What is a “psychedelic experience” or an “expanded state of consciousness”? How do we understand these phenomena, both psychologically and spiritually? How can Jewish people begin to integrate the concepts and practices of “transpersonal psychology” into their own healing work and spiritual development? In this community conversation, we are joined by Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D, to learn about the history of this area of psychology, his journey back to Jewish wisdom and practice, and the power of visualization to transform spiritual practice. These programs are offered as a free community resource. If you feel moved to donate to support this work, you may do so here.

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About Ido: Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D - serves individuals, couples and groups in San Francisco. He received his Psy.D from the California Institute of integral studies and trained at the Jung Institute In San Francisco. He works with a diverse range of challenges childhood trauma, inner critic, relational issues, lack of fulfillment, psychospiritual growth as well as psychedelic integration and preparation sessions with individuals and groups. His doctoral study researched the integration process of Ayahuasca ceremonies, while applying Jungian psychology to better understand how to support individuals in their process of change and transformation. He is the founder of “The Integration Circle” and facilitates workshops on the different dimensions of integration and the intersection of mental health, spiritual health and the entheogenic experience. Ido believes that the intersection of our psychological, emotional, somatic and spiritual dimensions can develop our relationships with our inner and outer worlds and create the changes we want to see in our life. Ido is passionate in supporting individuals to create long term, sustainable change leading to vibrant, authentic, expressive and love filled lives. Find out more about Shefa at https://www.shefaflow.org/ Connect with Ido on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.idocohen/

Our intro music is an excerpt of the song ⁠Ein Od⁠ by ⁠Yosef Goldman⁠.