How To Navigate Difficult Psychedelic Journeys: Research Insights
A recent study published in Scientific Reports explores the strategies individuals use to navigate challenging psychedelic experiences and how these responses relate to emotional breakthroughs. Researchers from University College London conducted a mixed-methods investigation, combining qualitative analyses of psilocybin retreat participants’ experiences with a broader survey involving 529 individuals who reported past psychedelic use.
Three Core Strategies Identified
The study developed the Responses to Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Inventory (ReCiPE), revealing three key coping strategies:
- Acceptance and Reappraisal: Emphasizing surrender and acceptance of the experience, this approach was …