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MDMA Research Resources from MAPS
Research on MDMA-Assisted Therapy compiled by MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
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Feb 5, 2024 Therapists Trade the Couch for the Great Outdoors
An article describing benefits of conducting therapy outdoors, highlighting one of Mary’s mentors and her training program.
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Jan 25, 2023 Nature-Based Therapy in Individuals with Mental Health Disorders, with a Focus on Mental Well-Being and Connectedness to Nature—A Pilot Study
A pilot study investigating the relationships between nature-based therapy, mental health, and connectedness to nature. Results show improvements in mental well-being and connectedness to nature through therapy.
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Feb 5, 2022 Analysis of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Medicine: A Narrative Review
Psilocybin-containing mushrooms have been consumed by various cultures in many different parts of the world for thousands of years. The resurgence of clinical trials involving psilocybin in the 21st century has produced promising results concerning the treatment of addiction, depression, and end-of-life mood disorders.
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Nov 27, 2019 Physiological Benefits of Viewing Nature: A Systematic Review of Indoor Experiments
A systematic review of literature presenting evidence of the physiological effects of viewing nature indoors. Using nature stimuli had positive effects on cerebral and autonomic nervous systems, shows effectiveness for preventative medicine.
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Mar 27, 2019 Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Patient Demographics, Clinical Data and Outcomes in Three Large Practices Administering Ketamine with Psychotherapy
This article is the first to explore KAP within an analytical framework examining three distinct practices that use similar methods, presenting demographic and outcome data from 235 patients.
Glossary
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A therapeutic approach harnessing the restorative power of the natural world within the framework of proven, evidence-based treatment modalities.
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The process of ingesting psychedelic medicine in congruence with psychotherapy.
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Psychotherapy which includes the use of ketamine.
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Quality of a relationship where both parties know each other and are known by each other, it is the opposite of one sided or purely transactional relationship.
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The part of our world where more naturally occurring beings exist.
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The part of our world where society and non naturally occurring beings exist more heavily than naturally occurring beings.
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Guide led walk in nature for individuals or groups, emphasis on sensory experiences with the natural world for physical and mental health benefits for humans, as well as increase feelings of reciprocity.
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Any and all living and not living things in the natural world.