26SW14 - Bridging Worlds: Psilocybin, Plant Allies, and the Art of Psychedelic Healing, Part 1

Speakers: Suzanne Blaising, PhD and Mary Rondeau, ND, RH (AHG)

This session introduces the clinical foundations of psychedelic-assisted therapy within an integrative and naturopathic psychiatry framework. Participants will explore the historical and contemporary use of plant-based psychedelics such as Psilocybe species and Banisteriopsis caapi-containing preparations, with attention to mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, and current regulatory landscapes. The lecture emphasizes preparation, set and setting, trauma-informed care, and ethical considerations essential to safe and effective practice. Integration of botanical medicine, lifestyle support, and psychotherapy principles to optimize outcomes will be discussed.

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