Considerations

Understanding The Process & Cornerstones of Effective Treatment

Our program utilizes the use of psilocybin. There is a growing interest in the use of this psychedelic medicine, as studies have shown it to be a powerful tool that can help fundamentally transform a patient’s life. Psilocybin mushrooms are now legal in several states and municipalities, including Ann Arbor, Michigan, where our facilities are headquartered.

Set and Setting: This principle highlights the significance of both mindset (the ‘set’) and environment (the ‘setting’) during a psychedelic experience. Creating a supportive and safe environment, accompanied by trained guides, plays a vital role in optimizing the potential benefits while minimizing risks.

Intention: Prior to engaging in a psychedelic session, individuals are advised to establish distinct objectives for their encounter. These intentions may revolve around fostering personal development, addressing past traumas, attaining profound insights, or achieving clarity regarding life matters.

Integration: Following the psychedelic experience, the integration phase assumes significant importance. It encompasses the essential task of helping patients assimilate the insights gained during their experience into everyday life. Integration of the patient’s profound encounter often includes activities such as follow-up coaching sessions, journaling, meditation, or other practices.

Other Considerations

Preparation Phase

1. Establishing Rapport & Trust: Our care professionals strive to cultivate a strong connection with patients to build trust, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment.

2. Understanding Participants and Depression Experience: Our care professionals carefully assess each patient’s experience with depression and anxiety.

3. Clear and Detailed Preparation Instructions: Care professionals Offer precise guidelines and instructions for the upcoming process.

  • Address any concerns related to the preparation phase.

4. Planning Logistics: We organize and communicate the logistical aspects of the program. Ensure participants are well-informed about schedules and arrangements.

5. Addressing Questions and Anxieties:

  • Encourage open communication and create a safe space for inquiries.
  • Responsively address any anxieties or uncertainties participants may have.

6. Teaching Supportive Concepts and Skills:

  • Educate participants on essential concepts and coping skills.
  • Enable them to develop practical tools to manage their depression and anxiety.

7. Facilitating Intention Development:

  • Assist clients in defining their goals and intentions for the program.
  • Guide them in setting personalized objectives to work towards.

Understanding Trauma-Informed Care

  • There is significant symptom overlap between trauma and depression, making it crucial to approach both with sensitivity and expertise.
  • Trauma can manifest in distinctive ways when combined with psychedelics, necessitating a careful and informed approach.
  • Being attuned to the needs of individual patients ensures the delivery of skillful and compassionate treatment.

Culturally Competent

Care emphasizes addressing diverse factors in all aspects of treatment, while also acknowledging the significant role of culture in development, treatment, and preventing relapse.

Collective Care

Recognize the collective impact of societal conditions, including structural and economic factors, the level of community support, and systemic biases.