06/23/2025
📖 Required Reading Spotlight: The Body Keeps the Score
We believe that an effective guide must not only understand altered states of consciousness, but also the deep relationship between trauma, the nervous system, and the healing process.
That’s why The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a cornerstone of our training. This groundbreaking book offers crucial insights into how trauma reshapes both body and mind — and how true healing requires more than just talking; it involves reconnecting with the body, regulating the nervous system, and creating safety from the inside out.
As guides, we hold space for individuals who may encounter unresolved trauma or profound emotional material during their journeys. By engaging with The Body Keeps the Score, our students gain:
🌱 A deeper understanding of trauma’s imprint on the body and brain
🌱 Tools for trauma-informed presence and support
🌱 Greater sensitivity to somatic and emotional cues that arise during psychedelic work
🍄 If you’re interested in trauma-informed psychedelic guide training, learn more by visiting our website: https://psychedelicguideinstitute.com
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