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Somatic & Relational Psychedelic Therapy: A New Era in Mental Health (Saj Razvi)
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In this conversation with Saj Razvi, Director of Psychedelic Somatic Institute, we explore Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). PSIP is a somatic trauma therapy addressing mental health concerns in psychedelic states, focusing on relational wounding and self-correction. It involves regressing to early developmental stages to heal core self and attachment wounds, reclaiming parts lost to trauma for a more empathetic life.
Saj and Rachael discuss the critical role of secure attachment, viewing it as a stabilizing gift that surpasses material wealth. They cover pathways in transpersonal psychedelic therapy, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation, resources, and relational support. They also highlight the importance of addressing negative transference and ethical considerations in therapy.
Takeaways
- Psychedelic somatic interactional psychotherapy (PSIP) is a somatic trauma modality designed to work with mental health concerns in the psychedelic state of consciousness.
- PSIP is interactive and relational, focusing on the human realm of wounding and relational ruptures.
- The goal of PSIP is to resolve symptoms by accessing homeostatic self-correction mechanisms in our mental health functioning.
- PSIP involves regression to early developmental stages to rework core sense of self and attachment wounds.
- The process can be challenging and requires a supportive container.
- The goal is to reclaim parts of ourselves that went numb or became disembodied due to trauma, leading to a more open-hearted and empathetic way of being in the world. Secure attachment is a gift that provides stability and goodness in our lives.
- Transpersonal psychedelic therapy can take different pathways, and it is important to consider the potential complications and the need for thorough preparation.
- Addressing negative transference is crucial in therapy, as it allows for the exploration of past relational wounds and the potential for healing.
- Ethical considerations, such as the therapist's own work and the importance of holding space for negative transference, are essential in providing effective therapy.
- Psychedelic therapy should be approached with caution and thorough research to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Saj Razvi is the Founder and Director of Education at Psychedelic Somatic Institute, Saj is a pioneer in the field of Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). With a background as a clinical researcher in the MAPS Phase 2 trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, he also serves on the faculty at Synthesis and has taught PTSD studies at the University of Denver and a PhD course at the University of Copenhagen. PSIP, developed by Saj, is a cutting-edge therapy focusing on utilizing psychedelics to heal complex childhood trauma through relational and autonomic processes. Saj trains clinicians to provide effective, legal psychedelic treatments using accessible medicines like cannabis and ketamine, offering PSI training and supervision internationally
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