Psychedelic INTEGRATION
After 10 years of ever-evolving relationship with entheogen’s (psychoactive plant medicines), I continue to experienced their life-enhancing power in new ways. The depth and capacity of these allies is something I cannot fully comprehend. They seem limitless in their ability to heal personal, communal, and even ecological issues.
Witnessing their power through my own journey in healing chronic illness (specifically, Interstitial Cystitis) and complex trauma has felt nothing short of miraculous. One of the things that make them especially Intelligent is their ability to titrate wisdom, giving us the opportunity to integrate and come to significant realizations on our own.
In my case, the plants did not just heal me; they provided me with the necessary tools, perspectives, and connections to overcome my most difficult challenges. In this way, they taught me how to heal myself.
This was possible because I had the space to cultivate relationships with the plants over time and because I was surrounded by a like-minded community who could guide me through my bigger transformations. Relational aftercare is necessary in supporting lasting change, reducing harm and deepening our work with plant allies.
Many of us are entering ceremony without a set-plan to care for our selfs after. Heading back home to work, meet responsibilities and confront old patterns with minimal support in place.
Integration support is a valuable way to help maintain connection and balance after a transformative ceremony. The benefits of professional integration support are numerous, including:
Establishing and maintaining healthy new habits
Receiving guidance during significant life changes (such as breakups, job changes, moves, or addiction recovery)
Designing a healthier life-culture
Finding meaning in your journey
Making peace with past experiences
Charting a clear path forward
Breaking through limiting belief systems
Supporting the physiological process which may occur after ceremony
