Foreword, Gisele Fernandes-Osterhold
1. Introduction, Jason A. Butler and Genesee Herzberg
2. The Attack on Psychedelic Therapy and In Show Recovery, Richard Louis Miller
3. Decolonizing Psychedelic Therapy: A Prayer for Awareness, Call for Commitment, and Offering of Applications, Danielle M. Herrera
4. Liberating Consent: A Kink-Informed Exploration of Consent in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Emma Knighton
5. The Heart of the Work: Relational Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Genesee Herzberg and Jason A. Butler
6. A Somatic Approach to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Veronika Gold
7. Relational Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Shirley Dvir and Jacki Hull
8. Coming Home: Psychedelics, Symbolic Images, and the Innate Intelligence of the Psyche, Jason Butler and Evan Sola
9. The Mystery of the Unconscious: Non-Ordinary States in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Karen Peoples
10. Invoking the Numinous: Ritual, Medicine, and Magic in Psychedelic Psychotherapy, Camara Rajabari and Shanna Butler
11. Psychedelic-Assisted Internal Family Systems Therapy, Robert Grant
12. Dimensions of Attunement: Music Listening, Resonance, and the Vibrational Field in Relational Psychedelic Therapy, Eric Sienknecht
13. Psychedelic-Assisted Group Therapy, Christopher Stauffer and Brian T. Anderson
14. The Upside of Coming Down: The Opportunities and Challenges of Psychedelic Integration, Jessica Katzman and Harvey Schwartz
Jason A. Butler, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, a psychotherapist and supervisor at Sage Integrative Health; an associate professor in the Integral Counseling Psychology department at the California Institute of Integral Studies; and a therapist and trainer for the MAPS MDMA-assisted therapy program.
Genesee Herzberg, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and co-founder and director at Sage Integrative Health, a holistic health and psychedelic therapy clinic in Berkeley, California. She is also a therapist, trainer, and supervisor for the MAPS MDMA-assisted therapy program.
Richard Louis Miller, MA, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, founder of Cokenders Alcohol & Drug Program and Wilbur Hot Springs Health Sanctuary, and host of the Mind Body Health & Politics radio show and podcast.
"The wild and wooly field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is
in need of expert guidance and this edited book offers a lot of it
from a diverse group of experienced practitioners and researchers,
who cover everything from the somatic to the spiritual and social
activist sides of this important movement. I am honored that Bob
Grant contributed a clear and practical chapter on integrating
ketamine with my Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach. My
personal and clinical experience with this combination has been
amazing and Bob’s guidelines are extremely valuable. His personal
journey is also inspiring." - Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D. developer
of the Internal Family Systems model and adjunct faculty, Harvard
Medical School."Integral Psychedelic Therapy is a cutting-edge
exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy by some of the top
therapists and researchers in the field, providing an abundance of
essential insights that are foundational to this work. This is a
core text for practitioners looking to develop their skills as well
as anyone interested in psychedelic healing." - Rick Doblin, PhD,
Founder & Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for
Psychedelic Studies"This is a multi-faceted gem of a book! Integral
Psychedelic Therapy is practical, necessary reading for anyone
looking to understand the psychedelic revolution underway in
psychotherapy and psychiatry." - Julie Holland, MD "Psychedelics
occasion a state of consciousness of immense therapeutic power and
at the same time extraordinary vulnerability. Guidebooks are
important, and this one, written by thoughtful and skillful
practitioners, is a must-read for therapists who wish for these
medicines to serve both personal healing and the greater good of
society." - David E. Presti, University of California, Berkeley
"Within this wondrously evolving field of psychedelic medicine, we
are discovering that the therapeutic envelope is more important,
and potentially more meaningful, than the molecule. This book
provides an elegant compendium of innovations, and deepens our
shared understanding of expanded states. For clinicians and
explorers alike." - Brian Richards, Psy.D., Sunstone Therapies, The
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness
Research"This timely collection, produced by clinicians and
researchers at the forefront of the psychedelic movement, is a
must-read for both newcomers and experts. It combines clinical
inquiry and a humanistic approach, weaving in social justice and
respect for Indigenous traditions. As regulation by the FDA,
decriminalization, and mainstreaming advance globally, it’s urgent
to cultivate a thoughtful understanding and culture around these
powerful substances. This book goes beyond mere glorification,
alarmist calls for "ethics" and "safety," or empty tokenization to
dive deep into nuanced and complex discussions around
psychedelic-assisted therapies." - Bia Labate, PhD, Executive
Director, Chacruna Institute"The prevalence of mental health
conditions and the speed at which psychedelics look set to be
incorporated into mainstream medicine means there will need to be
many more specially-trained therapists in the very near future.
