If you are in crisis right now
United States: Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7.
International: Find your local crisis line at findahelpline.com
Reaching for help is not a failure of your practice. It is part of your practice.
Resources
A curated portal to time-sensitive material the book cannot carry. Every link here points outward — this page is a starting point, not a destination.
Finding a facilitator
This project does not endorse specific facilitators. Instead, we offer a framework for evaluation. What follows are directories and questions — not referrals.
Directories to explore
- Psychedelic.SupportDirectory of therapists, guides, and integration practitioners.
- MAPS Trained TherapistsPractitioners who have completed MAPS training protocols.
Questions to ask
- What is your training and background?
- How do you screen for contraindications?
- What does your integration support look like?
- What happens if something goes wrong during the session?
- How do you handle boundaries around touch?
Red flags
- Promises of specific outcomes or "breakthroughs"
- Pressure to commit quickly or without meeting first
- Lack of medical screening or contraindication questions
- Unclear or shifting boundaries around physical contact
- Discouraging outside support or second opinions
Finding an integration therapist
Integration therapy is different from facilitation. An integration therapist helps you process and apply insights from experiences — they do not provide the experiences themselves.
Directories to explore
- Psychedelic.SupportFilter for integration-focused practitioners.
- MAPS Integration ListTherapists who specialize in psychedelic integration.
Search terms for your area
If no specialized directories cover your region, try searching for therapists using these terms:
- "psychedelic integration therapy"
- "ketamine-assisted therapy" (as a proxy for psychedelic-informed work)
- "somatic therapy" + "altered states"
- "transpersonal psychology"
Evaluating retreat programs
Retreat programs vary enormously in quality, safety, and ethics. Price is not a reliable indicator. Reputation can lag behind reality. Ask questions.
What to look for
- Clear medical screening and contraindication protocols
- Defined integration support before, during, and after
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Clear cancellation and refund policies
- Staff-to-participant ratios appropriate for the medicine
- Emergency protocols and medical backup plans
Questions to ask before booking
- What is the staff-to-participant ratio during ceremony?
- What medical support is available on-site or nearby?
- How do you source your medicine, and how do you verify quality?
- What happens if I need to leave early?
- Can I speak with past participants?
Indigenous reciprocity organizations
These practices come from Indigenous traditions. This project supports the following organizations, and we encourage readers to do the same.
Reading beyond this book
A short curated list. The comprehensive bibliography — organized by chapter and updated as new research emerges — lives at the references page.
- How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan — the popular entry point
- The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by James Fadiman — practical protocol guidance
- Psychedelic Psychotherapy by R. Coleman — a clinical perspective
- Plants of the Gods by Schultes, Hofmann, and Rätsch — ethnobotanical history