Lynne Nardizzi, LICSW

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psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, and psychedelic integration

PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS, CHildren AND ADULTS

Lynne Nardizzi, LICSW

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Psychedelics and Traumatic Brain Injury

January 15, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Psychedelic therapy for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is under research to see if these compounds can promote healing in the brain.

MDMA-Assisted Therapy and PTSD

January 13, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Here’s the official statement from MAPS!

The results confirmed findings from MAPP1; no serious adverse events were observed among the participants
In a first for psychedelic-assisted therapy trials, more than half of MAPP2 participants identify as people of color

Psilocybin and Bipolar Disorder

January 11, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Researchers collected survey data from over 500 people with bipolar disorder about their experiences using psilocybin, the results of which were published in a previous paper.

One third of those participants said they experienced “new or increasing symptoms” following psilocybin use, but overall, participants indicated that they believed psilocybin was not harmful.

New Research: Lifetime Use of MDMA and Psilocybin, Less Depression

January 10, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

New research shows that lifetime use of MDMA/ecstasy and psilocybin is associated with reduced odds of major depressive episodes.

The Importance of Therapy and Integration with Psychedelics!

January 9, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Here’s a good article on the benefits of psychedelics, but set and setting, and therapy are important.

Psychedelics and CBD

January 6, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Some studies have begun to investigate the relationship between CBD and psychedelics… Especially the practice of using CBD to stop SSRI use, which you should wean before using a psychedelic.

Talking About Psychedelics

December 24, 2022 Lynne Nardizzi

Visiting with family and friends for the holidays, and wanting to talk about psychedelics? This handy guide can help!

Things to Watch- Psychedelic Movie Recs

December 23, 2022 Lynne Nardizzi

Here’s a list of five movies and series to watch about psychedelics.

Belief Changes with Psychedelics

December 13, 2022 Lynne Nardizzi

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers continue their exploration into psychedelics and how these drugs may produce a wide range of profound changes in perception, cognition and mood.

In a recent study, published on Nov. 1 in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research explored belief changes related to psychedelic experiences.

They found that a single psychedelic experience increased a range of nonphysicalist beliefs as well as beliefs about consciousness, meaning and purpose.