Outside The Therapy Room
Ivonne Hammoud is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and owner of a therapy practice in Waterloo, Ontario. But out of the office, she's a mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Join Ivonne as she sits with a special guest to discuss every day things that impact our mental health! Conversations about everything from mental health and relationships, to media and current events, as well as personal experiences and reflections, all in the hopes of normalizing our humanness and helping you see that you’re not alone. This is Outside the Therapy Room!
Outside The Therapy Room
Episode 33 - Mind Unlocked: Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Melissa Pyne
Melissa Pyne is BACK, and ready to take a deep dive into the world of psychedelic-assisted therapy. In this episode, we're breaking down what psychedelic therapy actually looks like. Melissa shares the three main types of psychedelic medicines used in therapy today—psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine—how they work, what they’re used for, and why people are turning to them for mental health breakthroughs.
Thinking about trying this therapeutic approach yourself? We’ve got you. Learn what questions to ask a trained professionals before diving in and how to know if this path is right for you. Plus, Melissa uncovers the most important thing for professionals practicing psychedelic-assisted therapy to keep in mind and practice.
Whether you’re curious, cautious, or totally psyched (pun intended), this episode is your beginner-friendly guide to healing with psychedelics.
Alethia Psychadelic Assisted Therapy
Inner Trailheads (Melissa's Website)
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