Psychedelic trip & therapy
A psychedelic trip combined with therapy offers a unique and powerful approach to psychic healing and personal growth. This combination is particularly effective for several reasons, both scientifically and practically substantiated.
A psychedelic trip can be good for neurobiology in itself. Scientific research has shown that psychedelics affect the neurochemistry of the brain. They can stimulate the production of neurotrophic factors such as BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which is crucial for neuroplasticity. This means that the brain is able to form new connections and adapt, which is essential for recovery and growth. The combination of these neurobiological effects with therapeutic guidance can lead to lasting changes in behavior and emotional responses.
Furthermore, psychedelics can significantly alter a person’s state of consciousness. This can lead to deeper insights and a re-evaluation of personal experiences. During a psychedelic session, people can often break through emotional blocks and relive traumas from a new perspective. This can help process unresolved emotions and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. If a psychedelic session is guided by a therapist, even more results can be achieved in this area.
Trip therapy Netherlands
Triptherapie has officially been one of the largest providers of psychedelic sessions in a therapeutic context in the Netherlands since 2018. The team consists of eight therapists and coaches who can all contribute to psychedelic therapy processes thanks to their unique backgrounds. You can choose from professional female and male supervisors or therapists such as psychologists and psychosocial therapists.
Trip therapy takes a holistic approach, focusing not only on the psychedelic experience, but also on the client’s physical and mental health. This includes advice on nutrition, exercise, and supplements, which can enhance the effectiveness of the psychedelic session. A healthy lifestyle can sensitize the receptors in the brain, making the psychedelic experience deeper and more meaningful.
Psychedelics in therapy
In psychedelic therapy, as offered by Triptherapie, you can choose from several legal psychedelic substances that have therapeutic value. The most common psychedelics used in this context are:
Psilocybin: This is the active ingredient found in magic truffles. Psilocybin therapy is often used to treat various mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety disorders. It has been shown to promote communication between the subconscious and conscious mind, which can help break through limiting patterns.
MDMA: This substance is often used in therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other emotional problems. MDMA therapy can facilitate emotional processing and help clients be more open during conversations, which can be crucial to the therapeutic process.
LSD: Although LSD itself is not used directly, there are legal analogues of LSD that can provide the same therapeutic effects. LSD therapy can help explore deeper emotional and psychological layers.
At Triptherapie, we carefully consider which psychedelics best suit your personal situation. This is done through an intake procedure in which your medical and psychological background is discussed. Based on this information, advice can be given on which psychedelic therapy is most suitable for you.
It is important to emphasize that the choice of a specific psychedelic depends on several factors, such as the nature of the psychological symptoms, the desired experience (e.g., visual hallucinations versus emotional openness), and personal preference.