but it's the integration process that allows you to walk through it.
Whether you’re receiving psychedelic-assisted therapy, planning to attend a plant medicine retreat, or have had previous experiences with non-ordinary states of consciousness; integration is vitally important.
While the psychedelic journey can be a powerful catalyst for change, it's important to emphasize that sustainable transformation relies on proper integration. Integration is the process of turning the flashes of illumination and lightning bolts of insight that you receive during a psychedelic experience into abiding light - into a new, more sustainable way to live and view your life. It's about applying the lessons and wisdom gained from your experiences to your daily existence.
As your integration guide, I understand that one of the defining characteristics of a psychedelic experience is its inherent ineffability. Often, there are no words that can adequately capture the profound nature of what transpires during these journeys. My role is to help you navigate this uncharted territory. I'll provide you with the support and guidance necessary to make sense of the ineffable, to find meaning in the seemingly inexplicable, and to translate the unspoken into actionable insights. Together, we'll work to decode the messages of your journey and transform them into tangible, practical wisdom that can be applied to your life, facilitating sustainable lifestyle changes that optimize your overall wellness.
integration starts with preparation
Before you embark on a journey with plant medicines + psychedelics, it is essential that you prepare yourself logistically, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. In our psychedelic preparation sessions, we will:
address any expectations and fears you may have about the upcoming journey
review the importance of “set” (your mindset) and “setting” (your physical environment) in shaping your experience
discuss the concept of inner healing wisdom, helping you recognize your body and mind's innate ability to heal and transform
get clear on intention-setting, asking the questions, why are you doing this? What would you like to get out of this experience? What does healing look like for you? What do you want clarity around? To let go of? I'll help you identify and understand the sources of suffering in your life, which will guide the creation of clear, meaningful intentions for your journey. These intentions will not only shape your experience but also provide a framework for your integration work, targeting specific areas for healing and growth.