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How Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Works for Depression
Navigating Psilocybin for Depression Psilocybin, a natural psychedelic found in over 100 species of naturally-growing mushrooms, has an ancient history,…
June 5, 202411 minBlog Posts
The Current Landscape of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Anxiety
Navigating Ketamine for Anxiety Disorders Ketamine has evolved from a medicine primarily used for anesthesia to a promising therapeutic agent…
May 29, 202414 minBlog Posts
PTSD, Grief, and Transformational Psychedelic Healing
PTSD, Grief, and Transformational Psychedelic Healing: A Deep Dive into Identity, Trauma, and Therapeutic Innovation The intertwining paths of post-traumatic…
May 23, 202426 minBlog Posts
What’s Happening With MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD?
Navigating MDMA for PTSD Known colloquially as ecstasy or molly, MDMA has journeyed from being a psychotherapeutic tool in the…
May 14, 202413 minBlog Posts
Beckley Academy’s Philosophy of Education
Beckley Academy’s Philosophy of Education Our philosophy of education not only guides our educational practices but also aligns with our…
May 8, 20242 minBlog Posts
Nurturing Inclusivity: Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Nurturing Inclusivity: Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In the realm of mental health treatment, the integration…
April 29, 202415 minBlog Posts
Educators as Change Agents: Addressing Social Inequity through Transformative Learning
Social injustice severs access to resources and community that are essential to fulfilling our basic human needs. With limited access…
April 26, 202430 minBlog Posts
Co-Creating the Therapeutic Experience
Co-Creating the Therapeutic Experience: Nurturing Relational Dynamics and Growth Therapy is often thought of as a journey, one embarked upon…
April 24, 202414 minBlog Posts
The Intentional Co-Construction of Meaning
Learning happens in relationship — relationship to self, others, and the world. We learn through interactions with others, the external…
April 22, 202431 minBlog Posts
Developing A Client-Centered Approach to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
The collaborative co-creation of a therapeutic container for psychedelic-assisted therapy is paramount for fostering a safe, supportive, and transformative environment.…
April 16, 202411 minBlog Posts
Cultivating Curiosity: Student-Centered Transformational Learning
A Tale of Two Learning Experiences I don’t remember much of what I learned in high school. I attended high…
April 12, 202420 minBlog Posts
Novelty and Liminality Within the Psychedelic Experience
In recent years PAT has garnered considerable attention for its promise in treating various mental health conditions, most notably depression,…
April 8, 202410 minBlog Posts
Novelty and Liminality: A Dash of Dopamine
Novel experiences are essential to engaging, relevant, and transformative learning. Novelty increases levels of dopamine in the brain, which leads…
April 4, 202423 minBlog Posts
The Trip Report Ep19: Beckley Academy — Charting the Course for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Below is a transcript from Beckley Academy's feature on The Trip Report podcast. You can find the full episode at…
March 25, 202441 minBlog Posts
Honoring the Wisdom of Women in Psychedelic Traditions
In a mental health paradigm that has been traditionally dominated by male perspectives, the burgeoning field of psychedelic-assisted therapy within…
March 19, 202414 min