Connection to Others

Working with psychedelic medicines or non-ordinary states of consciousness may reveal an increased need for relationships, connection to the environment, and community.

Considerations Regarding Connection

There are different elements to consider regarding connection. Listed below are some examples of elements to consider.

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Sharing the Experience

Encourage clients to share with others. They can contemplate:

  • who needs to know

  • who wants to know

  • who shouldn’t know

  • most importantly with whom they feel called to share

Changing Relationships

Relationships can change as a result of this work. Many people often feel a desire to:

  • end certain relationships

  • seek new relationships

  • resolve something from the past with specific people

Supporting the client through this process can be an important part of integration. Such change can bring both gain and loss.

Community

Often, people will want to seek out others who are exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness. The health professional may provide resources or encourage the client to seek out groups.

Environment

Connection is an important theme that commonly emerges from this work and especially connection to nature. Explore with the client ways they can engage with nature in an authentic and non-appropriating manner.

For example, trail walks, hikes, camping, gardening, going to the park, or finding a nice rock under a tree to sit on near the office.