Finding The Others: How To Build a Robust Psychedelic Community

Even though interest in psychedelics is growing, it can be challenging to find local people to discuss this taboo topic safely. Grassroot psychedelic communities are popping up like mushrooms all across the country, but they need engaged supporters like you! This online talk will explore the recipe for growing a healthy community centered around psychedelic enthusiasm.

Tobey and Elizabeth with Altered States Integration will share knowledge gained from over 10 years of experience in building psychedelic clubs, societies, and integration groups. This presentation offers an introduction to community building, tips for getting started, and explores the future of psychedelic communities.

This class will:

• Explore the elements of a healthy psychedelic community

• Discuss how members can help reduce harmful behaviors from interlopers

• Describe what it takes to be an ethical leader and how to grow into one

• Brainstorm what future psychedelic villages might look like

• Offer tips and tricks to strengthen your grassroots movement

Presenter Bios

Altered States Integration is an online organization for psychedelic education, integration, & risk reduction. Tobey and Elizabeth believe in the healing power of altered states when used in a conscious and considerate way. Psychedelics are an excellent tool for reaching deeper levels of personal growth and potentiate change when used mindfully. They bring over 12 years of collective experience to their psychedelic coaching, pre-trip safety assessments, and integration aftercare services. They offer free & low cost, on-demand webinars and articles on harm reduction and psychedelic benefit maximization. Tobey Tobey is a LPCC with a MA of Counseling from Naropa University. He has over 8 years of experience as Psychedelic Coach & Advocate providing harm reduction & on-site peer support with Zendo Project, N.E.S.T., DanceSafe, Harmonia, and is the past president of Psychedelic Club of Denver. Tobey is passionate about community outreach and policy change, including working on the successful decriminalization campaigns in Denver and D.C. He is excited to use his education to continue his work as a community builder and psychedelic advocate. Elizabeth J.O. is a Holistic Dietitian Nutritionist and Change Coach with 15 years of clinical experience. Since graduating from Bastyr University, she has studied: coaching, human behavior, psychology, yoga, flow states, and mindfulness-based therapies. In her free time, she offers peer support in online forums and volunteers at festivals providing psychedelic harm reduction with N.E.S.T, Zendo Project, Sanctuary, and PsyT. She has authored Breaking Emotional Addiction: Neurohacking BPD with Ibogaine, detailing her personal healing journey. Elizabeth is passionate about reducing barriers to finding compassionate support for processing non-ordinary states of consciousness.

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