Experience psilocybin therapy in Oregon to gain insight and shift your perspective

Discover the differences between Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) and psilocybin therapy. Learn which healing approach—body-focused or mind-focused—is right for your mental health, trauma, or personal growth journey.

In this compelling episode of the Webdelics podcast, we dive deep into a transformative conversation with Steve Elfrink, the director of content at Webdelics and a seasoned explorer of the psychedelic landscape. With host Scott Mason, Steve candidly shares his incredible 40-year journey through the world of psychedelics, revealing how these substances have played a pivotal role in his quest for personal healing and understanding. From his challenging childhood experiences to a life-altering 1200 microgram LSD trip in his late twenties, Steve's story is one of resilience, transformation, and the complex interplay of trauma and psychedelics. As we explore the mystical, therapeutic, and sometimes perilous aspects of these powerful substances, Steve offers invaluable insights into the potential they hold for addressing deep-seated trauma and unlocking new dimensions of human consciousness. Join us as we unravel the layers of Steve's extraordinary journey, challenging preconceived notions and illuminating the profound impact psychedelics can have on the path to self-discovery and healing.

Discover how childhood trauma rewires the brain, fragments identity, and creates dissociative survival mechanisms. This in-depth analysis combines neuroscience, psychology, and somatic therapy to reveal the hidden impact of trauma and pathways to healing. Perfect for those seeking to understand the science behind dissociation and its role in resilience and recovery.

In an FDA-approved psilocybin study, I journeyed into the depths of human suffering and emerged in a state of High Indifference—a profound space of awareness beyond suffering, joy, or attachment. This experience revealed a powerful truth about existence, showing me that everything we seek already resides within us, waiting to be seen.

Discover the truth about psychedelic safety, neurotoxicity, and therapeutic potential in addiction treatment. This in-depth article explores data from leading studies, including David Nutt's research, revealing how psychedelics may support mental health and brain health with minimal risk.

Exploring the Risks of Psychedelic Therapy - Can psychedelic-assisted therapy unintentionally amplify dissociative processes in trauma survivors?

Non-response in psychedelic therapy is complex, rooted in the body’s protective mechanisms like dissociation and the endogenous opioid response.

Psilocybin therapy is an emerging and powerful tool for mental health and personal growth, offering profound insights and healing potential. With over 40 years of experience in psychedelic medicine and integrative healing, Steve Elfrink is at the forefront of guiding individuals through transformative psilocybin journeys safely and effectively.

Discover a holistic approach to personal transformation that integrates the body, mind, and spirit for profound, lasting change. This comprehensive guide explores how unprocessed emotions and trauma manifest as anxiety, depression, and PTSD in the body. It offers insights into somatic therapies, psychedelics, and supportive practices like nutrition, mindfulness, and relationship skills. Learn how to create a stable foundation, rewire mental patterns, and access unity consciousness to achieve authentic self-expression, resilience, and deep well-being. Transform from the ground up with this step-by-step model to align body, mind, and spirit for a life of true healing and connection.

A short video about YOU. Complied from downloads from my psychedelic journeys.

Psilocybin’s potential to enhance lucid dreaming represents an exciting and underexplored frontier in mental health and personal development. By combining the insight-provoking effects of psilocybin with the unique possibilities of lucid dreaming, this therapy offers a new way to address trauma, foster creativity, and achieve personal growth.

Psilocybin’s potential to address chronic pain from multiple angles—neurological, psychological, and emotional—marks it as a groundbreaking addition to pain management. While traditional treatments often target symptoms, psilocybin works on the root systems within the brain, promoting a new, more holistic way of living with pain. As research continues to explore this innovative approach, psilocybin therapy could redefine what’s possible for millions of people suffering from chronic pain, offering relief where conventional treatments have fallen short.

Psilocybin therapy offers a groundbreaking approach for individuals battling eating disorders, addressing both the psychological and neurological roots of these complex conditions. Through neuroplasticity, emotional breakthroughs, and reframing self-perception, psilocybin provides a pathway to healing that is distinct from conventional treatments.

Psilocybin is often viewed as a therapeutic tool, but its potential to enhance creativity, cognitive flexibility, and collaborative problem-solving suggests a revolutionary application beyond traditional mental health. For professionals in high-stakes fields, psilocybin therapy or microdosing could provide new pathways to innovation, helping them tackle challenges and create solutions previously out of reach.

Psilocybin therapy represents a new frontier in TBI treatment, addressing both the neurological and psychological impacts of brain injury. By promoting neuroplasticity, reducing inflammation, and fostering emotional resilience, psilocybin allows TBI survivors to break free from the limitations of their injuries, offering hope for a fuller, more connected life.

With the passage of Measure 109, Oregon has paved the way for transformative mental health care through psilocybin therapy. For those seeking healing beyond conventional treatment, psilocybin offers a unique opportunity to explore new pathways of mental and emotional resilience. By choosing a trusted provider like OmTerra, you can embark on this journey with confidence, supported by experienced facilitators and holistic care that honors your individual needs.

