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TRAUMA-INFORMED PLANT MEDICINE MASTERCLASS: WORKING WITH PSILOCYBIN

Overview

Trauma-informed psilocybin facilitation refers to the use of the psychedelic compound psilocybin with safety and trauma sensitivity, with a particular focus on understanding and addressing trauma imprints that may arise. Psilocybin is the active compound found in certain species of mushrooms.

When facilitating psilocybin experiences for individuals who have experienced trauma, it is essential to approach the process with a trauma-informed lens. This means that facilitators should have a deep understanding of trauma, its impact on individuals, and how to create a safe and supportive environment for healing.

plant medicine masterclass working with psilocybin

You’ll receive: 

THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PLANT MEDICINE FACILITATION

Being trauma-informed in psilocybin facilitation essential, and we will be covering the following topics in our masterclass:

  1. Safety: Trauma survivors may have unique sensitivities and vulnerabilities. Trauma-informed facilitation prioritizes safety and minimizes the risk of re-traumatization. By understanding trauma and its effects, facilitators can create a safe environment that promotes healing and minimizes potential harm.
  2. Trust and Therapeutic Alliance: Building a trusting and therapeutic relationship between the facilitator and the participant is crucial. Trauma-informed facilitation emphasizes the establishment of trust, respect, and rapport, which are essential for trauma survivors to feel comfortable and supported during the psilocybin experience,
  3. Trauma Triggers: Trauma survivors may have triggers—certain stimuli or situations that can evoke intense emotional or physiological reactions linked to their traumatic experiences. Trauma-informed facilitation helps identify and mitigate potential triggers during the psilocybin session, ensuring a more contained and manageable experience for the participant.
  4. Empowerment and Choice: Trauma-informed facilitation recognizes the importance of giving individuals a sense of empowerment and choice. Trauma survivors may have experienced a loss of control during their traumatic experiences. By involving participants in the decision-making process and respecting their autonomy, facilitators help restore a sense of agency, which can contribute to the healing process.
  5. Understanding Trauma Responses: Trauma can manifest in various ways, such as hyperarousal, dissociation, or numbing. Facilitators who are trauma-informed are familiar with these responses and can adapt their approach accordingly. They can provide appropriate support and interventions to address and regulate the participant’s emotional and physiological responses during the psilocybin experience.
  6. Integration and Aftercare: Trauma-informed facilitation extends beyond the psilocybin session itself. It includes comprehensive integration support and aftercare. Trauma survivors often require ongoing support in integrating and making sense of their experiences, and trauma-informed facilitators provide the necessary resources, guidance, and referrals for continued healing.

 

By integrating trauma-informed principles into psilocybin facilitation, the process becomes more attuned to the specific needs and vulnerabilities of trauma survivors. This approach helps create a safer, more supportive, and empowering environment, maximizing the therapeutic potential of psilocybin while minimizing the risk of re-traumatization.

DETAILS & INVESTMENT

Your purchase includes:

  • The 90 mins Live Zoom workshop recording
  • The 90 mins audio recording to download.
  • Your PDF manual on trauma-informed tips and tools, along with helpful protocols and reflection worksheets for Psilocybin Facilitation.

 

Cost: $50 USD Full/ $35 USD Early Bird before 23rd June

Date: 9th July Sunday 10 am – 11.30 am EST

The recording of the program will be available to watch with your purchase on our online platform within 24 – 48 hours.

YOUR TEACHERS

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Atira Tan, MA, SEP

Head of Integration
AYA HEALING RETREATS

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Roger Lockshier ShamanFire

Trauma-Informed
Psilocybin Facilitator

Level Up With Us

With Roger Lockshier, Trauma-Informed Psilocybin Facilitator and Atira Tan, M.A. Somatic Trauma Specialist & Educator.

SOMATIC TRAUMA-INFORMED PLANT MEDICINE INTEGRATION

Limited
$ 50
  • 90 mins video recording
  • 90 mins audio recording
  • PDF manual, protocols, and reflection worksheets

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Atira Tan

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Trauma Specialist - Integration Support

Hailing from her native Singapore Atira Tan, now based in Melbourne Australia, has over 15 years experience healing trauma through yoga, mindfulness, art, and counseling. Atira has a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Latrobe University, Melbourne, she was featured on TED X, is the founder of Art to Healing and the annual international Yogathon event, Yoga for Freedom. Atira works extensively throughout Asia and Australia in various projects that are centered around healing and empowering women and girls who have been sexually abused and violated through the sex trafficking industry.

From 2004 onwards, Atira established numerous clinical art therapy and trauma recovery programs and has partnered with international organizations to bring art therapy, somatic therapies, yoga, mindfulness to the refugee camps of Burma, the war zones of Cambodia, the brothels of Kathmandu, regions devastated by earthquakes in Nepal and to remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. In addition to her not-for-profit work, Art to Healing, Atira works as a clinician and clinical supervisor in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and as an educator in Transpersonal Art Therapy. Like Elio, Atira is dedicated to creating the space for transformative experiences to occur for each participant. She is the head of our integration team and as well as teaching yoga on selected retreats, she will facilitate your post-retreat integration sessions via Skype.

More about Atira Tan: atiratan.com

“My mission is to inspire others to step into their TRUTH, to LOVE themselves wholeheartedly and to EMPOWER their unique EXPRESSION in the world.”

atira

Atira Tan

ayahuasca vine

Trauma Specialist - Integration Support

Hailing from her native Singapore Atira Tan, now based in Melbourne Australia, has over 15 years experience healing trauma through yoga, mindfulness, art, and counseling. Atira has a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Latrobe University, Melbourne, she was featured on TED X, is the founder of Art to Healing and the annual international Yogathon event, Yoga for Freedom. Atira works extensively throughout Asia and Australia in various projects that are centered around healing and empowering women and girls who have been sexually abused and violated through the sex trafficking industry.

From 2004 onwards, Atira established numerous clinical art therapy and trauma recovery programs and has partnered with international organizations to bring art therapy, somatic therapies, yoga, mindfulness to the refugee camps of Burma, the war zones of Cambodia, the brothels of Kathmandu, regions devastated by earthquakes in Nepal and to remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. In addition to her not-for-profit work, Art to Healing, Atira works as a clinician and clinical supervisor in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and as an educator in Transpersonal Art Therapy. Like Elio, Atira is dedicated to creating the space for transformative experiences to occur for each participant. She is the head of our integration team and as well as teaching yoga on selected retreats, she will facilitate your post-retreat integration sessions via Skype.

More about Atira Tan: atiratan.com

“My mission is to inspire others to step into their TRUTH, to LOVE themselves wholeheartedly and to EMPOWER their unique EXPRESSION in the world.”