Psychedelics, Archetypes, and Therapeutic Healing

In this 2024 conversation with Travis Glen Sebera, Sunny Strasburg discusses the powerful convergence of art, archetypal psychotherapy, and psychedelics in promoting healing and self-discovery. Included in this deep dialogue are the value of the hero/heroine’s journey, creative expression, the importance of mirroring and reflection in the therapeutic process, and the potential of psychedelics for working with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Strasburg emphasizes, "Consciousness is in everything, filtered by the brain, and psychedelics expand that consciousness." The conversation delves into the nuances of psychedelic-assisted therapy, including group settings, preparation, and integration, while highlighting the importance of a trauma-informed approach and proper facilitator training.

Sunny Strasburg, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and trainer. She is trained in Internal Family Systems and is an EMDR-certified trauma specialist. Her practice includes an integration of psychotherapy, art, archetypal psychology, and psychedelic-assisted healing. Strasburg is a graduate of the Certification for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She offers Ketamine Assisted Therapy and retreats and co-leads trainings with Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., the originator of Internal Family Systems. She is the author of:

The Theradelic Approach: Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychedelics for Healing • (Sunny Strasburg, LMFT 2023)

Interview Date: 06/26/24 Tags: MP3, Sunny Strasburg, psychotherapy, art therapy, psychedelics, mental health, trauma healing, group therapy, MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, hero's journey, archetypal psychology, Psychology, Health & Healing, Arts & Creativity

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