Before the Journey
Preparation is casual but intentional. We'll go over any questions or reservations you have and meet them with honest answers. We'll talk about what to expect, while leaving enough open so the experience stays yours.
We’ll create intentions, and explore how and why they're fundamentally different from expectations. We’ll discuss grounding techniques in the event you need them, and how to trust the process when things get uncomfortable. Additionally, we’ll go over some practical tips like diet, set and setting in the days and hours leading up to, and immediately following the experience.
After the Journey
I recommend the first session happen two to four days after the experience. Not exactly immediately, but while you're still pretty raw. In this state of soft vulnerability, you'll have more access to the emotional experience, rather than the intellectualized “heady” period to follow.
This session is mostly yours. You talk, I listen. What you saw, heard and felt. What strong emotions came up and what brought them on. This session isn't about guidance or interpretation. It's a place to dump everything into the pan. The sifting comes later.
The Ongoing Work
More will surface in the days and weeks to follow. Realizations that seem to appear from out of nowhere, connections you didn't put together before. This is where the true power of psychedelics can be found.
The month after a journey is crucial. Document everything. Journal, voice memos, notes, texts to yourself or even to me at 2am. Whatever works for you. Making sense of the experience beyond the pretty imagery takes time, reflection and attention.
How It Looks
One complimentary 45-min preparation session leading up to the journey. This is optional, as those with more experience may have their own preparation practice locked down.
Four weekly one-on-one sessions following the journey. Your circuitry has been scrambled (for the better) and the month following is an important timeframe to reacclimate and productively re-wire yourself before the outside world gets a chance to.
Interim support between sessions. In the days and weeks to follow, whether something strong is coming up for you, or you had a small but profound realization, send them to me. I’ll address what needs to be addressed in the moment, and put pins in the rest for the next session.