Journal of psychoactive drugs
January 1, 2011
Radmila Lorencova
14 citations
People who use both marijuana and alcohol score higher in the mysticism dimension of spirituality than those who only drink alcohol, according to a new Czech questionnaire. Individuals who attribute their spiritual feelings to drug use report greater spirituality than those who do not. Gender, age, education, and profession show no significant effect on spirituality, but religious and nonreligious drug users differ in specific spiritual dimensions. The findings are based on 155 respondents using the Prague Spiritual Questionnaire.
Journal of Consciousness Studies
June 1, 2023
Radmila Lorencova, Radek Trnka
2 citations
Indigenous concepts of consciousness are often relational and inseparable from environmental and religious ideas, varying widely across cultural groups. This exploration of variability among a few Indigenous understandings reveals that they view consciousness as layered, with global and local consciousness not in opposition. The study discusses how these adaptive concepts can inform contemporary scientific debates.
EXPLORE
April 14, 2026
Radek Trnka, Arnost Krtek, Radmila Lorencova
Power animal journeying, a guided imagery technique from shamanic traditions, may help clients uncover hidden inner resources, enhance self-understanding, facilitate emotional processing, and deepen the therapeutic alliance with psychotherapists. However, it carries risks for clients with past trauma, psychotic disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, or autism spectrum disorder. Fourteen licensed psychotherapists and counselors were interviewed, and thematic analysis identified both potential benefits and the need for systematic support, clinical sensitivity, and follow-up integration of experiences. The method shows promise for wider use in Western therapy if properly managed.