Psychedelics & Death Positivity

Themed Integration Circle - Psychedelics & Death Positivity

Death is one of the biggest realities psychedelics can bring to the surface. For some, this arrives as peace, surrender, or a felt sense that death is part of life. For others, it comes as terror, grief, existential overwhelm, or the shaking loss of certainty. Encounters with mortality in altered states can feel profound, but they can also be unsettling in ways that are hard to talk about with people who have not been there.

Psychedelics can open questions about loss, dying, impermanence, legacy, and what it means to be alive at all. Some people come away feeling less afraid. Others come away more tender, more aware, or more confused. Integration can help us stay with the emotional truth of these experiences without forcing them into a neat spiritual lesson.

Join us for this themed integration circle to explore mortality, grief, death awareness, and the life questions that psychedelic experiences can stir up. This is a space to talk about what surfaced for you, process the emotional impact, and reflect on how these encounters may be changing the way you live now.

What is an integration Circle?

An Integration Circle is a safe, supportive space where individuals can process and reflect on their psychedelic experiences. These gatherings allow participants to share insights, challenges, and questions, fostering deeper understanding and personal growth. Whether you're seeking clarity on a powerful journey or simply curious to hear from others, integration circles provide a sense of community and connection. All are welcome—whether you feel called to share your story or simply listen and hold space for others. Come as you are and join us in exploring the transformative power of integration together.

*Due to the sensitive nature of integration circles, NO RECORDING is available. 

**Please try to be on time as you may not be able to get in after our icebreaker because we are busy or we are waiting until a sensetive share is over.

Integration Circle Rules

After our ICE-BREAKER, we will open up the circle 1st to people who would like to integrate a specific experience. Shares are given up to 5 min. We will then ask if the person would like to receive reflections. If desired, we will open the floor for 2-3 reflections. At that point we will then move to the next share.

If no one feels called to share a personal experience we will open the circle to questions and general conversations. Please limit shared times to allow responses.

We are also going to ask everyone to:

- Speak from personal perspective

- No Advice Giving. Use 'I' statements.

- Bring an open mind

- Confidentiality “what happens in Zoom, stays in Zoom”

- No Recording of ANY kind

- Silence all electronic devices

- Avoid distractive behavior: eating, multitasking, driving

- Mute mic when not talking

- avoid crosstalk

- Participation! We request that everyone participates on some level. That can look like: just turning on your camera, or participating in the check in verbally or via the chat. This is for the comfort of the group and everyone who is showing up and sharing vulnerably.

- No Solicitation of Substances or Promotion of Retreats (see disclaimer) please avoid naming specific guides or retreats

- No showing stash picks or substances on camera

Disclaimer

Altered States Integration is not therapy and is not intended as a substitute for other types of counseling or medical care. We are not licensed therapists and do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases. We are peer coaches providing a safe space for clients to process the contents of their experience(s) and receive feedback with reflective listening.

Altered States Integration does NOT encourage or condone the purchase, sale or transfer of any illegal substances, nor do they encourage or condone partaking in any unlawful activities related to illegal substances. Please refer to your country, state, and city laws regarding use of psychedelics and alternative substances.