Categorizing Key Elements of Interpersonal Grounding in Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
Hart, Julia
Hart, Julia
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Recent work has established psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) as an impactful form of healing for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and existential suffering in people diagnosed with cancer (Schipper et al., 2024). In the context of clinical trials, these psychedelic experiences are facilitated by a trained therapist, who acts both as an empathetic presence and follower of the participant. The presence of a therapist is foundational to the mediated psychedelic experience of the participant, although models through which PAT is conducted are still in early stages of development. A variety of different psychotherapeutic models have been utilized in the clinical trials of psychedelic compounds, varying from early psycholytic treatment (including multiple and very involved talk-therapy sessions) to the more recent, psychedelic therapy, (non-directive therapeutic approaches, in conjunction with preparation and integration sessions) (Garcia-Romeu & Richards, 2018). Building upon this work, this blog explores the concept of interpersonal grounding by discussing key relational elements, defining the beginnings of a framework to foster quality connection between therapist and participant in the PAT healing context.
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1/1/2026
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Sophomore (Graduating in 2028)
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Sustainability Ecology and Policy with a Concentration in Cultural Ecology and Healing Plant Medicine
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Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
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Social Science (Govt)