Psychedelics Today PT 636 - Dr. Ros Watts – Building Communities and Connection
Nov 4, 2025
Dr. Rosalind Watts, a clinical psychologist and pioneer in psychedelic research, discusses her transformative work in psilocybin therapy and community integration. She emphasizes the fleeting nature of psychedelic connections without ongoing support and outlines the critical role of community in sustaining healing. Watts introduces her ACER Integration program and the Twelve Trees framework, linking personal growth to nature. She shares practical tips for fostering local community connections, advocating for resilience, and using shared values to cultivate safe, diverse spaces.
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Connection Fades Without Support
- Psychedelic experiences often increase connectedness to self, others, and nature but that connection fades without ongoing support.
- Dr. Rosalind Watts shifted focus to community-based integration to sustain those gains long-term.
Disconnectedness Undermines Resilience
- Modern life produces a disconnectedness epidemic that underlies many mental-health and ecological crises.
- Real community greatly increases resilience during fear and grief by providing relational support.
Set Values Before Rules
- Create a clear value statement for any community so members know its purpose and boundaries.
- Use compassionate dispute practices so impacted members can request change and repair harm.
