3 phases “Intention, Ceremony, Integration”

Phase 1: Intention

Envision 

• Develop a goal for what you want to achieve from the experience.

Education 

• Access comprehensive information about the chosen psychedelic substance, its effects, and potential risks.

Mindfulness

• Learn and practice mindfulness techniques to enhance present moment awareness and non-judgmental observation of experiences.

Phase 2: Ceremony

Set and Setting:

• Create a supportive and safe environment for the psychedelic experience.
• Pay attention to physical comfort, lighting, and music to facilitate a positive and meaningful experience.

Intention Setting:

• Set intentions for the psychedelic session that align with your therapeutic goals and values.
• Encourage to explore your inner experiences, emotions, and thoughts, and to approach them with acceptance and openness.

            Ritual:

• Remember the initial goal of what you want to see from the experience.
• Take the medicine with the goal in mind and stay present during the psychedelic session
• Utilize ACT-informed techniques such as breathwork, meditation, or body awareness exercises to enhance the therapeutic process.

Phase 3: Integration

Processing the Experience:

• Engage in your journal to help make sense of and integrate your psychedelic experience.
• Encourage yourself to explore emotions, insights, and challenges that emerged during the session.

Cognitive Defusion:

• Introduce cognitive defusion techniques to help yourself create distance from unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
• Practice exercises to defuse from thoughts and develop a more flexible relationship with yourself.

Acceptance and Willingness:

• Assist yourself in cultivating acceptance and willingness to experience difficult emotions or sensations that may arise during integration.
• Encourage to make room for these experiences without judgment or attempts to control them.

Values-Based Action:

• Help yourself identify values-aligned actions they can take in your daily life.
• Support yourself in setting goals and taking steps toward living in accordance with your values.

Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness:

• Reinforce and continue mindfulness training, incorporating regular mindfulness practice into yourself daily life.
• Encourage yourself  to maintain present moment awareness and apply mindfulness skills to navigate challenges and make values-based choices.

Ongoing Therapy:

• Provide ongoing therapy sessions to support the integration process and reinforce the gains made during psychedelic-assisted therapy.
• Utilize ACT interventions and techniques to further enhance psychological flexibility and promote well-being.

Remember that this protocol serves as a general guide, and it’s important to adapt it to the specific needs and preferences of each individual. Collaboration with a qualified and experienced therapist who is well-versed in both psychedelic-assisted therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is crucial for the successful implementation of this protocol.