Veterans’ Psychedelic Integration & Storytelling Circle

Are you interested in using psychedelics to heal from PTSD? Do you have a story of healing your wounds of service with psychedelics?  Join us and The Ketamine Taskforce as we support veterans and their families to integrate their lessons of healing.

Altered States Integration is delighted to host this Veterans Integration and Storytelling Circle. Join us and The Ketamine Taskforce as we create an environment where you can share your personal journey with psychedelic healing and experience a sense of belonging and support. We seek to cultivate a community spirit that embodies the values of inclusivity, non-political discourse, non-violence, and heartfelt thankfulness.

This integration event will focus on psychedelic storytelling as a means to deeper understanding of psychedelic experiences. These stories can connect us to our inner wisdom and promote neuroplasticity that leads us to a healthier life’s journeys. While there are many forms of integration, storytelling uniquely connects us to our community and peers.

We encourage you to contribute what you can, however, financial limitations should not create a barrier to entry. Your donations will be thoughtfully divided between The Ketamine Taskforce and Altered States Integration. These funds will go towards providing equitable service and advocating for expanded access to psychedelic healing for all.

These organizations play a vital role in fostering understanding and integration around these transformative experiences. Your support will help us continue to create these communal spaces where stories are shared and hearts are uplifted.

Let's come together to to Psychedelic Journeys! We're looking forward to having you with us on this meaningful occasion.

*Due to the sensitive nature of integration circles, NO RECORDING is available. 

**Please try to be on time as you may not be able to get in after our icebreaker because we are busy or we are waiting until a sensetive share is over.

Integration Circle Rules

After our ICE-BREAKER, we will open up the circle 1st to people who would like to integrate a specific experience. Shares are given up to 5 min. We will then ask if the person would like to receive reflections. If desired, we will open the floor for 2-3 reflections. At that point we will then move to the next share.

If no one feels called to share a personal experience we will open the circle to questions and general conversations. Please limit shared times to allow responses.

We are also going to ask everyone to:

- Speak from personal perspective

- No Advice Giving. Use 'I' statements.

- Bring an open mind

- Confidentiality “what happens in Zoom, stays in Zoom”

- No Recording of ANY kind

- Silence all electronic devices

- Avoid distractive behavior: eating, multitasking, driving

- Mute mic when not talking

- avoid crosstalk

- Participation! We request that everyone participates on some level. That can look like: just turning on your camera, or participating in the check in verbally or via the chat. This is for the comfort of the group and everyone who is showing up and sharing vulnerably.

- No Solicitation of Substances or Promotion of Retreats (see disclaimer) please avoid naming specific guides or retreats

- No showing stash picks or substances on camera

Disclaimer

Altered States Integration is not therapy and is not intended as a substitute for other types of counseling or medical care. We are not licensed therapists and do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases. We are peer coaches providing a safe space for clients to process the contents of their experience(s) and receive feedback with reflective listening.

Altered States Integration does NOT encourage or condone the purchase, sale or transfer of any illegal substances, nor do they encourage or condone partaking in any unlawful activities related to illegal substances. Please refer to your country, state, and city laws regarding use of psychedelics and alternative substances.