Trauma Informed Psychedelic Preparation & Integration

Welcome to the Trauma Informed Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Circle!

Join us for a safe, interactive and supportive in-person event where we will dive deep into the intersection of trauma, psychedelics, harm reduction, and healing. Our circle provides a safe space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and connecting with like-minded individuals on a similar journey.

AGENDA:

Opening Circle: Guided meditation to create a safe space, set intentions, and cultivate a solid structure of safety within themselves and within the group.

Sharing Circle: Participants share experiences, insights, and challenges in a sacred and safe container.

Educational Segment: Rotating topics on harm reduction, setting intentions, or trauma-informed practices.

Preparation Segment: Setting intentions and practical tips for future journeys, ensuring participants feel equipped and safe.

Integration Exercises: Embodiment practices, visualization, expressive exercises, giving voice to experiences, being witnessed, connection and support exercises, and fostering a sense of being supported and held by the group.

Somatic Practices: Breathwork and grounding techniques to support emotional processing and nervous system regulation.

Group Discussion and Q&A: Open discussion tailored to the group’s interests, providing a platform for collective wisdom and personalized support.

Closing Circle: Final reflections, expressions of gratitude, and reinforcement of the supportive community environment.

Benefits

Holistic Support: Covers all stages of the psychedelic experience.

Flexible Focus: Tailors sessions to the group’s immediate needs.

Community Building: Fosters mutual support and connection.

Skill Development: Provides tools for harm reduction, wellbeing, trauma healing, preparation, and integration.

Safe and Sacred Space: Ensures a non-judgmental environment for deep exploration and healing.

Event Details:

• Weekly, every Thursday
• Doors open at 6:30 pm (Social until 7:00 pm)
• Circle Time : 7 pm to 9 pm
• Location: 11 Howard Park Ave. Toronto
• Small group setting

Important Note:

• This event is intended for educational and harm reduction purposes only. It is not a therapy session or a substitute for professional mental health care.
• Non-Endorsement of Illegal Use: Chiron Academy does not endorse or encourage the illegal use of psychedelics.
• Open to all ages, genders, sexual orientation, races/cultural backround, and beliefs.

Organizer and facilitator:

Melania Eliza Lumezanu, M.ADS is a Trauma-Informed Therapist, Psychedelic Educator, and Mentor — with a solid foundation of 12 years rigorous academic education and specialized training, including non-ordinary states of consciousness. Her experience span over 19 enriching years in various clinical, therapeutic, and teaching fields. She dedicates herself to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative care, empowering individuals on their healing journeys, helping them integrate their experiences, and achieve lasting transformation.

More about the event and Melania:
https://chironacademy.ca/heart-healing-circle/