Psychedelic advisor Rebecca Martinez lays out the groundwork for an ethical approach to 21st-century psychedelic therapy. Applying a social-justice lens to entheogenic practice, Martinez provides practical guidance for psychedelic sitters, advocates, explorers, and those practicing (or learning to practice) licensed psychedelic therapy.<br/><br/>As psychedelics become a more accessible pathway to healing, how do practitioners-and seekers-navigate complex issues in a wide range of settings? Here, you'll learn skills like:<br/>• Understanding consent and boundaries<br/>• Building safe and ethical psychedelic experiences<br/>• How to integrate the cultural and historical contexts of plant medicines<br/>• Considering the psychological risks and benefits of psychedelic therapy<br/>• How to apply a social-justice lens to entheogenic healing<br/><br/>Martinez also discusses how, in many corners of the psychedelic community, an overemphasis on positivity can overwhelm attempts to challenge abuses of power; dismantle internalized hierarchies; and acknowledge and integrate our own flaws and traumas.<br/><br/>An essential guide for any psychedelic therapist, entheogenic guide, or mind-expanding medicine enthusiast, Whole Medicine brings much-needed conversations about ethics, boundaries, and informed use out of the shadows for better, safer, community-centered psychedelic healing.