Join us for a captivating forum exploring the pioneering work of Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson before psychedelics, their Boasian anthropology influence, and their roles as public intellectuals during the Cold War. Discover their interactions with early psychedelic researchers, the impact of major foundations like Macy, Rockefeller, and Ford, and their personal acquaintance with psychedelics. […]
Explore the future of mental health treatment in our upcoming forum dedicated to MDMA-assisted therapy. We’ll dive into critical topics such as evaluating efficacy in experiential treatments, assessing the combined value of psychotherapy and medicine, and comparing risks between daily versus intermittent dosing regimens. Gain insights into FDA considerations for unmet medical needs and the […]
Psychedelics have encompassed a colorful history of the enchanted, wayward, and weird; its history also includes concrete ways queer folk have fundamentally shaped the substance, style, and spirituality of the psychedelic movement. At the same time, some queer people have been harmed by psychedelic culture’s heteronormative assumptions. As the psychedelic renaissance reaches a pivotal moment […]
Join our discussion on the growing intersection of Judaism and Psychedelics, and its role in the renewal of Judaism through altered states of consciousness. We’ll explore how psychedelics are changing Jewish culture and how Judaism itself is becoming an expression of and a container for psychedelic experiences. We’ll also discuss the role of Judaism as […]
Join us for an insightful conversation with award-winning artist and filmmaker Maxi Cohen as she unveils the profound impact ayahuasca has had on her creative journey. Hear firsthand how this sacred medicine has transformed her life and fueled her passion for storytelling through the medium of film. Explore the inspiration behind her captivating films about […]
Are you involved with a Church that uses psychedelic sacrament? Do you want to learn how to protect your sacrament? Or are you just generally curious about the laws surrounding the religious use of psychedelic plant medicines? Come join us, get informed, and put to rest some of the myths that circulate around the Religious […]
Tuesday, September 17th from 9am to 12:00pm PDT $10 This workshop will focus on the history and teachings of the Huni Kuin people, which will be explored through dialogues with Huni Kuin as well as a film screening of Eskawata Kayawai. Topics to be explored include: ethnocide, reciprocity, right relationship, Indigenous traditions, values, thinking and […]
September 18th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT $10 Moderated by Joseph Mays, Dominique Morisano, Margaret Robinson, and Christine McCleave Explore the pioneering work of how the Urban Indigenous Collective is reshaping mental healthcare within New York City’s urban Indigenous community amidst the burgeoning psychedelic renaissance. Gain insights into the multitude of Indigenous identities across the United […]
Professional spiritual health practitioners hold expertise in psychology, spirituality, religion, metaphysics, theology, existential care, and meaning-making. They represent diverse religious, spiritual and humanist traditions. Ecologically-based spiritual care affirms a view of spirituality that includes reciprocity, planetary healing, adaptation to climate change, indigenous reciprocity, and ecological grief. An ecologically-integrated approach to psychedelic therapies includes: Support for […]
