The term Psychedelic is a combination of the Greek words "psyche" (mind) and "delos" (to reveal). This gives us the common definition of psychedelic as "mind-manifesting".

Clinically, psychedelic refers to a class of compounds that reliably induce this state in individuals at certain dosages.

When combined, the psychedelic experience is a direct, embodied experience of how an individual’s mind works. This sets the foundation for the deeply introspective potential that these compounds and experiences have to offer individuals.

In a controlled setting, psychedelic experiences often provide individuals unique insight, emotions, or experiences of why and how they are the way that they are. They discover where patterns of behaviors emerge from, how they relate to themselves, others, and the world, and the current state of who they are at the time of the experience.

It is of the utmost importance to work with a trained facilitator taught to incorporate preparation, integration, and exploration of the environment that supports you.

Set, Setting, and the system you exist in are extremely important for therapeutic psychedelic work. Set refers to the mindset you are in when entering into the medicine work. This is often a part of what makes preparation so important. Setting refers to the place where you will take the medicine (licensed service center) and who is present for the ceremony. The environment or "matrix" (a term coined by Betty Eisner) is also important for understanding influences in your lived experience and the support system you may or may not have available to you.

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in more than 200 species of mushrooms that grow naturally around the world.

For centuries, Indigenous and Tribal communities across the globe have used psilocybin for spiritual, ceremonial and other purposes.

They are psychedelic drugs, which means they can affect all the senses, altering a person’s thinking, sense of time and emotions.

The key ingredient in magic mushrooms is psilocybin. When psilocybin is taken, it’s converted in the body to psilocin, which is the chemical with the psychoactive properties

It has been used for centuries in spiritual practices and is known for its ability to induce profound changes in consciousness and perception.

Microdose Your Marriage offers guided psilocybin experiences in a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples. Psilocybin Truffles are legal in Oregon where all journeys take place.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is an available option and has been shown to be effective in couples work. This can also be a more affordable route for folks - because the duration of the medicine ceremony is much shorter at 3 hours rather than 6-8. Let Dr. Hadeed know if you are interested in learning more about KAP.

Psilocybin truffles are safe when consumed in appropriate doses and in a safe and supportive environment.

Psilocybin has a low level of toxicity, which means that it has a low potential of causing potentially fatal events like breathing problems or a heart attack.

Studies do show there are health risks associated with taking psilocybin, particularly when unsupervised and outside of clinical supervision.

However, as with any psychoactive substance, there are potential risks and side effects that should be considered. These can include anxiety, paranoia, confusion, and physical discomfort, as well as the potential for psychological distress.

The health screening involves answering questions about your physical and mental health, medication use, supplements, life experiences, and habits. The goal is to ensure your safety and prepare for a beneficial psilocybin experience.

Providing accurate information is vital for safety and the effectiveness of the psilocybin experience. Inaccuracies can lead to challenging, unsafe, or difficult experiences.

Effects of psilocybin mushrooms usually appear within the first 20 to 40 minutes of consumption and typically last 4 to 6 hours.

Once altered state has ended, there may be some residual effects from the drug, which can last until the day after the trip has ended. However, the body should return to a normal state within 24 hours.

The amount of time they last will depend on many different factors of the drug and the person consuming it. Typically you can expect to spend 6 hours in a psilocybin ceremony.

The setting of the experience is incredibly important. The service center we work with has created an ambient, secure, and supportive environment that minimizes potential risks and maximizes positive outcomes.

You will be provided with a curated playlist of music, encouraged to wear an eye mask to promote an inward experience, and be under the supervision of your facilitator for the entire duration.

Intense emotions such as sadness, anger, and fear can be and often are a part of a psilocybin experience.

Commonly, challenges experienced during the journey are later viewed as positive, and ultimately felt to have been necessary or worthwhile.

One study analyzing over 200 challenging psychedelic experiences, more than 67% of respondents regarded the long-term consequences of their experience to be either positive or mostly positive, while less than 4% regarded the consequences to be either negative or mostly negative.

‍Challenging experiences are also much less likely to occur when intentional preparation, integration, “set and setting”, professional support, and other considerations are taken into account.

A survey study of over 600 lifetime psychedelic users found that factors such as lack of preparation, interactions with contraindicated prescription medications, lack of psychological support, and negative physical setting were associated with challenging experiences.

Psychedelics are all about connection.

They have been proven to enhance our awareness of the present moment, improve interpersonal connections, and reduce ruminative thinking.

In the context of relationship wellness, the aforementioned positive effects are potent in improving connection and intimacy.

It can add a layer of depth, joy, and play to relationships.

It can also assist in the softening of defensed for couples trying to make decisions about the future of their relationship or to improve compassion and grace if they decide to end.

Nope. People all over the nation, and in other countries, have expressed interest in coming to Oregon to experience our psilocybin services.

Even though there are unregulated psilocybin services in other countries where psilocybin is not illegal, many people want to come to Oregon because of the safety aspect.

This model is highly regulated by comparison and may give people comfort knowing that the model has prioritized client safety.

Currently, health insurance does not cover psilocybin facilitation. The regulations around psychedelic-assisted healing treatments are still evolving.

In the state of Oregon, under the OHA regulations and Measure 109 - Psilocybin services are provided . There is no mental health diagnosis associated with treatment protocols at this time, therefore the applicability of insurance coverage is not possible.

The details of cost are listed on the "directions" page, in the 5 options: Deepen, Decide, Dissolve, Do it alone, and the continued work categories.

Certain research has shown significant, lasting benefits from a single psilocybin session.

It’s common for individuals and couples to receive substantial psychological and emotional benefits from a single psilocybin session.

Immediately following the experience, these individuals often don’t feel like they need (or even would like) another strong psychedelic experience for some time.

However, it’s impossible to predict the exact outcome of a particular psychedelic experience for any individual.

Whether once a month, year, or decade - what feels right is up to you. In general, we recommend engaging in a thorough integration process following a psilocybin session, before planning another session.

Yes, we are committed to accessibility and offer fee reductions and scholarships based on income limitations and the availability of organizational or philanthropic support.

This effort is encouraged for all facilitators and service centers operating in Oregon and beyond - to ensure that more individuals can access psilocybin services regardless of their financial situation.

Like many, we partner with the Sheri Eckert Foundation to help to provide financial support for psilocybin services.

You are encouraged to apply to their Psilocybin Access Fund.

Yes. We want to work with you and what feels like the best fit financially. If you. are able to pay in full, we offer a 10% discount.

We also have a generous refund policy to honor life's storms and also to make sure we move at the pace best suited for you. Further details will be discussed during the intake session.

Individuals with certain conditions, such as severe mental health disorders, active drug or alcohol misuse, cardiovascular issues, severe kidney disease, or those on specific medications, may not be eligible.

Pregnancy and having a close relative with specific psychiatric conditions also may disqualify you.

Contraindications include severe mental health conditions, current drug or alcohol withdrawal, certain cardiovascular and gastrointestinal conditions, neurological disorders, pregnancy, and contagious diseases like tuberculosis or COVID.

During your preparation sessions, we will collaborate to decide on your dosage based on your previous psychedelic experiences and your intentions.

Under the OHA guidelines, doses are measured in milligrams of psilocybin. 

We offer monthly online integration groups for our Alumni Clients. See our continued care section on the directions page.

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