The Container

A monthly newsletter series by Soul Surgeon MD.

A safe space to responsibly learn more about psychedelics as a catalyst for healing. Get a nuanced perspective and look inside the world of psychedelic medicine from former trauma surgeon turned trauma healer, John Moos, M.D.

Integration Groups: Perils, Promises, & Why EXPERT Facilitators Should Lead
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Integration Groups: Perils, Promises, & Why EXPERT Facilitators Should Lead

Integration Groups: Perils, Promises, & Why EXPERT Facilitators Should Lead

The “blind leading the blind,” is always a call for caution. In the context of psychedelic integration groups, there seems to be a lack of information when it comes to choosing vetted and responsible integration groups. Our recommendation: choose one being led by experts or facilitators.

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Professional Resourcing: Everybody wins!
Alex Aller Alex Aller

Professional Resourcing: Everybody wins!

Professional Resourcing: Leveling up through education, training, structured support, and accountability. Everybody wins!

While much of the psychedelic frontier is still predominantly lawless and unbounded in many states, including California (despite numerous failed attempts to introduce favorable drug policy reform), professional supervision groups are giving facilitators an opportunity for structure, feedback, and community. 

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We Still Need to Talk About Matthew Perry
Alex Aller Alex Aller

We Still Need to Talk About Matthew Perry

This does not mean that the medicine or the individual is to blame. This means there are more opportunities for educational and healing platforms, training programs, harm reduction services, multidisciplinary conversations, and resources to be developed and disseminated.

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