Back from the rabbit hole. Theoretical considerations and practical guidelines on psychedelic integration for mental health specialists
Frontiers in Psychology October 12, 2023 Jakub Greń, Filip Tylš, Michał Lasocik et al. 21 citations
Mental health professionals increasingly encounter clients who have had psychedelic experiences, yet graduate training in psychiatry, psychology, and counseling does not prepare them for this work. To address this gap, an international bottom-up project used literature reviews and roundtable discussions to develop comprehensive guidelines for psychedelic integration. The guidelines cover theoretical and practical aspects, including psychedelic effects, a definition of integration, theoretical considerations, a model for organizing integration practice, an overview of current models, and specific interventions from various psychotherapeutic approaches. These guidelines are intended as a resource for any mental health specialist supporting individuals with psychedelic experiences.