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Psychedelic Integration is an important component of psychedelic healing, and there are many definitions of the practice. Integration can be done independently or supported by peers, community, coaches, or therapists. Integration incorporates a wide variety of strategies, and there are many frameworks or practices used to integrate a psychedelic experience. However, nearly every approach to integration agrees on two things: integration is an intentional process to understand a psychedelic experience and bring the lessons into daily life, and integration is a fundamental part of using psychedelics for personal growth.
“Integration is a process in which a person revisits and actively engages in making sense of, working through, translating, and processing the content of their psychedelic experience. Through intentional effort and supportive practices, this process allows one to gradually capture and incorporate the emergent lessons and insights into their lives, thus moving toward greater balance and wholeness, both internally (mind, body, and spirit) and externally (lifestyle, social relations, and the natural world).”
Synthesized definition of integration from Bathje, Majeski, & Kudowor, 2022:
The process of integration involves making sense of and incorporating the insights, emotions, and changes that may arise during a psychedelic journey into your everyday life. Integration is an essential aspect of the psychedelic experience because these substances can bring about intense and often challenging insights, emotions, and shifts in perspective.
Psychedelic integration is a personal and ongoing process. Each individual’s experience is unique, and the integration process may unfold over an extended period of time. Professional or experienced support, when available, can be beneficial in facilitating a more structured and supportive integration process.
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