Appropriate preparation and integration processes are an important key to minimizing risks and maximizing benefits of experiences with these plants and fungi. Furthermore, it’s important to get professional help if you are experiencing a crisis. If you need immediate assistance please reach out to a professional in your community.
Marc Aixalà
PsychēPlants Therapist
Are you in crisis?
- Challenging reactions are not uncommon, and they usually resolve well. Moments of crisis can be a source of growth. Trust yourself and the process as much as possible.
- Seek support from someone you trust who can provide a safe space, support you with immediate physical needs (food and rest), and with whom you can share what is going on.
- Keep a balanced schedule: get enough rest, sleep, and make sure you’re well nourished with food and water.
- Move your body. Vigorous exercise can be helpful to decrease anxiety. Fifteen minutes twice a week can be helpful.
- Take care of yourself. Connect with nature, take walks, massages, baths, write, draw.
- Seek professional help if it gets too intense.
- Try and stay calm. If needed, book an appointment with our staff. (Please note that this service is temporarily unavailable and will resume in 2021).
- If you need assistance in your process, email us at helpcenter@iceers.org.
SESSIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND WILL RESUME IN 2021.