- Distinguish psychedelic harm reduction approaches from medically-oriented, law enforcement focused, and well intentioned but uninformed approaches to dealing with disruptive individuals on psychedelics
- Understand how “bad trips” are difficult from challenging experiences, learn how to prevent them, and know how to deal with them when they do arise
- Learn how to prepare for the most meaningful, safe, and healing psychedelic experience possible while accounting for drug-drug interactions and the entourage effect
- Understand how to be a helpful “trip sitter” and ethically support others having psychedelic experiences
- Learn about ways to prevent trip sitter burnout and compassion fatigue
- Learn about strategies for integrating psychedelic experiences and appreciate the importance of integration in making the most out of an entheogenic journey
The Importance of Psychedelic Harm Reduction
Laying the foundations, we define the term “psychedelic harm reduction” and demonstrate its importance through the story of a trip gone awry. We also define and demystify “bad trips.”
- 25 Minutes
Guidelines for Tripping
Here we review the basic elements of creating a safe, positive trip experience and minimizing the risk of harm. Topics covered include intention, set, and setting; substance choice, purity, dose, and orientation; drug-drug interactions; company; and the infamous “flight instructions.”
- 35 Minutes
Trip Sitting Basics
An introduction to the core principles of supporting another individual during their psychedelic experience. We consider the case of someone having a difficult time on LSD, review trip sitting ethics, and offer suggestions for sitter self care.
- 20 Minutes
Integration & Closing
The basics for making the most out of a psychedelic experience, whether it was challenging, illuminating, blissful, or other. After a quick recap of the preceding modules, we take a look at some other handy resources for further reading and learning.
- 10 Minutes
