The Psychotherapeutic Setting

[MichaelVipperman]

A brief explanation of the model developed by Stanislov Grof, Leo Zeff and other researchers. Highly recommended for anybody's first psychedelic experience.

http://michaelvipperman.wordpress.com/2 ... erapeutic/

 

[ophiuchus]

comfort is key. especially in regards to being around those people the entire time... i prefer the "go it alone" method, following essentially all the same steps, however, i would never advise somebody that they should follow my path and do the same.

 

[MichaelVipperman]

Solo-trips can be great once you've got some experience, but it's really important to be around somebody at least the first few times. And even if you're experienced, before a solo-trip you should call a few friends and make sure at least one or two of them are going to be free that day so you know for sure there's somebody you can call if need be. Sometimes the experience is really isolating, and just knowing that somebody is thinking of you that day might mean a lot, even if you don't actually see them.

 

[ophiuchus]

agreed

 

[Crimzen]

My next trip is going to be a solo, though it wont be for awhile i think...

i've tried to go solo before but my cousins came home with a mate and we ended up going to the pub, was a rather mediocre trip but enjoyable nonetheless

next time i'll be going camping or something out bush

 

[B_G]

To my opinion LSD psychotherapeutic setting developped by Grof for patients with cancer or lethal illness are really centered on a psychotherapeutic relation. Prior to LSD people need to see a psychologist several times to create a personal link. In a solo trip, you're alone with your ego. Both experiences are interesting but not sure its the same setting or that they must be duplicate.
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