This will be a steep learning curve and we will need to carefully
combine elements from conventional psychiatry with knowledge
learned from Indigenous and underground practitioners. This book
does just that - providing an excellent, multidisciplinary
education covering the techniques used." - Amanda Feilding, Founder
& Executive Director of the Beckley Foundation, Oxford, UK."This
book is a treasure trove of ideas and practical tips, refreshingly
and importantly foregrounded in acknowledgement of the debt owed to
indigenous plant medicine using traditions, and the impact of
colonization, patriarchy, white supremacy, and corporate greed on
the trajectory of psychedelic healing traditions. The subsequent
chapters offer many different types of gifts; particular key
issues, such as consensual touch, are considered from different
viewpoints, as well as so many other important topics for anyone
working with these healing modalities. For those who feel familiar
with the ‘basics’ of ‘prep-session-integration’, this book delves
deeper into some of the complexities, mysteries, nuanced
applications, and ethical questions. The chapter on ‘Decolonizing
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy’ by Danielle Herrera, MFT was a wake
up call for me, and is, I feel, a must-read for our community." -
Rosalind Watts, PhD Founder and co-director of Acer
Integration"Integral Psychedelic Therapy brings needed attention
and wisdom to a range of the most important aspects of working with
psychedelics. At a time of rapid progress in clinical research,
this book is a welcome reminder of the cultural context surrounding
these medicines, including the history of psychedelics, the debt
owed to indigenous wisdom and the tragic damage the "War on Drugs"
has done to marginalized communities and to the advancement of
health care and individual freedom. The more clinically oriented
chapters remind us not to lose sight of the "core, human elements
of the work" and the richness and depth of the human healing
process. The authors draw on their own clinical experience to offer
informed and insightful discussions of ethics and consent,
therapeutic relationship, safe and mindful physical touch, music,
the multiplicity of the psyche, numinous mystical experience,
psychedelic group therapy and the immense importance of integration
following psychedelic experiences. Case examples bring these
discussions to life. This is a valuable resource for therapists and
anyone else interested in psychedelics." - Michael Mithoefer, MD,
Senior Medical Director for Medical Affairs, Training and
Supervision, MAPS Public Benefit Corp. "This book arrives at a
critical time in the evolution of psychedelic therapy as it
articulates the challenges, mystery, and beauty of the psychedelic
renaissance. The authors include diverse voices, each with their
own sensitivities and refreshing perspectives, blending science,
theory, ethics, and heart within broader societal forces. Being of
service in partnership with compassion and ethical care are at the
heart of each chapter. This book offers a wealth of information
from practitioners with extensive clinical and research experience,
that is fresh, relevant, and culturally responsive." - Marcela
Ot’alora G. LPC, Principal Investigator MDMA-AT and Bruce Poulter,
MAPS MDMA Researcher, Trainer, and Supervisor
"The wild and wooly field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is
in need of expert guidance and this edited book offers a lot of it
from a diverse group of experienced practitioners and researchers,
who cover everything from the somatic to the spiritual and social
activist sides of this important movement. I am honored that Bob
Grant contributed a clear and practical chapter on integrating
ketamine with my Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach. My
personal and clinical experience with this combination has been
amazing and Bob’s guidelines are extremely valuable. His personal
journey is also inspiring." - Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D. developer
of the Internal Family Systems model and adjunct faculty, Harvard
Medical School."Integral Psychedelic Therapy is a cutting-edge
exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy by some of the top
therapists and researchers in the field, providing an abundance of
essential insights that are foundational to this work. This is a
core text for practitioners looking to develop their skills as well
as anyone interested in psychedelic healing." - Rick Doblin, PhD,
Founder & Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for
Psychedelic Studies"This is a multi-faceted gem of a book! Integral
Psychedelic Therapy is practical, necessary reading for anyone
looking to understand the psychedelic revolution underway in
psychotherapy and psychiatry." - Julie Holland, MD "Psychedelics
occasion a state of consciousness of immense therapeutic power and
at the same time extraordinary vulnerability. Guidebooks are
