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Think differently about psychedelic integration.
Psychedelic experiences raise questions that extend beyond the experience itself—about meaning, relationships, healing, identity, community, and change.
Here we explore ideas and perspectives that can help deepen the conversation around psychedelic integration.
UNDERSTANDING PSYCHEDELICS
A selection of organizations and platforms contributing to psychedelic research, education, and the evolving conversation around psychedelic care.
Start with trusted sources.
Heffter Research Institute
Scientific research into psilocybin and other classic psychedelics.
Beckley Foundation
Research and policy work examining psychedelics, consciousness, and drug policy.
MIND Foundation
European research, education, and professional development in psychedelic science.
INTEGRATION & SUPPORT
Psychedelic experiences can sometimes be difficult to understand or navigate. These resources offer education, peer support, harm reduction, and perspectives on integration.
Resources for navigating psychedelic experiences.
Fireside Project
Peer support and resources for navigating psychedelic experiences and integration.
Zendo Project
Psychedelic harm reduction, compassionate care, and educational resources for challenging experiences.
Psychedelic Support
Education, resources, and directories connecting people with psychedelic-informed providers and community groups.
ARTICLES & PERSPECTIVES
A collection of writing on some of the psychological, relational, and existential themes that can arise in psychedelic integration.
Ideas for exploring what emerges.
IDENTITY & TRAUMA
Does trauma shape identity An exploration of the relationship between traumatic experience, identity, and the ways we understand ourselves.
SPIRITUALITY & MEANING
Spiritual Bypassing as a Defence Mechanism
How spiritual ideas and practices can sometimes be used to avoid difficult emotions or unresolved psychological material.
RELATIONSHIPS
Connectedness and health: The Science of Social Connection Research and perspectives on why connection with others matters for psychological and physical well-being.
EMOTIONS
Welcoming Emotions into the Present A perspective on relating to difficult emotions with greater awareness and openness.
GRIEF & LOSS
Beyond Kübler-Ross: Recent Developments in Our Understanding of Grief and Bereavement A contemporary look at grief that moves beyond the familiar five-stage model.
SELF & IDENTITY
The Persona – The Mask That Conceals Your True Self An exploration of Carl Jung’s concept of the persona—how the roles and identities we present to the world can both help us adapt and distance us from less visible parts of ourselves.
BOOKS, TALKS & PODCASTS
Go a little deeper.
Longer-form resources for exploring psychedelic experiences, psychology, relationships, and the broader questions that can emerge through integration.
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The Doors of Perception — Aldous Huxley
A classic reflection on altered perception, consciousness, and the psychedelic experience.
Explore →When the Body Says No — Gabor Maté
An exploration of stress, emotional patterns, relationships, and the connections between psychological and physical well-being.
Explore →The Pregnant Virgin — Marion Woodman
A Jungian exploration of psychological transformation, identity, embodiment, and becoming more fully oneself.
Explore →The Immortality Key — Brian C. Muraresku
An investigation into the possible role of psychoactive substances and altered states in ancient religious traditions.
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Healing the Shame that Binds You. An exploration of shame, its origins, and the ways deeply internalized shame can influence identity and relationships. Explore —>
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Psychedelics and Psychotropics A free webinar from Spirit Pharmacist examining interactions between psychiatric medications and psychedelics, including potential risks and clinical considerations. Explore —>
Healing Your Inner Child — John Bradshaw Explore —>
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The Nature of Madness: A Conversation on Psychosis, Spiritual Awakening, and Psychedelics — Being Integrated, with Thal Mohammed
This one is particularly relevant to TPI because it features Thal discussing her own writing and perspectives on psychosis, spiritual awakening, and psychedelics. Watch on YouTube —>Negative Mother Complex: When Our Painful Childhood Owns Us — This Jungian Life
The official episode page is live; the episode is from September 2019. Listen on This Jungian Life —>Healing the Negative Father Complex — This Jungian Life
Also live; this is Episode 85 from November 2019. Listen on This Jungian Life —>