An exploration of psychotherapists' readiness to join the psychedelic renaissance

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI:10.1002/capr.12828

Siobhan Scanlon, Gráinne Donohue

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Abstract

Background

Research on psychedelics centres on two key areas: the action of psychedelics on the brain and the protocol for delivering therapy. There is little research that considers the implications of this novel therapy on the therapist delivering the treatment. This research study sought to explore this.

Aim and Objectives

The aim of this research was to explore the considerations for psychotherapists interested in delivering psychedelic therapy. Objectives were to examine the therapeutic conditions needed for effective outcomes, to explore the perceived differences between the practice of standard psychotherapy and psychedelic therapy and to determine the challenges for therapists working in the field.

Method

Six semi-structured interviews were conducted with therapists who work in clinical or retreat settings. Interview transcripts were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis.

Findings

Three themes emerged that highlight the importance of preparation for effective clinical outcomes, the differences in standard and psychedelic practice and the personal and professional implications for therapists.

Conclusions

The results highlighted challenges and revealed the need for clear protocols for integrating psychedelics into psychotherapy practice.

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Counselling & Psychotherapy Research PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is an innovative international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to linking research with practice. Pluralist in orientation, the journal recognises the value of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods strategies of inquiry and aims to promote high-quality, ethical research that informs and develops counselling and psychotherapy practice. CPR is a journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, promoting reflexive research strongly linked to practice. The journal has its own website: www.cprjournal.com. The aim of this site is to further develop links between counselling and psychotherapy research and practice by offering accessible information about both the specific contents of each issue of CPR, as well as wider developments in counselling and psychotherapy research. The aims are to ensure that research remains relevant to practice, and for practice to continue to inform research development.