Psychedelics and the Shadow: The Shadow Side of Psychedelia
Delve into the intricate layers of psychedelia and its shadow aspects with the Psychedelics and The Shadow self-study course. Features expert interviews.
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Psychedelics and The Shadow is an at-home self-study course that explores the shadow side of psychedelia through seven expert interviews. It looks at how shadow dynamics can appear in psychedelic experiences, ceremony settings, and broader psychedelic culture. Topics include the definition of the shadow, Jungian perspectives, reports of abuse during psychedelic ceremonies, spiritual bypassing, the shamanic view of illness, and the role of capitalism in shaping psychedelic shadow aspects. The course is facilitated by Kyle Buller, M.S., Ido Cohen, Psy.D., Deanna Rogers, and Scott Hill, Ph.D. It provides lifetime access to video lectures and is intended for people who want to study the shadow side of psychedelic experiences.
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People who want to study the shadow side of psychedelic experiences.
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- Price$81
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- Skillsshadow workpsychedelic emergenciesJungian perspectiveshamanic view of illnessHarm ReductionPsychotherapyJungian shadow theoryspiritual bypassingshamanic views of illnessUnderstanding shadow conceptsJungian perspective on psychedelicsRecognizing spiritual bypassingAnalyzing ceremony-related abuseExploring shamanic views of illness
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