important, and this one, written by thoughtful and skillful
practitioners, is a must-read for therapists who wish for these
medicines to serve both personal healing and the greater good of
society." - David E. Presti, University of California, Berkeley
"Within this wondrously evolving field of psychedelic medicine, we
are discovering that the therapeutic envelope is more important,
and potentially more meaningful, than the molecule. This book
provides an elegant compendium of innovations, and deepens our
shared understanding of expanded states. For clinicians and
explorers alike." - Brian Richards, Psy.D., Sunstone Therapies, The
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness
Research"This timely collection, produced by clinicians and
researchers at the forefront of the psychedelic movement, is a
must-read for both newcomers and experts. It combines clinical
inquiry and a humanistic approach, weaving in social justice and
respect for Indigenous traditions. As regulation by the FDA,
decriminalization, and mainstreaming advance globally, it’s urgent
to cultivate a thoughtful understanding and culture around these
powerful substances. This book goes beyond mere glorification,
alarmist calls for "ethics" and "safety," or empty tokenization to
dive deep into nuanced and complex discussions around
psychedelic-assisted therapies." - Bia Labate, PhD, Executive
Director, Chacruna Institute"The prevalence of mental health
conditions and the speed at which psychedelics look set to be
incorporated into mainstream medicine means there will need to be
many more specially-trained therapists in the very near future.
This will be a steep learning curve and we will need to carefully
combine elements from conventional psychiatry with knowledge
learned from Indigenous and underground practitioners. This book
does just that - providing an excellent, multidisciplinary
education covering the techniques used." - Amanda Feilding, Founder
& Executive Director of the Beckley Foundation, Oxford, UK."This
book is a treasure trove of ideas and practical tips, refreshingly
and importantly foregrounded in acknowledgement of the debt owed to
indigenous plant medicine using traditions, and the impact of
colonization, patriarchy, white supremacy, and corporate greed on
the trajectory of psychedelic healing traditions. The subsequent
chapters offer many different types of gifts; particular key
issues, such as consensual touch, are considered from different
viewpoints, as well as so many other important topics for anyone
working with these healing modalities. For those who feel familiar
with the ‘basics’ of ‘prep-session-integration’, this book delves
deeper into some of the complexities, mysteries, nuanced
applications, and ethical questions. The chapter on ‘Decolonizing
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy’ by Danielle Herrera, MFT was a wake
up call for me, and is, I feel, a must-read for our community." -
Rosalind Watts, PhD Founder and co-director of Acer
Integration"Integral Psychedelic Therapy brings needed attention
and wisdom to a range of the most important aspects of working with
psychedelics. At a time of rapid progress in clinical research,
this book is a welcome reminder of the cultural context surrounding
these medicines, including the history of psychedelics, the debt
owed to indigenous wisdom and the tragic damage the "War on Drugs"
has done to marginalized communities and to the advancement of
health care and individual freedom. The more clinically oriented
chapters remind us not to lose sight of the "core, human elements
of the work" and the richness and depth of the human healing
process. The authors draw on their own clinical experience to offer
informed and insightful discussions of ethics and consent,
therapeutic relationship, safe and mindful physical touch, music,
the multiplicity of the psyche, numinous mystical experience,
psychedelic group therapy and the immense importance of integration
following psychedelic experiences. Case examples bring these
discussions to life. This is a valuable resource for therapists and
anyone else interested in psychedelics." - Michael Mithoefer, MD,
Senior Medical Director for Medical Affairs, Training and
Supervision, MAPS Public Benefit Corp. "This book arrives at a
critical time in the evolution of psychedelic therapy as it
articulates the challenges, mystery, and beauty of the psychedelic
renaissance. The authors include diverse voices, each with their
own sensitivities and refreshing perspectives, blending science,
theory, ethics, and heart within broader societal forces. Being of
service in partnership with compassion and ethical care are at the
heart of each chapter. This book offers a wealth of information
from practitioners with extensive clinical and research experience,
that is fresh, relevant, and culturally responsive." - Marcela
Ot’alora G. LPC, Principal Investigator MDMA-AT and Bruce Poulter,
MAPS MDMA Researcher, Trainer, and Supervisor
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