Beyond the Narrow Life - A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Paperback)

With the second renaissance and re-emergence of psychedelics in Western society, the public and therapists alike are confronting new areas of exploration with few comprehensive models available to aid in the profound process of integrating such powerful and mystical-like experiences into one's life. Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy offers one useful model for this work, but access to even traditional therapy is limited due to expense and inadequate specialized training. With questions surrounding legal access, criminalization, and medical indications and contraindications, the immediate future of psychedelic-assisted therapy remains shrouded in uncertainty, even in the face of expanding interest and promise. Beyond the Narrow Life seeks to 'thread a needle' by addressing profound themes elicited by psychospiritual and therapeutic use of psychedelics while avoiding merely 'preaching to the choir.' This book explores common topics that emerge during psychedelic journeys by integrating several frameworks, spanning evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian depth psychology, existential philosophy, compassion and mindfulness practices, comparative mythology, pop culture, film, and scientific understandings of the cosmos. Instead of a dry overview of big ideas, Dr. Ortigo gently guides readers through an awe-inspiring journey that confronts the deeper questions and concerns we all face as humans in this modern time.

General

Imprint:	Synergetic Press Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2023
Authors:	Kile M Ortigo
Foreword by:	William A. Richards
Dimensions:	229 x 178 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	456
ISBN-13:	978-0-907791-83-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > General
LSN:	0-907791-83-2
Barcode:	9780907791836

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