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1) Background:
The Maudsley Psychedelic Society (MPS) is a non-profit organisation aiming to act as a forum for medics, researchers, students , allied professionals and members of the public to discuss and innovate around the therapeutic utility of psychedelics, and their place in psychiatry, medicine and society. The MPS hosts monthly psychedelic integration groups and regular events, bringing these gatherings and discussions to a public-facing forum.
2) Event introduction:
Are you a curious member of the public, student, researcher or mental health / medical professional looking to learn more about psychedelic integration, harm reduction and psychotherapy? Join us for an evening discussion with Marc Aixalà and members of the Psychoactive Trials Group (PTG), King's College London.
Synergetic Press (@SynergeticPress) recently published Marc's "Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness." This book offers 11 metaphors for understanding integration and concisely explains the seven dimensions of integration; helping demystify psychedelics in the context of mental health care and encouraging a more nuanced conversation surrounding their potential safety and effectiveness to treat mental health conditions.
To purchase the book:
https://synergeticpress.com/catalog/psychedelic-integration-psychotherapy-for-non-ordinary-states-of-consciousness/
3) Evening Programme:
18:15 -18:30 | Zoom opens
18:30 - 19:15 | Marc Aixalà Presentation: Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness
19:15 - 20:00 | Roundtable discussion & audience Q&A with Marc and members of the PTG:
*Dr James Rucker: Consultant Psychiatrist & PTG Lead
*Catherine Bird: Senior Clinical Trials Manager
*Dr Famia Askari: Psychiatrist & Research Fellow
*Nadav Liam Modlin: Psychology & Psychotherapy Lead in Psychedelics
5) Tickets:
We acknowledge the burden of the cost of living crisis. For additional concessions and free attendance please contact: mps.integration@gmail.com.
Tickets are available at a sliding scale:
1: £10 General Admission
2: £5 Concession (promo code: MPSINTEGRATION)
IMPORTANT: Please note that a Zoom link will be sent to ticket holders 24 hours before the event.
6) About the author:
Marc B. Aixalà is a psychologist, psychotherapist and certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator specializing in supporting people who face challenging experiences with expanded states of consciousness. Since 2013, in collaboration with the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service (ICEERS), Aixalá has offered integration psychotherapy sessions for those seeking support after psychedelic experiences. At ICEERS, Aixalà also works to develop theoretical models of intervention and trains and supervises therapists. Aixalà is trained in the therapeutic use of non-ordinary states of consciousness as well as in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Aixalà also worked on the first-ever medical trial on the use of psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, a study chronicled in the 2018 documentary, “Magic Medicine.” He continues to work as a therapist in clinical trials researching psychedelic substances.
7) Disclaimer: The Maudsley Psychedelic Society does not provide psychoactive or illicit substances. We do not conduct or promote psychedelic assisted-psychotherapy outside of approved clinical trials and we do not provide referrals to “underground” (illegal) psychedelic services.