Psilocybin therapy’s potential to enhance neuroplasticity introduces a promising new paradigm in trauma recovery. By encouraging the brain to form new, healthier pathways, psilocybin enables individuals to confront and reframe traumatic memories, breaking free from patterns of fear and hypervigilance. Unlike traditional therapies that manage symptoms, psilocybin’s effects on neuroplasticity may offer a way to address the root causes of trauma and allow the brain to truly heal.

As psilocybin therapy continues to gain acceptance, it’s essential to navigate cultural and religious barriers with respect and awareness. By acknowledging the history, beliefs, and concerns of diverse communities, therapists and advocates can create an inclusive environment that honors psilocybin’s rich cultural roots while making its healing potential accessible.

Psilocybin therapy offers a unique, compassionate approach to addressing end-of-life anxiety, helping patients find peace, acceptance, and even joy as they navigate their final chapter. By fostering spiritual insights and reducing fear responses, psilocybin has the potential to transform the end-of-life experience, providing patients with comfort and a sense of interconnectedness.

Psilocybin therapy represents a powerful tool in the battle against addiction, offering benefits that extend beyond what conventional treatments can achieve alone. By facilitating deep emotional insights and breaking repetitive thought patterns, psilocybin allows individuals to reshape their relationship with addictive substances, moving toward a place of healing and self-empowerment.

The popularity of microdosing shows no signs of slowing down, with countless individuals convinced of its benefits for creativity, focus, and mental well-being.

Psilocybin therapy offers a powerful approach to addressing grief, providing individuals with an opportunity to process, accept, and ultimately heal from loss in a way that is transformative and profound.

Explore the transformative visual experiences that psilocybin can unlock, from intricate patterns and nature imagery to encounters with symbolic beings. This article delves into the types of visions people report on psilocybin, why they happen, and how they contribute to healing, drawing on indigenous wisdom, scientific studies, and personal anecdotes to provide a rich understanding of this powerful journey into the mind.

Psilocybin works holistically, reshaping brain function and promoting healing by addressing underlying mental health mechanisms. This offers a promising approach to long-term mental health and resilience.

Challenging experiences on psilocybin can be intense, but they’re not necessarily negative. In therapeutic settings, these moments provide an opportunity for personal growth and healing.

These documented journeys, backed by emerging scientific insights, emphasize psilocybin’s broad potential as a pathway to healing, introspection, and transformation.

Psilocybin therapy offers substantial therapeutic potential for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, and it is steadily gaining scientific support as an effective treatment.

The use of music during psychedelic journeys is a time-honored practice, deeply rooted in indigenous traditions and now supported by modern therapeutic research.

Explore the resurgence of psychedelic therapy, contrasting macrodoses and low doses, and examining ketamine's promise alongside IFS therapy for holistic healing.

Uncover the pitfalls of “psychedelic bypassing” in personal growth journeys and how integration and timing can shape true transformation.

Steve Elfrink answers the question “Should I try Psychedelics?” by navigating the benefits and risks of psychedelics and emphasizing informed decision-making and preparation.

In this article Steve Elfrink explores the potential for a community grounded in the wisdom of psychedelic experiences, inspired by the works of Aldous Huxley and Daniel Quinn. He envisions a society that emphasizes holistic well-being, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual health through practices like psychedelic therapy, meditation, and yoga. Education is reimagined as a journey of self-discovery, focusing on experiential learning and sustainability. The community lives sustainably with the Earth, employing practices such as permaculture and renewable energy. Governance is democratic and consensus-based, ensuring every voice is heard. Deep connectedness is fostered through empathy, shared rituals, and cooperative living. Open dialogue and continuous reflection are encouraged, integrating psychedelic insights into daily life. Healing trauma is essential for thriving in communal living, using modalities like Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). This vision offers a practical model for a harmonious and sustainable society.

Listen to an interview with Steve discussing psilocybin on Jefferson Public Radio.

In this raw and intense recount, the author reflects on their journey from reading *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest* as a teen to participating in a groundbreaking clinical psilocybin study in 2015. The experience unfolding within the University of Wisconsin’s pharmacokinetics trial brought profound highs and terrifying lows, from confronting personal and ancestral traumas to encountering vivid hallucinations. Ultimately, the author finds meaning amid the chaos, embracing the intense journey as both a personal transformation and a contribution to the future of psychedelic therapy.

In preparation for his second psilocybin dose, the author confided in his guides about feeling trapped in a metaphorical cage—a vision that would later transform dramatically during his journey. As he entered a profound experience, his sense of entrapment gave way to a powerful emotional release, bringing intense grief, anger, and catharsis. With the compassionate support of his guides, he faced both the painful depths and healing potential of psilocybin, leaving him feeling both relieved and aware of the work still ahead.

In a journey that brought him face-to-face with the depth of human suffering, the author recounts his third and final psilocybin experience as both terrifying and life-altering. Ingesting a record dose, he plunged into the collective anguish of humanity, endured cycles of personal torment, and ultimately arrived at a profound, stateless state—a place of pure indifference and ultimate awareness beyond consciousness. This experience dissolved his attachments to meaning and suffering, leaving him with a newfound, light-hearted perspective on enlightenment. In the end, he realized that everything he had been searching for was always within him, just waiting for a shift in perception.

Most people walking around today have some level of dissociation tucked away in their system, this is an exploration into what happens when this is met with a psychedelic.