Psychedelics & Plant Medicines
Are you considering the use of plant medicines or psychedelics?
In recent years, there has been a new wave of interest in the medicinal use of plants, such as cannabis, and psychedelics, such as psilocybin, to treat depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other diagnoses. Plant medicines and psychedelics are also being utilized as powerful healing tools that can help to facilitate deep, transformative exploration of self. While the use of plant medicines and psychedelics may indeed facilitate profound transformation, it is crucial to respect the complexity involved in accessing and benefiting from expanded states of consciousness.
Anticipating the Potential for Darkness and “Shadow Work” with Psychedelics
As the use of plant medicines and psychedelics becomes normalized in American mainstream culture, it is important to acknowledge and anticipate the potential for darkness and “shadow work” that individuals may confront during a psychedelic experience. It is not all fun and games or “tripping” for recreation. Accessing the sacred medicinal opportunities and outcomes of psychedelics requires intentional preparation, engagement, and integration so as to maximize the potential to heal, create new habits, and make meaningful behavioral changes. At The Keely Group, we take our role in assisting patients with this journey very seriously.
What is Psychedelic Therapy?
Psychedelic Therapy is a therapeutic approach that combines the benefits of plant medicines and psychedelics with professional therapeutic support and exploration. By utilizing the transformative power of plant medicines and psychedelics with a parallel therapeutic relationship, individuals can effectively navigate their psychedelic experiences, integrate the insights gained, and empower themselves to integrate meaningful perspectives and desired behavioral changes.
Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Model
At The Keely Group, our therapists use a Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) model. This modality aims to facilitate healing, personal growth, and self-discovery for people who have had or are considering having a psychedelic experience in any context – including peer-led, ceremonial, spiritual, in a clinical therapeutic setting outside of The Keely Group, or independently - while prioritizing safety measures that can reduce risk and potentially harmful impacts of a psychedelic experience. PHRI recognizes that the use of psychedelics can be both powerful and unpredictable, requiring careful attention to set and setting, dosage, and intentional mental/physical preparation.
Prioritizing Education, Safe Environments, Mindsets, and Responsible Use
Our approach to psychedelic therapy utilizes PHRI to incorporate a set of principles and practices aimed at minimizing potential risks and promoting well-being during psychedelic experiences. By prioritizing education, safe environments, mindset/intentions, and responsible use with the guidance of a trained psychedelic therapy provider at The Keely Group, our patients more successfully mitigate potential risks and are more likely to experience the benefits of expanded state experiences.
Integration is how we translate transformation insights that arise during a psychedelic experience into meaningful reconnections with ourselves and our communities thereafter. The integration empowers individuals to reflect on and carry their expanded state experiences forward into personal growth, deepened relationships, and overall well-being. Through the use of harm reduction and integration practices, The Keely Group hopes to help foster a culture that supports safe, transformative, and healing psychedelic experiences.
Embrace Safe and Transformative Psychedelic Therapy at The Keely Group
In the era of growing interest in the medicinal use of plant medicines and psychedelics, The Keely Group is committed to fostering safe, intentional, and transformative experiences for individuals seeking healing and self-discovery. As psychedelics become more normalized in mainstream culture, we recognize the importance of anticipating the potential for darkness and "shadow work" during these experiences.
Our Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) model prioritizes safety, education, and responsible use, ensuring that our patients can navigate their psychedelic journeys with expert therapeutic support. Through integration, we empower individuals to carry the insights gained from these experiences into their personal growth, relationships, and overall well-being. Join us on this profound journey of healing and transformation with the guidance of experienced therapists. Embrace the power of psychedelic therapy at The Keely Group and discover new horizons within yourself.
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Other Online Mental Health Services Offered at The Keely Group in New York City
In addition to Psychedelic Therapy, The Keely Group offers a wide variety of online services to fit the needs of busy professionals. We understand that you may face other challenges throughout your daily life that can affect relationships and dating, so we offer online therapy services to help you cope with these issues. Our ultimate goal is to help you streamline your life and that's why we offer an array of services such as:
