In this talk we will see how the overall characterization of the psychedelic state represents a nonordinary experiential spectrum that spans from the personal to the transitional to the transpersonal realm. In the psychedelic personal realm, one’s sense of self remains largely intact and experiences may for instance involve deep personal and interpersonal autobiographical insights, age regressions to process difficult past experiences, or emotional breakthroughs. The psychedelic transitional realm often involves destruction/renewal visions (e.g., death/rebirth visions), which reflect crossing the threshold from the personal (everyday-self) to the transpersonal (everyday-self transcending) realm. In the psychedelic transpersonal realm one may for instance experience a deep sense of oneness, immersion in a brilliant/radiant (often white) light, timelessness/spacelessness/disembodiment, and/or an all-encompassing love. Furthermore, specific nonordinary bodily experiences can also occur—in the personal as well as in the transpersonal realm. In this talk, we will see examples of personal, transitional, and transpersonal psychedelic experiences, and how they are often deeply meaningful for the individuals having these experiences. We will also look at the potential benefits of such experiences in each of these realms (personal, transitional, transpersonal) for healthy individuals and for individuals suffering from various mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.

We warmly welcome you to a Movie Night on the 29th of October! 🤗 Together we will watch the beautiful Film "Descending the mountain" with the most wonderful sound track. The duration is 78 minutes and we will stream the documentation in english with english subtitles. The event is free and there is no registration needed!

This film takes you on a journey of mystical revelations through magic mushrooms and meditations.
In ‘Descending the Mountain’ psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers create a ground-breaking scientific experiment located on the majestic Mount Rigi in Switzerland.
The film shows if and how, when united, psilocybin and meditation might expand our understanding of the nature of consciousness.

Leaving the iconic visuals of the 60’s behind, ‘Descending the Mountain’ uses animation, sound, and A.I. to create a new visual language for the transcendent experience of oneness with nature.

Be there for a premiere! ✨😍
PROBe co-founder and social psychologist David Elmiger gives his first talk in our lecture series! 💚
🌈✨ Psychedelics have been part of human culture for thousands of years, used for healing and spiritual growth. All these years these substances remained the same, only the stories we told about them changed. How have these stories changed the place of psychedelics in our society, our perceptions of them, and what impact do they still have today? 🌱💭

Hast du schon Mal schwierige oder schöne Erfahrungen mit Psychedelika gemacht, die du gerne mit Anderen teilen möchtest? ✨ In unserer Integrationsrunde zu psychedelischen Erfahrungen kannst du dich in einem geschützten Rahmen mit Anderen austauschen, deine Erfahrungen verarbeiten und Erkenntnisse reflektieren. 🌸 Am 25.10.2024 treffen wir uns hierzu um 19:00 im großen Saal vom Aki-Haus. Wir freuen uns darauf, dich kennenzulernen! 💜

Explore key perspectives in the development of psychedelic treatments through insights from a Randomized Clinical Trial with Psilocybin to treat Depression 🍄

Starting with how factors like set and setting shape the subjective experience experience and treatment outcomes. Delve into the complexities of designing clinical trials, including the challenges posed by blinding and the nocebo effect, and the ethical implications for psychedelic drug development.

Finally, learnings from the study offer a glimpse into the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), highlighting its potential in group therapy settings and the promise of precision psychiatry for tailored treatment approaches.

In 2015, the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) established a Center for Integrative and Complementary Medicine (CEMIC), affiliated with its Anesthesiology Department, to meet the public's desire for access to complementary medicine services within healthcare facilities.

It's worth noting that people suffering from long-term chronic illnesses often turn to these practices, which seem to provide answers where conventional medicine reaches its limits.

The integration of these treatments aims, among other things, to alleviate symptoms in ill patients. This is why Palliative Vaud is offering this day of exploration and reflection on this highly relevant topic.

In an era of demographic aging, shortage of healthcare personnel, and drug scarcity, isn't it time to broaden the field of possibilities by combining different existing medical approaches?

Event in French

Registration: https://inscription.palliativevaud.ch/page/JMSP-2024

Join us for an exceptional evening where we will explore the therapeutic potentials of ayahuasca and DMT through the combined insights of indigenous traditions and modern science. The conference will be translated into English and French.

Speakers:
Txaná Biruani Siriani - Huni Kuin People, Brazil
Txaná Siã Hui Bey - Huni Kuin People, Brazil
Helena Aicher - Researcher, UZH
Vincent Diehl - Researcher, ALPS

Schedule:
19:00: Conference
21:00: Apéro and jam session

Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the heart of ancestral knowledge and scientific research on these sacred plants.

Conférence ARP le mercredi 24 mai à 18h30 en Salle Ms150 Uni-mail. Suivi d'un apéro.

Gratuit et ouvert à tout le monde !

Synopsis

Certains scientifiques se penchent sur le potentiel thérapeutique de l'ayahuasca, le breuvage végétal amazonien. Mais administrer ce puissant cocktail hallucinogène exige savoir-faire et finesse. Les peuples indigènes amazoniens utilisent cette mixturedepuis longtemps et ont donc une expertise en la matière. Selon eux, l'ayahuasca fonctionne avant tout comme une purge; et l’efficacité du breuvage dépend des icaros (chants chamaniques), qui ont un pouvoir de guérison, et des dietas (régimes préparatoires), qui consistent à s’abstenir de certains aliments et comportements, et qui peuvent affiner la capacité d’une personne à bénéficier du breuvage. Une véritable science de l'ayahuasca appelle un nouveau genre de recherche – ouverte à une autre façon d’aborder la connaissance, à même d’en tirer les conséquences, sans chercher à prouver ou à réfuter, et capable de remettre en question ses propres présupposés.

Intervenant

Jeremy Narby est un anthropologue qui a étudié les systèmes de connaissance des peuples indigènes d'Amazonie. Depuis 1989, il travaille pour l'ONG Nouvelle Planète, soutenant les initiatives de ces peuples pour obtenir la propriété foncière de leurs territoires, mettre en place des programmes d'éducation bilingue et interculturelle, promouvoir l’utilisation durable des ressources, et surveiller l’intégrité de la forêt amazonienne. Il est l'auteur de plusieurs livres, dont 'Le serpent cosmique, l’ADN et les origines du savoir’, ‘Intelligence dans la nature’, ‘Anthologie du chamanisme’ (co-édité avec Francis Huxley), et “Deux plantes enseignantes: le tabac et l’ayahuasca” (co-écrit avec Rafael Chanchari Pizuri).

Link for ticket : https://eventfrog.ch/fr/p/groupes/exploring-deep-trance-with-photosonic-induction-7029493393894806681.html

Le prochain événement de l'ARP aura lieu mercredi de la semaine prochaine ( 05 avril ) et consistera en deux présentations sur le thème de la "Prévention et réduction des risques". Une réalisée par des membres du comité de l'association, et l'autre par David Perrin qui travaille dans le dispositif de Drug Checking de "Nuit Blanche?" --> https://nuit-blanche.ch/ 👀

Les présentations seront suivies d'une petite séance de réponse aux questions, ainsi que d'un apéro pour discuter du sujet dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale 🤗

On espère vous voir nombreux ! 🥰

N'oubliez pas que ces événements sont ouverts à tout le monde, donc n'hésitez pas à inviter vos amis :)

Lecture Series: Buddhistische Konzepte als Orientierungsrahmen für psychedelische Erfahrungen

Vortrag von Stefan Lang vom Zentrum für Buddhismus, kostenlos und ohne Anmeldung

05.12.2022 - 18:15

Hörraum B201, Institutsgebäude, Fabrikstrasse 8, vonRoll Areal, Bern