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Navigating the Psychedelic Path: Utilizing Psychedelics in Violent Trauma Recovery

Writer's picture: Katie ArmstrongKatie Armstrong

Violent trauma, whether stemming from physical abuse, assault, or combat experiences, can leave profound wounds that affect individuals' mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While traditional therapeutic approaches provide crucial support, there is growing interest in the potential of psychedelics to catalyze transformative healing in the realm of violent trauma recovery. In this article, we'll explore how psychedelics can be utilized as a therapeutic tool to navigate the complexities of violent trauma recovery, offering hope, insight, and profound healing.


Understanding Violent Trauma:


Violent trauma encompasses a range of experiences, including physical abuse, sexual assault, combat-related trauma, and witnessing or experiencing acts of violence. These experiences can lead to a myriad of symptoms, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. Traditional therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication are often effective but may not address the root causes of trauma or facilitate deep, lasting healing.


How Psychedelics Support Healing from Violent Trauma:


Psychedelics, such as psilocybin (found in certain species of mushrooms), MDMA,


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and DMT, have shown promise as integrative therapies in the treatment of various mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Here's how psychedelics can support healing from violent trauma:


  1. Accessing the Subconscious Mind: Psychedelics have the ability to alter consciousness and induce profound states of introspection, allowing individuals to access deep-seated memories, emotions, and trauma stored in the subconscious mind. By bringing these experiences to the surface, psychedelics provide an opportunity for individuals to process and integrate their trauma in a safe and supportive environment.

  2. Facilitating Emotional Release: Violent trauma often leads to the accumulation of suppressed emotions such as fear, anger, shame, and grief. Psychedelics can facilitate the release of these pent-up emotions, allowing individuals to express and process their feelings in a cathartic and transformative way. This emotional release can provide a sense of relief, liberation, and empowerment.

  3. Promoting Neuroplasticity: Psychedelics promote neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections, which may have implications for trauma recovery. By promoting changes in brain structure and function, psychedelics can help individuals reframe their experiences, develop new perspectives, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity.

  4. Enhancing Connectivity and Empathy: Psychedelics have been shown to enhance connectivity in the brain and promote feelings of interconnectedness, empathy, and compassion. This heightened sense of connection can help individuals feel supported, understood, and validated in their healing journey, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance.

  5. Facilitating Spiritual Insights: Psychedelics have the potential to induce profound spiritual experiences, leading to insights into the nature of suffering, impermanence, and interconnectedness. These experiences can provide individuals with a sense of purpose, meaning, and transcendence, guiding them toward healing and integration on a deep soul level.

Real-World Applications:




Join our Micro Grow class at Clarkston Zen in Clarkston, Michigan
Join our Micro Grow class at Clarkston Zen in Clarkston, Michigan

Psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions typically involve a structured and supportive setting with trained therapists or facilitators to guide individuals through their experiences. These sessions may include preparatory and integration sessions to help individuals prepare for and integrate their psychedelic experiences into their lives.


Violent trauma recovery is a courageous and transformative journey that requires compassion, support, and dedication. Psychedelics offer a promising avenue for healing from violent trauma, providing individuals with a powerful tool to access deep-seated memories, emotions, and insights, and facilitate profound healing and transformation. As we continue to explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, we have the opportunity to unlock new possibilities for healing and growth in the lives of those impacted by violent trauma.


If you are located near Clarkston, MI and would like to learn more about growing your own medicine, we have an in-studio grow class taking place at Clarkston Zen in the Village of Clarkston, MI. This is a great class to attend if you are interested in growing your own mushroom medicine. The course will provide all supplies and instruction to get your personal grow started. We will also provide education on micro dosing, preparing your medicine, dosage and experience expectations.


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