Resources
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today, I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
-Rumi
The Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry
A resource hub for analysis and publication of research designed to further the therapeutic utilization of psychedelics within the field of psychiatry.
TedxKC Talk by Mary Cosimano: On what the process of guided psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions are like.
In this talk, Psilocybin and the Meaning of Life, listen as Mary Cosimano LMSW, a researcher at John Hopkins University, speaks on psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. She shares on what a psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy session is like, presented along with latest research statistics.
Stanford Psychedelic Science Group: Why Psychedelics?
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
The resurgence of psychedelic research is occurring in the context of an enormous burden of untreated and refractory mental illness in the US and abroad. Classical psychedelics have yet to be approved for the treatment of any illness in the United States and are presently illegal (designated as ‘Schedule 1’ substances by the DEA). However, preliminary data suggests that psychedelic-assisted treatments may be effective for…read more
Upcoming events: https://med.stanford.edu/spsg/events.html
What Do We Know About the Risks of Psychedelics?
Read on Bridget Huber’s, Michael Pollan’s research assistant, examining the risks of psychedelics.
How Do We Find A Way Out of the Darkest Depths of Despair?
Psychiatrist Dr. Craig Heacock hosts a deep dive into powerfully moving stories of hope and healing as well as topical explorations of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelics in his podcast series. A must listen!
Aware Project
An independently-run, Southern California-based psychedelic society, part a of a global community, that is passionate about recovering the use of psychedelics and entheogens as culturally acceptable tools for healing, growth, celebration, spiritual connection, and personal and collective exploration.
Aware Project works to gather in community, as individuals from all walks of life, to come together to learn, grow, and share.
Innerspace Integration
A network of credentialed therapists, coaches, and healers committed to providing counseling services to individuals/groups who have experienced and/or curious about the non-ordinary states of consciousness.
To Attend Scheduled Integration Circles:
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/628863727337
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerspaceintegration
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Aware-Project-Rethinking-Psychedelics-Meetup/events/
Psychopharmacology Consultation with Dr. Ben Malcolm
If you are taking medications or have existing illnesses and would like professional informational consultation regarding risks, benefits, tapering, and management strategies. Ben is a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist and a Licensed Pharmacist in California (#70652).
Conscious Cannabis Journeys with Carol Benton, C.Ht.
Interested in legal cannabis facilitated journeys in California? Carol Benton is a Certified Hypnotherapist and Transformational Coach trained as a Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy Guide based in SoCal.
This Shit is Hard. Psychotherapy for People.
Alex Farbstein LCSW, is a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, Japanese American, Jewish) working to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination. Alex works using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and mindfulness-based therapies.
Psychedelic Support
Resource hub for evidence-based information and community connection nationwide.
Connect with others: https://psychedelic.support/community-groups/
Purple Lotus Medical Massage & Wellness
Certified massage therapists, Marisa Reyes & Michael Meier have created a zen oasis tucked away in the heart of Los Angeles for you to heal, relax, and invigorate your mind, body, and spirit. They combine time-tested and ancient modalities with modern and scientific techniques to restore and elevate your mind, body, and spirit.
Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas (IRI)
IRI began as a proposal to pave the way forward towards more reciprocal relations between the rapidly growing psychedelics industry in the Global North and Indigenous local peoples who have historically created the conditions for the current wealth of plant use and knowledge that is now available for us today. Decolonizing philanthropy and establishing reciprocity.