Pre-Work Module

Introduction

“Embodied Inquiry is a present moment exploration into our own experience or when supporting the experience of others. It aims to help stay close to the direct experience of our sensations, thoughts, imagery, emotions, and impulses. We learn to track and enhance our ability to stay with challenging mood states from the perspective of a witness rather than a place of overwhelm. This increases our options to manage ongoing or new challenges in our everyday lives with more equanimity.”

–Dr. Patricia Rockman, MD

Module Description

This module will provide you with key foundational knowledge about embodied inquiry as it relates to psychedelic-assisted therapy. You will notice a subheading on each page to identify with which live session module the pre-work is associated. You will need to complete all pre-work before you attend the live sessions in order to ensure that you have sufficient context to get the best learning experience.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the potential neurobiological implications of mindfulness

  • Describe the three layers of inquiry

  • Identify the difference between narrative (secondary consciousness) and experiential self-referencing (primary consciousness) and difficult emotions

  • Explain how an understanding of trauma neurobiology is essential to embodied inquiry

  • Describe the threat response states of the nervous system threat as they relate to trauma and psychedelic-assisted therapy

  • Discuss the role that contemplative dialogue and active listening play in inquiry

  • Compare the Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy model to the traditional structure of psychedelic-assisted therapy

  • Apply the use of embodied inquiry within the context of IFS parts work at an introductory level

Note

You must review all the cases prior to attending the final live session. If you have not reviewed the cases in this module, you will not be able to attend the final live session of the course.