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Why should you hire an integration coach (me)?

Psychedelics are powerful! They are known as nonspecific amplifiers. The phrase "nonspecific amplifier" typically refers to the concept coined by pioneering psychiatrist Stanislav Grof. He described psychedelics (like LSD, psilocybin, and cannabis) as tools that do not dictate an experience, but rather magnify whatever pre-existing mental, emotional, or environmental states are already present within the user's mind. Simply put, psychedelics bring to the surface what’s lying below the surface. This could be material we are aware of or it could be deeper and in the subconscious. Psychedelics have the tendency to shine a light on the root of our struggles and trauma and they can help us see past the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and who we are. This can be overwhelming for some, especially if you haven’t done adequate preparation before your journey, if you don’t have a safe and sacred set and setting for your journey, and if you don’t have a solid integration plan. Working with me will take the guesswork out of all of this.

what do i do and how can i help you?

I’ve received Preparation and Integration training through TAM Integration and Guide training through The Aluna Healing Center in Mendocino, CA. My training and experience has prepared me to walk my clients through each phase of the process outlined below. My main goal is to keep you safe and your process sacred, and to set you up for the meaningful change you are seeking. Together we dive into your Situation (where you are now and how you got here), Outcome (where you want to go) and Action (steps to take to get to your desired destination). We spend a lot of time doing somatic work/exercises; meaning, we focus on getting you into your body and feeling where things resonate versus thinking about it. This is paired with visualization exercises that train you to envision a different existence and way of being in your world and life. The exercises we do are specifically curated for your particular situation: the work we do in sessions, as well as the homework you complete, helps me design a program that meets your needs. Depending on the package you choose, you may get some or all of the options outlined below. Below is a brief overview of the “Sacred Journey” package (w/either Hapé, Cacao, or Cannabis (must have PA MMJ card and provide your own medicine) which includes: Preparation, Ceremony/Journey, and Integration. More detailed information about each offering can be attained by booking a Discovery Call with me. If you only want assistance with preparation and integration, or just integration, please refer to the details for that offering. Each session will begin with a grounding exercise/mediation to help bring you into your body and be more present for the session.

Preparation phase

Following our discovery call, we will have four separate coaching calls to help you prepare for your journey.

• Prep Call #1 (Outcome Elicitation): On this call we explore why you want to take a psychedelic journey, what you want to get out of your journey, and what’s been holding you back from getting that outcome so far in your life. Typically 90 mins.

• Prep Call #2 (Review Holistic Intake): The Holistic Intake helps us dig deeper than we did in our initial conversations and gives us a more complete picture of your challenges and your goals. This gives me a better sense of where you currently are in your life, how you got here, and where you would like to go. Typically 60 mins.

• Prep Call #3 (Intention Setting): On this call we will discuss what an intention is, why it’s important, and then we will proceed to work together to construct a well-formed intention for your ceremony. Typically 60 mins.

• Prep Call #4 (Ceremony Logistics and Familiarization): On this call we will finalize ceremony timeline and sequence of events for your ceremony. We will discuss your sacred medicine of choice and how that might play out for you during your ceremony. I will answer any and all questions you may have about your ceremony. Typically 60 mins.

ceremony

CEREMONY DAY: The ceremony day can last 8-10 hours (including pre-ceremony rituals/exercises, and post-ceremony conversation), and it is highly recommended that you clear your schedule for the entirety of your ceremony day. This day is designed to be deeply intentional, personally meaningful, and transformative. You’ve done a lot of work to get to this point, and your ceremony day (and you) deserves honor and reverence. The completion of your ceremony also begins the Integration phase and you will be sent home with some steps to take to begin grounding yourself and processing your journey.

integration phase

Integration is where we “integrate” what happened in your journey into your life. We take lessons learned, insights, epiphanies, and newly acquired realizations about your life (your successes and your struggles) - that came up during your journey - and turn them into actionable steps to help you fulfill your desired outcomes. We also process and make meaning of bizarre or confusing content from your journey and put it into context for further processing. The goal here is to ground yourself (immediately following the journey), tell the story of your journey, discover what deserves further exploration/processing, and establish a road map with actionable steps to take your journey from a “cool story” to a deeply meaningful and personal process that brings you closer to the life you want to be living. The Integration Phase has a less structured sequence than the Preparation Phase; meaning that, depending on how your journey went and what came up, we may spend more or less time on certain topics that apply to your specific situation. The Integration Phase includes four separate calls where we create a safe container that assists in transforming a meaningful experience into lasting growth, clarity, and embodied change and may look something like the following:

• Integration Call #1 (Tell Your Story/Trip Report): *This session should be scheduled within the first 72 hours following your journey* The first integration call is about landing. After a powerful experience, there can be a temptation to immediately figure everything out. Instead, we begin by slowing down and creating space for the experience to be heard. Typically 60 mins.

• Integration Call #2 (Exploring the Deeper Story): Every journey speaks in a unique language. During this session, we'll begin exploring the deeper themes, symbols, emotions, and messages that emerged from your experience. Rather than asking, "What does it mean?" we'll become curious about what the experience might be inviting you to explore. Typically 60 minutes.

• Integration Call #3 (Bringing the Wisdom into Daily Life): Insight alone doesn't create change. Integration happens when wisdom becomes action. In this session, we'll explore what the journey is asking of you now. What wants to be expressed, healed, protected, released, strengthened, or embodied? Typically 60 minutes.

• Integration Call #4: (Honoring the Journey & Moving Forward): Our final integration session is a time to reflect on where you've been and where you're headed next. We'll look back at your original intentions, the insights that emerged, and the changes you've noticed since the journey. We'll celebrate growth, acknowledge areas that still feel tender, and explore what remains alive and unfolding. Together, we'll create a path forward that supports continued growth, whether that includes personal practices, coaching, therapy, community support, future ceremonies, or simply trusting the next chapter of your life. This session brings a sense of completion while honoring that integration is an ongoing process. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what you're carrying forward and what you're ready to release. Typically 60 mins.

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