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== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
Psychedelic Integration groups vary in how they are conducted, but a shared consensus underscores the importance of | Psychedelic Integration groups vary in how they are conducted, but a shared consensus underscores the importance of four fundamentals: | ||
# '''Confidentiality''': Upholding a commitment to privacy within the group setting, creating a safe space where participants can openly share their experiences without fear of disclosure. | # '''Confidentiality''': Upholding a commitment to privacy within the group setting, creating a safe space where participants can openly share their experiences without fear of disclosure. | ||
# '''Non-Judgmental Attitudes''': Fostering an environment devoid of criticism or bias, where individuals can express their thoughts and emotions without apprehension, promoting a culture of acceptance and understanding. | # '''Non-Judgmental Attitudes''': Fostering an environment devoid of criticism or bias, where individuals can express their thoughts and emotions without apprehension, promoting a culture of acceptance and understanding. | ||
# '''Empathy''': Cultivating a compassionate atmosphere where participants and facilitators alike demonstrate empathy, recognizing and resonating with the emotional experiences shared by individuals undergoing psychedelic journeys. | # '''Empathy''': Cultivating a compassionate atmosphere where participants and facilitators alike demonstrate empathy, recognizing and resonating with the emotional experiences shared by individuals undergoing psychedelic journeys. | ||
# '''Authenticity''': Given a confidential, non judgemental space conducted amongst emapthetic people, it is important to be authentic in your communication and be wary of [[Ego|egoic influences]]. | |||
These | These pillars hold the foundations of integration groups, once these are agreed upon, 11 key factors should direct the groups ebb and flow<ref>'''Can psychedelics enhance group psychotherapy?''' Ponomarenko P, Seragnoli F, Calder A, Oehen P, Hasler G. A discussion on the therapeutic factors. J Psychopharmacol. 2023 Jul;37(7):660-678. doi: 10.1177/02698811231155117. Epub 2023 Feb 28. PMID: 36855289; PMCID: PMC10350738.</ref>: | ||
'''1. ''Instillation of hope''''' | '''1. ''Instillation of hope''''' | ||
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'''6. ''Improved social skills''''' | '''6. ''Improved social skills''''' | ||
Social learning, or the development of basic social skills, is a therapeutic factor that occurs in all therapy groups. Some groups place considerable emphasis on improving social skills, for example, with adolescents preparing to leave a psychiatric hospital, or among bereaved or divorced members seeking to date again. Group members offer feedback to one another about the appropriateness of the others' behaviour. While this may be painful, the directness and honesty with which it is offered can provide much-needed behavioural correction and thus improve relationships both within and outside the group. | |||
'''7. ''Imitative behaviour''''' | '''7. ''Imitative behaviour''''' | ||