Françoise Bourzat has written an authoritative book on guided psychedelic therapy with
important lessons for anyone thinking of either guiding or being guided. -Michael Pollan via
Twitter A comprehensive guide to the safe and ethical application of expanded states of
consciousness for therapists healing practitioners and sincere explorers Psychedelic
medicines also known as entheogens are entering the mainstream. And it's no wonder: despite
having access to the latest wellness trends and advances in technology we're no healthier
happier or more meaningfully connected. Psilocybin mushrooms ayahuasca and LSD-as well as
other time-tested techniques with the power to shift consciousness such as drumming meditation
and vision quests-are now being recognized as potent catalysts for change and healing. But how
do we ensure that we're approaching them effectively? Françoise Bourzat-a counselor and
experienced guide with sanctioned training in the Mazatec and other indigenous traditions-and
healer Kristina Hunter introduce a holistic model focusing on the threefold process of
preparation journey and integration. Drawing from more than thirty years of experience
Bourzat's skillful and heartfelt approach presents the therapeutic application of expanded
states without divorcing them from their traditional contexts. Consciousness Medicine delivers
a coherent map for navigating nonordinary states of consciousness offering an invaluable
contribution to the field of healing and transformation.
