Psychedelics - Keith Norris Counselling, New Westminster

Navigating the Spiritual Journey: Psychedelics and Underhill’s Mystical Framework

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Spiritual growth is a deeply personal and transformative journey. We often draw upon Evelyn Underhill's (1911) framework of mysticism to help individuals navigate their spiritual paths. Underhill outlines stages that many experience as they seek deeper meaning and connection in their lives. In parallel, there's a resurgence of interest in the potential role of psychedelics—such as psilocybin and LSD—in facilitating spiritual experiences (Richards,…

Exploring Psychedelic Therapy for Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Concept and Pilot Project

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Post category:psychedelics Narcissistic Personality Disorder Psychedelic Therapy Research

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is characterized by persistent grandiosity, a need for excessive admiration, and a pronounced lack of empathy, posing substantial challenges to psychotherapeutic efforts. Recent advances suggest that psychedelic therapies, particularly those inducing ego dissolution, might offer new pathways for treatment. This concept paper examines the potential of psychedelic-induced authentic self-construction for treating NPD, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and…

Navigating the Psychedelic Journey: The Imperative of Qualified Integration Therapy

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The field of mental health treatment is evolving, and recent research highlights the significant benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapies. These therapies, which utilize psychedelic compounds, have shown promising results beyond their recreational use. As more individuals seek these benefits, there's a growing demand for professional psychedelic support. However, alongside these advancements, there's a rise in negative experiences. By Keith Norris Many individuals feel confused,…

Transformative Experiences

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“Living rationally and authentically means understanding that life centrally involves making leaps of faith, both small and large, and that the value of living is to a large extent the value of experiencing your life, whatever that experience is”. – L.A. Paul The concept of a "transformative experience" comes from philosophy, particularly in the work of L.A. Paul, and it refers to an…