Entries by John Robertson

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Improving Y/our Relationship with Psychedelics

For the closing post of this PSYJuly 2021, I would like to share my thoughts on an aspect of long-term psychedelic integration. That is, how we relate to psychedelics. I think improving our relationship with psychedelics is a key but mostly unrecognised piece of long-term integration. This piece is more relevant for the long term […]

When You’re Tripping, Treat Yourself Like a Child

So, if our tripping selves are basically children, what does that mean about how we will approach a session?  Well, children need parenting, and I’d say the best way to approach that role is in a loving and caring way. Whether we’re looking after ourselves, or tripsitting for someone else, this can mean a number of things…

Creating Your Own Psychedelic Settings – Stations, Spaces, and Places

Setting up the space for a psychedelic session can help to make the experience as seamless and frictionless as possible. This way you can make the most of your trip and the time available. Careful preparation of the setting is a way of being a kind and considerate sitter for yourself ahead of time. It’s giving a gift to your future self and building a friendly relationship with your shamanic persona.  

Learning How To Use Psychedelics

I honestly believe that learning how to use psychedelics is one of the most useful skills one can learn. You may have heard psychedelics being called a technology or a tool. They are sometimes referred to as a technology for exploration and growth. Beyond those more abstract terms, they can also be very practical in […]

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2 Music Playlists For Therapeutic MDMA Sessions

MDMA has long been known as a party drug but it’s effects have shown it to be an ideal tool for use in therapy. If you are planning a therapeutically oriented MDMA session and looking for a ready made playlist to use, this post contains links to two music playlists. Playlists: 1. Psychedelic Therapy Playlist 3 – […]