Assisted Therapy
Medicine as a Tool
The medicines used in mental health healing and growth are linked by category typically because they have the ability to cause visions and even a somewhat “out of body” experience. These medicines also help to make changes to our thought patterns when used properly. Some medicines are found naturally occurring in nature. For example, psylocibin is a naturally accruing psychoactive ingredient found in several species of mushrooms around the world. These mushrooms belong to a category of natural plant medicines (i.e. Mescaline, Peyote, Buffo, Ayahuasca, DMT). There are also man-made medicines (LSD, Ketamine).
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Even though studies for these medicines are limited, so far studies show that psylocibin and ketamine can actually help you make changes to your brain, in particular, your grey matter. In our brain we have nerve cells called neurons. Neurons carry messages to and from your brain. They are responsible for making a connection of patterns in your brain that comprise all of your thoughts- good ones, bad ones, silly ones, sad ones, and so on. Every time we have a particular thought the neurotransmitter path that forms that thought gets stronger. When we incur trauma or fears and negative thoughts emerge from that trauma and then they play over and over in our head, it only builds anxiety and negative effects from that energy in our body. The thought pattern becomes stronger and therefore you will continue have the same thoughts and feelings regarding those incidences.
These medicines make it easier for your neurons to form different pathways allowing you to form a different thought response to a situation. In other words, they help to create neuroplasticity. Through these journeys coupled with coaching and integrative practices we can take traumas and negative thought patterns and help to reshape the thoughts associated with them and establish healthy coping strategies. It's a way of recoding your brain, to work for you and not against you.​
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It's important to utilize coaching along with your medicinal experience. This is important as it allows an "outside" and trained perspective on the complexities of emotions and challenges that may arise when digging into the subconscious. Experiences without coaching can lead to more confusion and make it hard to understand or come to terms with challenges that may arise. It is beneficial to have a coach present during a macro-dose experience as well as weekly sessions to discuss questions and thoughts as you integrate new thoughts and feelings you experience. ​
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Macro-doses and Micro-doses
Macro-dosing describes taking a large enough of a dose in which your reaction causes you to have a visual or "out of body" experience. The description most people give a macro experience is wide ranging. Experiences can include sensory enhancements and distortions, altered sense of time and space, deep emotional insights, ego dissolution and mystical experiences, philosophical and existential realizations. Macro-doses allow for deeper work to be done in your psyche. Big life realizations and self-growth can occur during and following the journey. Repressed memories will sometimes appear in these visions.
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Micro-dosing describes taking a small enough amount that you will not feel any noticeable effects. If you do, it is not a micro-dose. The effects are typically noticed once reflecting upon behavior or reactions and how they may be changing. Micro-dosing is a good approach when seeking a deeper connection to your thoughts and how you process your thoughts on a daily basis. It may also help you feel more focused and connected to the people and things within your daily life. The connections are more subtle with micro-dosing, but also they may be deeply meaningful when finding balance and peace in daily life.
Coaching
Integrative and Life Coaching
Integrative and life coaching play a vital role in personal development by helping individuals with their goals and core values. These coaching approaches empower clients to their strengths and overcome obstacles, fostering a holistic view of their lives. With the guidance of a coach, individuals can achieve greater clarity motivation, and resilience, ultimately leading to a more fulfilled and balanced life. Embracing integrative and life coaching can be a transformative step towards realizing one's full potential.
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Integrative coaching specifically describes coaching during and after psychedelic assisted therapy. This specific coaching helps you take the information and breakthroughs that you encounter as your mind grows through therapy and apply them usefully within your everyday life. Typically, this coaching is included within the psychedelic assisted therapy program.
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Life coaching refers to ongoing coaching throughout anytime in life to help with ups, downs, and life's ongoing challenges. Life coaching is a partnership between a trained coach and an individual seeking personal or professional growth The coach provides guidance, support, and accountability to help the individual identify their goals, overcome obstacles, and create actionable plans. Through a series of conversations and exercises, life coaching encourages self-discovery, motivation, and positive change, empowering clients to achieve their desired outcomes and improve their overall well-being. It's a transformative process that focuses on unlocking potential and fostering a fulfilling life.
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