Ketamine has surged to the forefront of psychedelic medicine and pop culture alike ,but alongside the accolades is a growing shadow.
Hamilton Morris, Liana Gillooly, Gita Vaid
Speaker discusses underlying assumptions of psychedelic therapy and therapist's role, emphasizing presence in facilitating healing. Draws from personal experiences with MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine research volunteers.
Norma Stevens
Psychedelic retreat centers are operating worldwide, with Oregon and Colorado preparing to regulate similar centers. These venues offer access to psychedelic experiences outside clinical settings, raising questions about their differences
Alexandra Pallas, Melissa Stangl, Ann “Annie Oak” Harrison
Dr. Ben Sessa will discuss similarities among MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin in clinical settings, exploring their potential in treating trauma-based disorders and challenges in psychedelic medicalization.
Ben Sessa
Rave culture and electronic music are modern forms of ritual that tap into primal instincts, offering potential for social bonding, trauma processing, and expanded awareness through movement and psychedelics.
Taylor Bratches
Catherine Oxenberg's daughter India survived a traumatic experience in the NXIVM cult, leading to long-lasting scars. The Catherine Oxenberg Foundation now supports survivors of sexual assault with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy retreats.
Vicky Dulai, Catherine Oxenberg, India Oxenberg