The rise of psychedelic-assisted therapy marks a new phase in mental health care, but the modality is wrapped up in layers of misinformation and stigma. After Will joined the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies as a study physician, our understanding of psychedelic therapy completely shifted.
In this episode, we discuss the impactful results of key clinical trials and what the future of psychedelic therapy looks like based on where we are today, particularly as it relates to FDA approval. We also dig into how psychedelic therapy for couples can open up the possibility for resolving conflict, increasing intimacy and collaboration, and working through challenging topics.
As an MDMA therapist, Will has witnessed how the use of psychedelics can lead to life-changing mental health outcomes in patients suffering from PTSD. The process can help people understand the imprints from their childhood in a way that traditional talk therapy often cannot. These patterns tend to show up as attachment styles in adulthood and can provide insight into what’s causing friction in our relationships.
Not only are we advocates for psychedelic therapy, but we are especially passionate about how we believe it will support awakening inside couples. Additionally, when couples adopt the perspective of taking mutual responsibility for the healing of each other’s injuries inside of the “We” together, there’s new possibilities to reach new levels of secure attachment, understanding, potency and connection as a couple.
If you’re in a partnership, our challenge for you this week is to look at the ways that you might be indicating to your partner that you should hold and fix your injuries alone, and vice versa. You may want to have a conversation about where this idea stems from and explore ways to heal together.
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Topics Covered:
- The future of psychedelic therapy and limitations of ordinary psychotherapy
- What research is showing about psychedelic therapy response rates for people with depression and PTSD
- Encouraging results that Will has seen as an MDMA therapist
- Topics that can be addressed inside a couples session with the use of psychedelics
- Developing a deeper, more nuanced commitment to your partner and their injuries
Resources Mentioned:
- Integrative Psychiatry Institute - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training
- Integrative Psychiatry Center - Ketamine Therapy Clinic
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