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Holding the Psychedelic Container
Holding the Psychedelic ContainerI met with our local psychedelic society over the weekend, and we discussed the importance of a good container. We discussed the finer points of what makes a container a container, namely:
We delved into some of the more ancillary aspects of containers, such as how to prepare and how to integrate. The importance of actually talking about these topics before a ceremony, to make sure everyone is on the same page, and of debriefing afterwards, to reflect on how it went and what could be better. We discussed abstract ideas, like our inner energetic containers, and how they work together to co-create the space we share. There was talk about how sometimes things go sideways, and how we need to work together with vulnerability and honesty to repair ruptures. We discussed interventions and how the most subtle and minimally invasive techniques are often the best. It was rich and went into unexpected directions. I think it's good practice to talk about these things. It's good to talk about them on a community level, and it's necessary to talk about them with people you plan on going into non-ordinary states with. Do you have a journey coming up? I bet if you talked to your fellow travellers about each of the above bullet points, you'd gain a clarity and connection that you didn't have before. You might come to an intimacy and understanding you hadn't considered. Just riff on them, or journal on the questions. Allow yourself to become always more intentional about your growth and transformation. Of course, these are topics that we cover in our Coaching Training Program, starting in September. If you're interested in becoming a Psychedelic Integration Coach, you can shoot me an email or come to the training session this friday. Training Info SessionFriday, March 27th at 3pm Eastern time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-tam-psychedelic-integration-coaching-training-info-call-tickets-1985408746005?aff=oddtdtcreator Ever spend a couple hours watching old surf videos? Rick Griffin, poster artist, goes surfing The Golden Road - Mentorship, Peer Support, Supervision, and Skill Building for Serious Psychonauts and Healing ProfessionalsThe Golden Road has evolved into a wonderful group of practitioners. We meet every Thursday at noon eastern, and there are monthly masterclasses as well. There is also a large archive (over 200 hours) of psychedelic education and past talks. The wonderful people who show up share not only their journeys, but the journeys of those they steward. It's become a place of learning, support, accountability, and peer review. Folks are learning some things from me, but they are also learning from each other. We all face unique challenges as we work in this space, and it's great to have a place where we can bring them for non-judgmental feedback and reflection. You're invited. Click here to join The Tam Integration Coaching Training Program - Fall CohortThis cohort is full, and we're now interviewing for the fall session. If you're interested, fill out this form, and we'll reach out soon: https://forms.gle/oB9Xk6RrkDE6xtsV9 Learn More Here: https://tamintegration.com/psychedelic-coach-training/ Info Session, Friday, March 27th at 3pm Eastern time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-tam-psychedelic-integration-coaching-training-info-call-tickets-1985408746005?aff=oddtdtcreator DisclaimerNothing in this email should be considered medical or legal advice. We're not suggesting that you break any laws or do anything dangerous. This email is offered as education and entertainment in the spirit of harm reduction. Consult medical and legal professionals if you have questions. Sometimes, there are affiliate links in this email. It helps support this project. Thank you! |
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