u/MindfulImprovement

Putting the feelers out for this: Would you be interested in attending an online peer support integration circle organized through the subreddit?

There would be general topics for conversation, but we would not necessarily stick to them if something else comes up.

This would be free to attend, with no pressure to participate or identify ourselves in any way.

Please share thoughts and/or concerns and/or suggestions in the comments as well.

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Hey everyone,

It has officially been a year since I've taken over moderation duties for r/psychedelictherapy. There have been a lot of changes in here over the past year, including many new folks joining us. I feel like things have become relatively stable in the sub at this point.

Notably, we've added in the community bulletin board as a space for self-promotion and sharing of active research and studies. We've had AMAs with a few notable authors and professions within the field of psychedelic therapy. Me and u/Training-Meringue847 have been actively moderating, removing inappropriate posts and keeping things respectful and kind as much as we can. We created the community reading list, added user flairs, tweaked and finalized the rules, added many resources and directories, and information to the side bar.

I've enjoyed seeing the growth and changes in here, and I'm happy with the direction things have been going. My goal was to make this space safer, more professional, and to help legitimize the field in a small way.

I am curious to hear your thoughts! Are you enjoying the direction the sub has taken? Do you have any suggestions or thoughts that you're willing to share?

Warmly,
Mindful

Does the Costco have gluten free bread? Or does Bonus have gluten free bread? TIA!

Is everyone using third party software that costs an arm and a leg nowadays, or is there anyone left who is doing things on their own? If you’re doing everything on your own, how do you do it? For documentation storage and scheduling primarily!

Hey all,

A reminder of the subreddit rules:

• 1 Be kind
• 2 Stay on topic
• 3 Evidence-based discussion
• 4 No anti-psychedelic-therapy posting
• 5 No sourcing substances
• 6 No sourcing therapists
• 7 No self-promotion
• 8 No promotion of unsafe use
• 9 No medical, psychiatric, or legal advice
• 10 Surveys and research

Of particular note, this subreddit is not the place to find a therapist through posting, there are several directories located in the informational side bar where therapists and professionals can sign themselves up, be vetted, and be connected with clients. We do not, and can not vet the professionals that engage here, this is why we have chosen to provide links to directories where professionals are vetted and credentials are verified.
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Secondly, this is absolutely not a place where professionals should be reaching out to people to advertise their services. It is clearly written in many provinces’ and states’ ethical guidelines that solicitation of vulnerable individuals is a breach of ethical practice. If you have a professional reach out to you via DM, or comment here, please notify the mods, and please be aware that this behavior reflects poor professional judgment and boundary-setting.
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Psychedelic therapy requires a high standard of ethical care, including clear informed consent, appropriate screening, proper training, and strong therapeutic boundaries. These conditions cannot be met through unsolicited outreach on anonymous online forums. Ethical practitioners will not approach you directly in moments of vulnerability or attempt to convert online interactions into therapeutic relationships.
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If you are interested in this kind of work, seek out qualified providers through legitimate directories, referrals, or regulated professional organizations, where you can verify credentials and ensure your safety and autonomy are respected.
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For all rules in the sub, the first time it is broken, someone has their post/comment removed and receives a warning via mod mail. The second time, a 3 day ban, and subsequent times either a permanent, or increasing amount of time banned from the community. That said, sourcing substances in this community leads to an immediate permanent ban.
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I'm sorry that I had to make this post, but I hope that everyone understands the reasoning for the rules are to protect the people who engage here, and the professionals who engage here.