Embodied Psychedelic Therapy: A Somatic Guide
Book Details
- Publisher : WW Norton & Co
- Published : October 2025
- Cover : Paperback
- Pages : 368
- Category :
Forthcoming - Category 2 :
Individual Psychotherapy - Catalogue No : 98357
- ISBN 13 : 9781324053552
- ISBN 10 : 1324053550
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Body-centred practices for every stage of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Embodied Psychedelic Therapy is a guide to holding space for clients taking psychedelics for personal exploration, spiritual expansion and healing. This book emerges from the intersection of psychedelics and somatics, weaving body-centred practices into the various phases of psychedelic work. Covering preparation, the psychedelic journey itself and integration afterwards, it details how a focus on embodiment greatly benefits work with expanded states of consciousness.
Delving into ethics, adverse events, trauma, the use of touch and other themes relevant to psychedelic-assisted therapy, the authors draw on practices both ancient and modern to support healing and transformation. Here you will learn how to utilise the inherent wisdom of the body to maximise the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, allowing you to foster safer, more therapeutic experiences for those pursuing well-being and expansion.
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Mischke-Reeds and Sylvae make a compelling case for the profound promise [psychedelics] hold—while emphasizing that true transformation hinges on thoughtful preparation, skilled guidance, and intentional integration.
In this timely and essential volume, the authors illuminate the critical role of grounding psychedelic experiences in present-moment body sensations and emotional awareness. Their somatic approach offers a powerful contribution to the evolving field of psychedelic therapy. A must-read for both those embarking on their own healing journeys and the therapists supporting them.
Peter A. Levine, PhD, author of In an Unspoken Voice and An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey
This thoughtful, engaging, comprehensive guide brings to life how insights and techniques from somatic psychotherapies can deepen and enrich psychedelic-assisted treatment. The authors’ extensive experience with all of these modalities shines through on every page with evocative case examples, easy-to-access experiential exercises, and clear, step-by-step, practical guidance. Humble, honest, and sensible, this book is essential reading for clinicians wishing to work with psychedelics or guide clients.
Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, author of The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are, assistant professor of psychology, Harvard Medical School
Embodied Psychedelic Therapy highlights the essential role of the body in psychedelic healing. This guide offers clinicians practical tools to support bottom-up processing, helping clients release trauma, integrate profound experiences, and trust their innate healing intelligence. Rooted in decades of somatic practice, [this book]?is a timely and essential contribution to the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Rick Doblin, PhD, founder and president, MAPS
Embodied Psychedelic Therapy is a comprehensive and practical guide to psychedelic therapy. Grounded in Hakomi and Somatic Experiencing therapies, the authors bring a depth of experience in working with the ‘indissoluble unity of body and mind.’ Increasing interest in the healing potential of psychedelics has brought concerns about ethical and safe use. This book will be invaluable in preparing practitioners to use them effectively, skillfully, and wisely.
Annie Mithoefer, BSN and Michael Mithoefer, MD, former therapists and trainers for MAPS clinical trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
About the Author(s)
Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MFT, is a somatic trauma therapist, Hakomi Core Faculty, continuum teacher and founder of embodywise.com. She lives in Northern California
Joshua Sylvae, PhD, is a psychotherapist from Oregon City, OR. He teaches the Somatic Experiencing® professional training around the world.
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