Campbell Townsend: Deepening Psychedelic assisted Psychotherapy with Somatics and Metaphor Video
Beyond the Trip: A Psychedelic Therapy Podcast with Dr Esme DarkShow Notes
In this episode, I'm joined by Campbell Townsend, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Research Consultant at Monash University's Clinical Psychedelic Research Lab. With experience as a trial therapist on the Psilocybin for GAD study and training through MAPS, Campbell brings a grounded yet imaginative approach to psychedelic-assisted therapy.
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In this experiential training, you'll learn how to use metaphor and somatic tools to enhance Psychedelic assisted Psychotherapy. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or new to this space, this workshop offers practical strategies you can apply immediately.
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In this episode we explore how metaphor is the language of psychedelic and how it can deepen therapeutic work across all stages of the psychedelic process. We also dive into somatic approaches, discussing how tuning into the body can enhance emotional integration and healing.
Themes include:
· The power of metaphor in psychedelic therapy
· Embodied connection: working somatically with clients
· Embracing curiosity and playfulness in clinical work
· Practical tools to weave metaphor and body-based methods into sessions
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Find Monash Clinical Psychedelic Lab at www.monash.edu/psychedelics
Find Campbell Townsend at https://islandpsychology.com.au/campbell-townsend
Disclaimer: This podcast if for general information only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation for psychedelic- assisted psychotherapy.
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