We offer Psychedlic Integration Circles at a number of locations across Australia, check our events page to see if we are holding one near you!
A typical session often follows this structure:
- 00:00 – Arrival (10 mins)
- Everyone turns off their phone – this ensures confidentiality for everyone in the room.
- Name tags – phonetically written, first name basis.
- Housekeeping – mention where the fire exists, water, toilets are if anyone needs etc.
- 00:10 – Self Introduction (5 mins)
- Introduce the moderator(s), describe their experience and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- 00:15 – What are we doing here? (10 mins)
- A short definition of integration: When taking a psychoactive – at the time it’s hard to understand what is going on, however, overtime, one can get a better perspective as the experience becomes relative to other things in your life.
- 00:25 – Group introduction (10-15 mins)
- Opt-out anonymity clause: Silent presence for solidarity + support with community
- Principles: Confidentiality, non-judgement, Safe space / Trust circle
- Go around the group, say what brought you here, intention and what you hope to get out of it.
- 00:40 – So just before we begin… Common References (15 mins)
- We are all on our own journeys, there is no authority of your experience in the room apart from yourself. This is because the psychedelic experience is often very subjective, however, there are some common terms:
- Ego, ego death, oneness
- Neuroplasticity
- Priming and framing
- Apophenia
- Cognitive bias
- Ineffable – not everything can be explained in words.
- 01:00 – Open floor for discussion (25 mins+)
- First, the lead should describe a trip of their own and explain how this was integrated into their life. Try to be vulnerable, this will encourage others to do the same.
- Go around the group, and remind people that they do not need to share and can remain anonymous. But if people would like to open up it will be received with confidentiality, non-judgement, empathy and authenticity.
\Alternatively if you would like to start your own circle make sure you read this article on how to start your own psychedelic integration circles.