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Facilitating Profound Group Healing Journeys With the Aid of Psychedelic Medicine

Effective group work and psychedelic medicine share a profound connection in the realm of healing and transformation. Just as group therapy provides a supportive and transformative space for individuals to explore their inner world and foster connections, psychedelic medicine journeys can facilitate profound insights, expansion of consciousness, and emotional healing on a collective level.

In an individualistic patriarchal society, where disconnection and fragmentation prevail, psychedelic medicine and collective healing emerge as a potent antidote. These ancient practices hold the key to restoring harmony and interconnectedness within ourselves and with the world around us. 

By embracing the wisdom of psychedelic medicine, we tap into the profound healing potential of nature, reconnecting with our innate spirituality and the interconnected web of life. Through collective healing, we transcend the limitations of the individual and foster a sense of community, compassion, and mutual support. Together, psychedelic medicine and collective healing offer a transformative pathway towards a more balanced, harmonious, and interconnected society.

When combined with a skilled facilitator & a supportive group setting, the integration of psychedelic medicine can:

  • Deepen and amplify the therapeutic process
  • Catalyze deep introspection
  • Facilitate emotional release
  • Enhance the sense of interconnectedness among participants
  • Decreases barriers to create a sense of openness and understanding 
  • Provide a safe space for participants to reflect, share, and receive feedback during integration


How Can The Art Of Groups Help You Facilitate Effective Psychedelic Medicine Work In Your Practice?

Group settings provide a unique container for individuals to share their experiences, process emotions, and support one another throughout the journey with psychedelic medicine. The collective energy and shared intentions can amplify the healing potential of the medicine, as participants witness and hold space for each other’s transformation.

The Art of Groups can prepare you and the members of your practice to create safe and effective containers that allow participants to engage in deep, personal work and covers the following topics:

Understanding the Benefits of Group Psychedelic Experiences: 

Investigating the unique advantages of offering psychedelic experiences in a group setting.

Comparing Different Group Models:  

Examining various group approaches and their specific characteristics.​

Preparing Participants for Group Sessions:   

Outlining methods to assess and ready individuals for group psychedelic encounters.​

Creating a Supportive Environment:

Establishing a framework that encourages connection and ensures safety during group experiences.​

Effective Documentation and Administration:   

Managing paperwork and tasks such as informed consent and mental health assessments in group settings.​

Improving the Group Experience:    

Enhancing connections and interactions among participants through facilitation skills.​

Cultural Sensitivity in Rituals and Ceremonies:   

Balancing respect and cultural awareness while incorporating rituals and ceremonies.​

Overcoming Facilitator Challenges:  

 

Identifying common difficulties faced by facilitators and implementing solutions for a smoother experience.​

Group work and psychedelic medicine together can bring deep healing, personal growth, and spiritual exploration. This powerful combination lets individuals delve into themselves, connect profoundly with others, and navigate their paths of self-discovery and transformation with a supportive community.

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What People Are Saying

The time I spent at the CSU Health Network in group supervision with Carrie taught me more than any other experience in my graduate studies - in fact, it taught me more than any professional development program I've participated in. I learned about myself and my personal triggers, about group dynamics, about recognizing and attending to the energy in the room, about how to co-lead alongside another practitioner, about common themes that clients presented and how to support those clients, and how to support the entire group as an entity in moving forward so that the participants could do the work they came to do. I take any opportunity I can to be in Carrie's presence - she has a profoundly powerful ripple.
Maggie Graham, MEd, LPC, CPCC
Carrie is an exceptional group therapist! She has a passion for group work and knows the positive impact a group experience can have on a participant’s life. Through her skillful facilitation, Carrie has helped many people make significant changes in their lives and deepen their connections to others. Carrie is also an experienced teacher and consultant. As Counseling Services’ Assistant Director for Group Services at Colorado State, Carrie taught our group seminars and supervised the work of multiple graduate students and staff. She fostered excitement about groups among our staff that translated into a thriving group program. Our extensive group training and successful group therapy services were frequently a reason students chose our internships. Her expertise also earned her teaching positions in graduate programs at both CSU and the University of Northern Colorado. As a group therapist, teacher and consultant, Carrie is among the very best!
Dr. Susan MacQuiddyFormer Director, Colorado State University Health Network
Carrie Haynes has extensive knowledge and experience with group therapy modalities. During her time as the director of group services at the CSU Health Network, she created and ran a group program that averaged 25 therapy groups every semester, covering a wide range of topics and using a wide range of approaches. Whether interpersonal process, skills groups, or anything in between, Carrie created outstanding group curriculum, and provided gold standard training to staff and counseling trainees learning how to effectively facilitate therapy groups. Many therapists who worked and trained at CSU say they owe their group knowledge and skill to the solid and compassionate training they received from Carrie. She is truly a leader in the field of group therapy.
Dr. Reid TrotterDirector, Colorado State University Health Network
I took a group facilitation seminar with Carrie and she has been one of the most insightful teachers of group process I have had. She really understands what is happening under the surface in interpersonal relationships and group dynamics. From the logistics of filling groups and screening members to the art of handling difficult group situations, Carrie has the expertise needed to create a transformative, healing environment in any type of group. Her style is experiential, not just talking about theory, but living and practicing the work directly. Carrie group instruction is well above the basics taught in most grad programs and I highly recommend her work if you want to be more effective and confident as a group leader.
Chuck Hancock, MEd, LPC, EMDR II
I attended IPT Group training with Carrie during my time in graduate school at CSU. I found Carrie to be a very insightful, enthusiastic, and supportive supervisor. My training in IPT groups was so eye opening, and I believe it has been a vital contributor to my effectiveness with clients. Even though I am not currently facilitating any therapy groups, I continue to apply the IPT concepts and awareness that I developed during this training in my individual counseling sessions, and also in my daily life. IPT interventions are often some of the most beneficial interventions for relationship and insight building in my work with clients.
Dr. Molly McLarenAssistant Director, Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling
Group therapy training with Carrie helped to expand my knowledge about the benefits of group therapy, different group therapy styles, and ways to increase client commitment to group. Her warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive facilitation style allows for genuine, vulnerable growth opportunities as an individual as well as professional. I highly recommend Carrie's group therapy training.
Rebecca Hoke, LCSW
I am so thankful for the training I received from Carrie at CSUHN during my MSW internship around group theory and practice. Carrie really helped me see the 'magic' of group therapy as well as the evidence around group intervention. She helped me develop confidence and a passion for treating clients in group therapy settings. Carrie is a very intentional teacher, therapist, and human and her authenticity and vulnerability make her very relatable in a training setting.
Jessica Grant, LCSW
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