For those of us still new to the field, it would be helpful if you would use acronyms after first introducing the name or group. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Thanks.
“In the absence of empirically derived and tested psychotherapy practices during dosing sessions, psychedelic therapists follow a set of untested guiding principles based on observations and beliefs from early psychedelic researchers.”
This quote feels off to me. Many of the practices psychedelic therapists use have been tested by literally ages of real-world trial and error. I support rigorous scientific research, but I believe we have to show deep respect for the work that underground therapists, tribal healers, and others have done. These people are experts too.
And for all its advantages, laboratory research also has significant flaws.
For those of us still new to the field, it would be helpful if you would use acronyms after first introducing the name or group. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Thanks.
“In the absence of empirically derived and tested psychotherapy practices during dosing sessions, psychedelic therapists follow a set of untested guiding principles based on observations and beliefs from early psychedelic researchers.”
This quote feels off to me. Many of the practices psychedelic therapists use have been tested by literally ages of real-world trial and error. I support rigorous scientific research, but I believe we have to show deep respect for the work that underground therapists, tribal healers, and others have done. These people are experts too.
And for all its advantages, laboratory research also has significant flaws.
Always a great read