Psykologvirke Podcast Bessel van der Kolk on MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy
Aug 23, 2021
Bessel van der Kolk, a leading psychiatrist and trauma researcher, shares his insights on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. He discusses the transformative journeys individuals experience, revealing how this therapy fosters self-compassion and emotional awareness. The conversation dives into the profound bodily experiences elicited by MDMA, emphasizing the therapist's role in guiding participants. Van der Kolk also addresses the ethical concerns of commercializing therapy while highlighting the need for community support and responsible practices in mental health treatment.
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MDMA Yields Unprecedented Transformations
- Bessel van der Kolk says MDMA produces transformations unseen by other therapies.
- These effects felt deeper than yoga, EMDR, neurofeedback, or medications.
MDMA Unlocks Deep Self‑Compassion
- The MDMA is capable of giving people a very deep sense of self‑compassion during trauma work.
- That shift replaces self‑blame with acceptance and recognition of survival.
MDMA Is A Self‑Treatment, Not Just Trauma Therapy
- Bessel frames MDMA as a self‑treatment that expands mind and identity, not just a trauma fix.
- The drug changes how people see themselves and their life priorities beyond symptom scores.
