Legal psilocybin retreat in the Netherlands

That’s what set and setting are all about. They include the mushroom ceremony, preparation and integration.

The guides help with preparation. It’s like personal and caring coaching. Participants have three private sessions to set their goals. During these sessions, they talk about the topics they want to explore and share any worries. This step builds trust between the participant and the guide.

Integration sessions focus on group talks and self-reflection. They allow participants to think about their journey and understand it better. This understanding can help create new habits. The psychedelic experience often brings an energy boost, but it’s not the end. Continued growth through spiritual practice or therapy is key to lasting change.

The distinction between the two is nuanced. A group retreat is like a time-out from daily life, offering an emotional reset. It focuses on personal growth and self-discovery, guided by coaches or facilitators. Retreats are intense, one-time experiences. They can that help you move forward but don’t provide healing on their own.

Psilocybin sessions, on the other hand, is a longer process aimed at treating mental disorders. It’s done under the care of licensed mental health professionals (therapists or psychiatrists). This therapy combines psychedelic substances with psychotherapy or hypnosis sessions.

Retreats can complement therapy when a therapist helps the attendee prepare for and process the experience before and after. However, psilocybin retreats are led by facilitators, not therapists. And they are not considered therapy themselves.

Bad trips occur more frequently in the absence of supervision and in stressful environments. Preparation, set and setting, and the presence of facilitators are key elements in preventing a bad trip.

However, participants may experience difficult emotions, known as challenging experiences. These are always temporary and are seen as revealing inner blockages that one must learn to navigate in order to grow.

Psilocybin is a molecule found in some types of mushrooms. People have known about it for thousands of years. When it enters the body, psilocybin turns into another compound called psilocin. Research shows that this substance briefly changes how the brain works. Psilocin attaches to serotonin receptors, which control feelings and energy levels.

Under psilocybin’s influence, brain connections shift. This creates temporary changes in how you sense and see things. It can feel like a vivid dream, happiness, or even seeing things that aren’t there. These shifts help bring up hidden emotions. It’s a chance to face them and learn from the experience.