Integration is a very significant aspect of inner work, especially with regard to psychedelics. It involves an individual figuring out the many rewards of self that come with deep inner work, how to balance it out in the real world and receiving support as one comprehends these new revelations.
Mostly, intense inner work is usually carried out in sessions or workshops. However, the process carries over even after the session is completed. This is the crucial part as it involves a lot of intense material or emotions and an individual is supposed to allow themselves the time to work through the material, thus giving them time to actually understand what they need, and this allows the process of reconnecting with themselves to continue.
Integration is therefore an individual learning to be more aware of themselves and their surroundings; more present, which gives them the chance to be more real with themselves. This offers space that allows them to grow and work on themselves, as the long-term changes occur over a stretch of time.
Daily Practices
There are a wide range of techniques that can be used. Holotropic Breathwork, a book by Stan Grof, mentions a few techniques that might be helpful for individuals who have undergone intense sessions. These methods allow one to establish a connection with their beings, thereby allowing one to understand themselves.
Examples include sitting meditation, journaling, or a more active kind of meditation; tai chi.
For people who may find it hard to connect with themselves through meditation and would prefer more physically active techniques, Stan Grof recommends running or swimming. This also applies to people who had had intense physical experiences. What matters is that it works for an individual and helps them connect with their feelings and energy on a deeper level.
For those who like to journal, you don’t have to do it immediately after a breathwork session. Allow yourself to try to understand what you’re feeling in the moment in other ways. Drawing or painting might be helpful, which is why after most breathwork sessions, some facilitators provide drawing materials. That way, individuals can work with colors and shapes. This allows one to work out their understanding symbolically before they can find the words to express what they feel.
However, you should note that you should only do that which works for you as this journey is an individual one and no two people will go through it the same way.
Significance of Community
Additionally, it is important to not isolate yourself after an intense psychedelic session. Community offers support through the relationships it creates. Processing one’s experiences, especially verbally with people, brings an added level of understanding. Most times, people want to be heard as well as feel that what they’re going through is normal and also part of their process. If an individual is uncomfortable in a group setting, a therapist, guide or friend ensures at least one person is present to listen and offer support, albeit not directly. This helps make sure that people have help when they are going through difficult points in their lives.
Bodywork after a session is also helpful. For instance, bodywork that involves deep tissue massage might help sort out issues that might arise in the body.
Furthermore, individuals are encouraged to take the time when dealing with material that may surface during their sessions. This allows one to be sure of how they’d prefer to proceed with their lives after processing the information instead of acting on it impulsively as this may result in making major unnecessary life decisions.
Remember to take your time, there’s no need to rush. A lot goes into getting a successful outcome from psychedelic-assisted therapy, and that may be reason why industry players like PsyBio Therapeutics Inc. are inclined towards the clinical rather than recreational use of psychedelics.
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