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Psychedelics Today

PT568 – The 3-Axis Framework: A New Model for Psychedelic Work, with Pierre Bouchard, LPC, LM

Nov 26, 2024
Pierre Bouchard, a licensed professional counselor and former vinyl DJ, shares his expertise in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He introduces his innovative 3-axis framework for integration, emphasizing personal and transpersonal growth. Bouchard highlights the balance needed in ego dissolution and the importance of building a foundation for healing. He discusses the nuances of discerning experiences in psychedelics, the significance of curiosity in healing journeys, and the essential harmony among the three axes for effective therapeutic integration.
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  • The 3-axis framework emphasizes the integration of personal and transpersonal experiences to enhance therapeutic practices in psychedelic healing.
  • Successful psychedelic integration requires balancing individual healing with the responsibility to contribute positively to the community and collective well-being.

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The Evolving Framework of Psychedelic Work

The conversation introduces a three-axis model to categorize psychedelic work, emphasizing the need for clarity in therapeutic practices. The first axis focuses on personal work, addressing individual traumas and experiences that contribute to a person's psychology, akin to psycholytic work. By utilizing lower doses of psychedelics like MDMA or ketamine, therapists can help clients process biographical material without overwhelming them. This foundational work is crucial for enabling deeper explorations into transpersonal territories later in therapy.

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