Dick Schwartz’s approach to therapy in general and psychedelics in particular has been very helpful to me over the past decade. I want to share two of his most useful points from the Summit on Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. One point is about the necessity to engage with protector parts in our preparation work: Do not […]
IFS and Psychedelics: Two Essential Points from Dick Schwartz Read More »
When we are overwhelmed, connection and social engagement can be really helpful. However, connecting can also feel like one more complicated thing to navigate, one more overwhelming set of demands. Attachment trauma, in particular, complicates any choice to connect, especially when we are close to feeling overwhelmed or helpless. Were you ever overwhelmed as a
Go Away, I Need You – Connection, Complexity and Overwhelm Read More »
When we care about high-level attunement and co-regulation, the habit of cultivating wholeheartedness is a great tool to keep us on track.
Get a Life: Difficult Choices and Wholeheartedness for 2024 Read More »
I am excited about the White Paper in the Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry (PSIP Model) because I am exploring using co-regulation with the therapeutic use of cannabis and am finding it very productive!
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Lately I have been noticing where I go numb and freeze-y because I do not speak up for myself. And surprise, surprise, my clients are reporting similar issues! The first order of business, in feeling safe in a body on planet earth, is being able to protect ourselves. Once we have handled weather, hunger and
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Endings are important. The wrap-up of a therapy session shapes the work of that session, the next session, and the intervening time. Therapy happens before and after, as well as during the session. Effective endings support the client-therapist relationship and the therapeutic process. A well-ended session also sets a client up to meet the demands
