Psychedelics, Dreams, and Rituals: Mastering the Art and Science of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

Unresolved psychological trauma is a major cause of suffering and pain, leading to problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD. However, transpersonal psychology has found that non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) can be induced using psychedelics, dreams, and rituals, leading to significant therapeutic benefits.

Gay Lynn Grigas, the author of Psychedelics, Dreams, and Rituals: A Guidebook for Explorers, Therapists, and Facilitators, believes that combining these approaches can reinforce and accelerate positive outcomes. Drawing from her 30 years of experience as a therapist, Gay Lynn presents a well-researched approach based on the work of pioneers like Stanislav Grof, Janis Phelps, Bill Richards, and Robert Johnson.

During this one-day training, participants will learn practical skills for guiding clients into non-ordinary states of consciousness using the triune pathway. Gay Lynn will share a step-by-step approach for helping clients understand and heal from the root cause of trauma. The workshop provides specific tools, ideas, and detailed guidelines that can be immediately applied in practice, empowering clients on their inner healing journey.

The training will be led by Gay Lynn Grigas and Dr. Laurie Maddox.

BIOS:

Gay Lyn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Addiction Professional who completed the MDMA Therapy Training Program through the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) 2021.

As the Director of Psychedelic Therapies in Ocala, Florida, Gay Lynn facilitates private and group psychedelic medicine sessions, workshops, trainings, and retreats. Her expertise as an educator and psychotherapist has made her a sought-after speaker and presenter worldwide, dedicated to helping individuals live their most fulfilling lives.

Dr. Laurie Maddox is a Licensed Psychotherapist in Orlando, Florida and expert in the field of psychedelic psychotherapy. Laurie has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has spent 22 years in healthcare working in hospitals and private practice throughout her career. Her passion for advancing emerging therapeutic practices is evident in her study of transformational psychiatry and advanced training with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), the Oregon Health Authority, UC Berkeley, and Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

As the founder and educational director of the Orlando Psychedelic Society, Laurie is deeply engaged in the conversation on how evidenced-based therapies can evoke healing from illnesses of despair, and complex trauma—through non-ordinary states of consciousness. "Psychedelics, Dreams, and Rituals," incorporates her many years of experience as a therapist and insights into the power of transcendent states for transformation and profound healing, for both beginners and mental health professionals.