Sascha B Thal, Paris Baker, Jonathon Marinis, Michelle Wieberneit, Jason M Sharbanee, Raimundo Bruno, Petra M Skeffington, Stephen J Bright
Serotonergic psychedelics and related substances have been explored as potential adjuncts in substance-assisted psychotherapy (SAPT) for treating various disorders. SAPT can be divided into three phases: preparation, administration and integration. Integration is commonly defined as the comprehension and effective application of insights from psychedelic experiences into everyday life. However, there is limited research regarding the most appropriate therapeutic approach during SAPT. In this article, we discuss the current evidence for different therapeutic frameworks for integration sessions when serotonergic psychedelics and entactogens are used as adjuncts to psychotherapy...
December 26, 2023: Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy