About the event

Dive into the intersection of ritual and the modern therapeutic model at 'Safeguarding the Sacred: Integrating Ceremony and Medical Safety in Psychedelic Healing.' 

This event will be held at the wonderful art gallery and event space "Art Garden AVL" in the River Arts District. The mushroom cafe "The Pot Stirred" at this location will be open for guests during the event!

Join acclaimed author Matt Zemon (author of Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness and Beyond the Trip, A Journal for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration) and Tiffany Sauls, MD, Owner and Founder of Asheville Integrative Psychiatry, as they explore the harmonious fusion of ceremonial wisdom and medical expertise in the realm of psychedelic healing. From the structured environments of mental health clinics to the rich tapestries of ceremonial practices, this event delves into how both approaches can coalesce to ensure safety, efficacy, and respect for the sacred in the transformative journey of healing with psychedelics. Discover how integrating ceremony and medical safety can enhance therapeutic outcomes and also honor the diverse cultural roots of psychedelic traditions while maintaining ethical standards and ensuring the well-being of participants. 

There will be time for audience Q & A at the end of the event.