As PSYCHEDELICS CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE MAINSTREAM, more people are
exploring their use for healing through spiritual transformation.
Throughout human history the primary use of PSYCHEDELICS HAS BEEN FOR
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES. Indigenous cultures continue to use plant
medicines to connect with their cultural and spiritual beliefs. Yet
today’s society tends to devalue or deny the spiritual impact of
PSYCHEDELICS, focusing instead on neurological and other medically
related health benefits. Studies have shown that the mystical
experiences PSYCHEDELICS PROVIDE ARE THE MAIN SOURCE OF THEIR
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS. Many believe PSYCHEDELICS CAN CONNECT US TO THE
INNATE SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF OUR HUMANITY, enabling us to access
non-ordinary states of consciousness in everyday life. They can
connect us with our true nature, life purpose, and other intelligences
in nature. Join CIIS Professor Francoise Bourzat and religious trauma
healer Andrew Jasko for a conversation exploring the interconnection
of SPIRITUALITY AND PSYCHEDELICS. They examine common psychedelic
experiences that can lead to spiritual transformation such as the
dissolution of self and a sense of non-duality. They discuss
PSYCHEDELICS AS A TOOL FOR SPIRITUAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION WHILE
ALSO TOUCHING ON THE CULTURAL APPROPRIATION OF INDIGENOUS PRACTICES
AND TRADITIONS WITHIN PSYCHEDELIC SPIRITUALITY. Explore how
PSYCHEDELICS CAN BE USED TO EXPAND HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEEPEN OUR
RELATIONSHIP TO OURSELVES AND THE UNIVERSE. Francoise Bourzat holds a
MA in Somatic Psychology from New College of California. She is a
certified Hakomi Therapist. She is an adjunct faculty in the East West
Psychology Program at CIIS. Since 1987, Francoise has apprenticed with
shamans and healers in the US and Mexico. In the last 20 years, she
has traveled with groups to Mexico, incorporating her counseling
practice experience with her knowledge of expanded states of
consciousness where she partners with Mazatec healers in Sacred
Mushrooms ceremonies. She lectures internationally and she leads
trainings in the US, France, Lebanon, and Israel. Andrew Jasko, Master
of Divinity (M.Div.), Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) in
progress, is a former Christian minister turned spiritual activist and
religious trauma healer who teaches about the integration of
psychology, SPIRITUALITY, and sacred and secular traditions. Andrew
was born the son of a minister and became a preacher and missionary to
India, after studying theology at Wheaton College and Princeton
Seminary. As a Christian, Andrew’s relationship with God was his
passion, but unhealthy religious teachings caused him an anxiety
disorder, sexual repression, and spiritual disillusionment. After an
agonizing crisis of faith, Andrew rejected religion and SPIRITUALITY.
Then, he had an unexpected awakening to nondual SPIRITUALITY THROUGH
PSYCHEDELICS AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICES. Andrew coaches spiritual and
religious leaders to identify and heal from religious trauma and to
re-interpret Scriptures through a mystical, nondual lens. Andrew’s
writings and talks can be found at https://lifeafterdogma.org/
[https://lifeafterdogma.org/] This conversation does not promote,
facilitate, or require the use of entheogens. This event and the views
expressed by the presenter(s) are not a reflection of the views of
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), its Center for
Psychedelic Therapies and Research, or the individuals employed by
CIIS. CIIS students, staff, and faculty receive discounts on all
events. CIIS Public Programs Members receive a 20% discount on all
events. Contact us for more information at [email protected] Please
note that we will check your ID for proof of eligibility on arrival at
event. Explore
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