Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories
Psychedelic Psychiatry-- The Swiss Model
Sep 22, 2023
Dr. Julia King Olivier, Swiss psychiatrist and co-founder of the Compassionate Care Center in Geneva, discusses her experiences with psychedelic-assisted therapy in Switzerland. Topics include criteria for prescribing psychedelic therapy, rethinking traditional therapy, exploring psychedelic training, growth gifts in therapy sessions, emotional vulnerability and self-care, and the importance of co-therapists in psychedelic psychiatry.
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- Psychedelic therapy requires a self-directed approach and the establishment of a supportive therapeutic alliance.
- Co-therapy pairs and regular self-care and supervision for therapists are crucial in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
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Psychiatrist Julia King-Olivier's work with psychedelics in Switzerland
Julia King-Olivier, a psychiatrist from Switzerland, shares her experiences working with psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine through the government's Compassionate Use Program. She discusses the importance of adhering to a self-directed approach in psychedelic therapy. Julia emphasizes the significance of creating a supportive container and a trusting therapeutic alliance with patients. She also highlights the value of co-therapy pairs and the importance of regular self-care and supervision for therapists. Julia's work exemplifies the potential of psychedelics to bring profound healing and transformation to individuals struggling with serious psychiatric illnesses, trauma, and existential distress.
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