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This book takes what is often referred to as the "supernatural" to
be normal natural phenomena that are closely linked to the
neurobiology of the human species. Reflecting the neurocultural and
biocultural perspective, the chapters cover phenomena such as
out-of-body experiences, ghosts, and experiences of spirit
entities. The contributors consider the "supernatural" as emerging
from innate neurobiological structures and functions, and
reflecting known neurobiological processes that explain their
universality and persistence.
This book takes what is often referred to as the "supernatural" to
be normal natural phenomena that are closely linked to the
neurobiology of the human species. Reflecting the neurocultural and
biocultural perspective, the chapters cover phenomena such as
out-of-body experiences, ghosts, and experiences of spirit
entities. The contributors consider the "supernatural" as emerging
from innate neurobiological structures and functions, and
reflecting known neurobiological processes that explain their
universality and persistence.
Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians
explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic
substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social
problems. More than a decade ago, the U.S. government lifted its
ban on all testing of psychedelic substances. Winkelman and Sessa
now provide updated scientific research and applications of these
substances, now moving into approved categories of medicine. The
text is an up-to-date assessment of the latest advances in the
field of psychedelic medicine, covering the use of LSD, psilocybin,
MDMA, ayahuasca, and other substances to augment psychotherapies
for a range of disorders. It discusses medical and psychiatric
concerns, clinical efficacy and safety, ethical considerations, and
neuroscience findings regarding the psychedelic compounds. Topics
covered include an overview of psychiatric applications of
psychedelics; treatments for addictions and depressive disorders;
effects of psychedelics on inflammation and neuroplasticity;
evidence for clinical applications of DMT, ayahuasca, and
cannabidiol; psychedelic treatment of sociopathic disorders;
microdosing psychedelics; training psychedelic therapists; and
community-based harm reduction approaches to managing psychedelic
crises. Describes the history of psychedelics as therapeutic
treatments and the current renaissance of interest in them Details
the training of therapists in applications of psychedelics, and
medical theory for the effectiveness of these substances Addresses
issues of clinical efficacy and safety as well as ethical
considerations Comprises the latest neuroscience research related
to the effects of the psychedelic compounds Provides timely
information for clinicians, researchers, and advanced students of
psychology, medicine, and public health, from leading clinicians,
researchers, and administrators in the field
This book examines shamanism from evolutionary and biological
perspectives to identify the origins of shamanic healing in rituals
that enhance individual and group function. What does the brain do
during "soul journeys"? How do shamans alter consciousness and why
is this important for healing? Are shamans different from other
kinds of healers? Is there a connection between the rituals
performed by chimpanzees and traditional shamanistic practices? All
of these questions—and many more—are answered in Shamanism,
Second Edition: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and
Healing. This text contains crosscultural examinations of the
nature of shamanism, biological perspectives on alterations of
consciousness, mechanisms of shamanistic healing, as well as the
evolutionary origins of shamanism. It presents the shamanic
paradigm within a biopsychosocial framework for explaining
successful human evolution through group rituals. In the final
chapter,"the author compares shamanistic rituals with chimpanzee
displays to identify homologies that point to the ritual dynamics
of our ancient hominid ancestors.
This authoritative, multidisciplinary overview of altered states of
consciousness (ASC) shows how their study is necessary to gain a
fundamental understanding of human culture, history, and biology.
Altered consciousness is one of humanity's most mystical and
life-altering aspects. These remarkable changes in mental state
have understandably been a topic of general interest and scientific
inquiry across time. Beyond simply satisfying our curiosity,
however, studies focused upon altered consciousness can also bring
valuable insights into our experience, biology, and culture. This
unprecedented two-volume set will intrigue anyone interested in
psychology, biology and neurology, science, history, arts and the
humanities, and literature on consciousness, from general readers
to scholars and researchers. An impressive collection of
international contributors address altered states of consciousness
from the perspectives of history, evolution, psychology, culture,
literature, human biology, contemporary science, and society,
seeking to illuminate the causes, effects, and meanings of altered
consciousness. The first volume provides an introduction and
centers on the importance of altered states in history, culture,
and the humanities, while the second volume presents biological and
psychological perspectives on altered consciousness and examines
their potential for healing and pathology.
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