Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
You’ve been guided to moments that are difficult to rationalize and you’re looking to “make sense” of it.
There’s a part of you that believes you are not enough, undeserving, filled with worry and negative thoughts. There’s another part of you that knows you are whole, deserving, expansive — and might’ve only started to experience this in a non-ordinary conscious state.
What is true for you now?
Integration is the practice of allowing the insights found in your experience to continue with your day to day. Often, a spiritual awakening or psychedelic experience can feel confusing with old patterns wanting to re-establish or root deeper. It can be scary or uncomfortable to notice these new insights and give yourself permission to align with them. I offer a container to explore without judgement or pathologizing.
Together we can:
- Set intentions
- Navigate boundaries (physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual)
- Re-learn to read your nervous system
- Re-process limiting beliefs
Identify and decolonize what practices are meaningful to you
Please note, my approach is not one that centers on love and light or ego death. I am not here to impose my beliefs, have acknowledgement from an Elder, or claim to be a spiritual guide or shaman. Click here to read more about my therapy approach.
Spiritual Remembering
A spiritual awakening or remembering is not always related to experiences with medicine and a psychedelic experience is not always a spiritual awakening. Remembering and re-building a relationship with your intuitive gifts, spirits, guides, guardians, ancestors is a personal practice. My purpose is not to define your experiences or give a checklist. Rather, we can explore together and complicate the relationships to old patterns.
Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
My hope is we navigate what feels safer for you, rather than taking a heroic or macrodose unprepared or as a miracle cure. I believe in a safer alternative and am experienced in supporting folx navigating shame and trauma. Preparation looks like introducing tools to assist with creating your setting: reading the nervous system, resource moments of joy, pleasure, or strength, engage with mindfulness practices, identifying a pod of support, and/or reprocess limiting beliefs. Integration looks like a continuation of preparation but with what is true for you now? We explore how to continue these new or remembered insights into the body.
I do not condone or promote the use of plant medicine, assist folx in finding how to access, sit or provide therapy while clients are under the influence. If you are looking for a trip sitter or needing support while under the influence please consider utilizing the Fireside Project Peer Support Line (62-FIRESIDE, 623-473-7433).
I support decriminalization and have a harm reduction approach with individuals when it comes to psychedelics. Meaning, I believe in medicine being with people over large corporations and licensing boards since the foundation of what we know about plant medicine is because of Indigenous folx. On an individual scale, I know folx will find medicine for reasons they’re called to.
If you’d like to discuss more, please be mindful of what information you send via email or my contact form.
How to Maximize the Benefits with Steph Tuazon
Psychedelics have been used for centuries for their potential to produce profound experiences and insights. However, these substances also carry risks and can be challenging to navigate without proper guidance and support. That’s where a specialist like Steph Tuazon comes in.
Steph Tuazon is an experienced coach and guide who specializes in psychedelic preparation and integration. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of psychedelic preparation and integration, the role of a specialist like Steph Tuazon, and some tips for maximizing the benefits of your psychedelic experiences.
Why Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Matter?
Psychedelic substances have the potential to produce powerful and transformative experiences. However, these experiences can also be overwhelming and even traumatizing if not approached with care and intention. That’s why preparation and integration are so important.
Preparation involves taking steps to ensure that you are physically and mentally ready for a psychedelic experience. This might involve abstaining from certain substances, taking care of your physical health, and setting intentions for the experience.
Integration, on the other hand, involves incorporating insights and experiences from the psychedelic experience into your daily life. This might involve processing difficult emotions, making changes in your lifestyle, or seeking support from a mental health professional.
Why Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Matter?
Psychedelic substances have the potential to produce powerful and transformative experiences. However, these experiences can also be overwhelming and even traumatizing if not approached with care and intention. That’s why preparation and integration are so important.
Preparation involves taking steps to ensure that you are physically and mentally ready for a psychedelic experience. This might involve abstaining from certain substances, taking care of your physical health, and setting intentions for the experience.
Integration, on the other hand, involves incorporating insights and experiences from the psychedelic experience into your daily life. This might involve processing difficult emotions, making changes in your lifestyle, or seeking support from a mental health professional.
The Role of a Specialist in Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
Psychedelic preparation and integration can be challenging to navigate on your own. That’s where a specialist like Steph Tuazon comes in.
Steph Tuazon is an experienced guide who can help you navigate the complexities of psychedelic preparation and integration. She has a deep understanding of the potential benefits and risks of psychedelic use, as well as the importance of proper preparation and integration.
As a specialist, Steph can help you to set intentions for your experience, create a supportive environment, and develop strategies for processing difficult emotions and integrating insights into your daily life. She can also provide support and guidance as you navigate the challenges that may arise during and after a psychedelic experience.
Tips for Maximizing the Benefits of Psychedelic Experiences
While there is no guaranteed way to ensure a positive psychedelic experience, there are steps you can take to maximize the potential benefits. Some tips for getting the most out of your psychedelic experiences include:
Before taking a psychedelic substance, take some time to reflect on your goals and intentions for the experience. This might involve journaling, meditating, or speaking with a specialist like Steph Tuazon.
Your physical surroundings can have a big impact on your psychedelic experience. Make sure that you are in a safe and comfortable space, with people you trust and who understand your intentions for the experience.
Psychedelic experiences can bring up a wide range of emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. Rather than trying to push these emotions away, try to embrace them and allow them to teach you what you need to learn.
Psychedelic experiences can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Make sure to take care of yourself after the experience, by eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or confused after a psychedelic experience. Reach out to friends, family, or a mental health professional like Steph Tuazon for support and guidance as you integrate your insights into your daily life.
In conclusion, psychedelic preparation and integration are critical for maximizing the benefits of psychedelic experiences. By working with a specialist like Steph Tuazon, setting intentions, creating a safe environment, embracing difficult emotions, practicing self-care, and seeking support, you can have a transformative and positive psychedelic experience that can lead to long-term growth and healing.