In Conversation with Beckley Retreats Facilitator and Psychotherapist Candace Oglesby-Adepoju For Candace Oglesby-Adepoju, the path to becoming a psychotherapist began with a deep, personal truth: that her own experiences of pain held the seeds of something greater. Healing, for her, wasn’t a destination — it was a calling. And that calling led her into the […]
Read more >How Psilocybin Retreats Offer More Than a Moment — These Psychedelic Retreats Offer a Pathway There’s something extraordinary about sitting across from someone who has made it their life’s work to hold space for transformation. Kosu Boudreau is one of those people. After nearly two decades supporting others as both a spiritual care practitioner and […]
Read more >Navigating Social Stigma with Grace, Clarity, and Confidence At Beckley Retreats, we often hear this question:“How do I share my psilocybin experience with others — especially those who might not understand?” While supported psychedelic experiences can unlock meaningful personal insight and deep emotional reflection, talking about them openly still brings challenges. Stigma, skepticism, or cultural […]
Read more >Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Lessons, Guidance, and Wisdom from the Field A conversation with Kosu Boudreau, Candace Oglesby-Adepoju, and Beckley Retreats’ Val-Pierre Genton When Kosu Boudreau looks back on her entire career, one particular theme seems to hold her work together: that of personal growth and transformation. Beginning with providing spiritual care in the prisons before spending […]
Read more >hen embarking on a psychedelic experience, the physical and mental wellbeing of the participant are paramount. This is where a trip sitter (also referred to as a facilitator) can come in—serving as a crucial safeguard throughout the experience. This person remains sober and vigilant, ready to intervene as necessary while participants navigate the profound depths […]
Read more >In recent years, a growing number of films and documentaries about the use and potential applications for psychedelics have been released. These films range in subject, spanning from deep-dives into the latest scientific research and medical trials to documentary series with rare interviews that highlight the personal stories of those who have profoundly changed from […]
Read more >The experience of a spiritual awakening is often described as featuring a profound shift in consciousness, where individuals discover, in one way or another, a heightened awareness about themselves and their surrounding environment. This spiritual experience, notably not exclusively tied to traditional religious organizations or experiences, can lead to a greater understanding of one’s existence, […]
Read more >The guided use of psilocybin is an emerging form of mental health treatment that combines the use of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, with psychological support and therapy. This approach aims to harness the potential therapeutic effects of psilocybin to address various mental health conditions, particularly treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders. Although […]
Read more >Disclaimer: Beckley Retreats provides information on microdosing for educational purposes only. The legal status of microdosing varies by region, and it is the responsibility of the reader to be aware of and comply with the laws in their local jurisdiction. Beckley Retreats does not endorse or promote illegal activities, and we encourage all individuals to […]
Read more >Psychedelic substances have a long and sacred history, from their ancient ceremonial use to the modern resurgence of contemporary research into their potential benefits. In the latest wave of this psychedelic renaissance, many researchers, scientists, and other interested individuals alike have begun to focus their attention on the relationship between these substances and creativity, specifically […]
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