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New Insights into Psychologists’ Views on Psychedelic Therapy
As interest grows among both clinicians and the public, psychedelic knowledge and reduced stigma within the psychology field will be critical to ensuring these treatments are implemented ethically, safely, and accessibly. Outreach, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration remain key priorities moving forward.
Mitigating Risks in Psychedelic Integration Therapy: Practical Considerations
Psychedelic HRIT is an emerging clinical area that requires careful consideration of risks associated with this type of therapy. Although it can be a powerful
New Research Sheds Light on How Self-Criticism Damages Social Relationships
The findings suggest some behaviors that may partially explain why highly self-critical people often experience poorer quality relationships and social isolation. Out of a desire to avoid rejection, self-critical individuals may mute their emotional expressions and conceal thoughts and feelings. Unfortunately, this emotional guardedness can distance others and undermine relationship intimacy and closeness.
Are Psychologists Ready for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy? Insights from a New Study
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been gaining attention in recent years, with promising early results in clinical trials. However, negative attitudes toward psychedelics remain a potential impediment
Why MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder?
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common and debilitating condition that affects approximately 1 in 14 Americans at any given time. It is characterized by
Portland Psychotherapy Year in Review – 2022
It has been a year of change, both within Portland Psychotherapy and in our broader community. This year has been an opportunity for us to
Portland Psychotherapy is now taking OHP!
After months and months of work and paperwork, we are pleased to announce that Portland Psychotherapy is now taking OHP. We are in network with:
Self-help books for trauma or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Choosing a self-help book from the vast number of choices can be really difficult. Here are some books that we frequently recommend to clients who
Portland Psychotherapy’s Clinical Trial of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: Recruitment Underway!
Many have been watching as the psychedelic renaissance has taken off and more clinical trials for psychedelic-assisted therapy have begun. Here at Portland Psychotherapy, our
Showcasing Portland Psychotherapy’s Work at the ACBS Conference
The Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) – a professional membership organization – has an annual conference, where researchers and clinicians from around the world
Don’t Throw Out Your Cake! (and Other Self-Compassionate Practices)
As a fan of The Great British Baking Show, there was a moment in season one that stood out to me where one of the
How Well Does Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Work? Find Out from this New Comprehensive Review
A recent paper from Portland Psychotherapy researchers summarizes the results of the strongest research studies examining psychedelic-assisted therapy – placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials, the same
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
What is Social Anxiety Disorder? We all know what it feels like to feel awkward or nervous in a social setting. Maybe you’ve felt jittery
Overcoming Social Anxiety as You Emerge from COVID-19 Quarantine
Feeling excited about rejoining your communities after more than a year of quarantine, but also a little scared? Are you racing to fill up your
Finding Meaning Amidst a Success-Driven World
Do you feel like you’ve been encouraged to chase after a certain vision of success? Maybe you’ve always been a high-achiever, and your family and
Recovering From Sexual Assault
Being sexually assaulted can make a person feel ashamed, disgusted, fearful, confused, and/or horrified, among many emotions. It can disrupt a person’s sense of self
Measure 109 & 110: Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Is Here! (But Not Until 2023)
Measure 109 in Oregon was recently approved by voters, making Oregon the very first state in the U.S.A. to legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy. While many are
New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Resources for the Public
At Portland Psychotherapy, for years we’ve been maintaining a list of the best ACT resources for the public that we know about. We have links