Information psilocybin session

What is psilocybin & how does it work?

Psilocybin, a natural substance, is found in more than 200 species of mushrooms. A notable example is Psilocybe Cubensis, better known as the magic mushroom or ‘shroom.’ In the Netherlands, magic truffles are the primary source of psilocybin, and they are legal.

Psilocybin from these ‘magic truffles/fungi’ can expand your awareness, provide spiritual experiences, and facilitate personal growth. They offer support and profound insights into the origins of blockages, false beliefs, healing of trauma and deep rooted behavior. They can penetrate to the core of your issues and provide insights.

These extraordinary intelligent mushrooms are only the visible part of a vast network of underground structures called mycelium. These refined networks permeate extensive areas and function as one living, collaborating organism. They are invaluable to our ecosystem, and it is no exaggeration to say that without mycelium, the human race would not exist.

We should show reverence for the natural origin of psilocybin truffles, which also grow in our own country. This intelligent mycelium network promotes the well-being of nature by distributing nutrients between soils, plants, and trees.

The beautifully filmed documentary Fantastic Fungi marvelously shows how the interaction takes place with the entire ecosystem on Earth.

 

Psilocybin contains psychedelic properties and belongs to the tryptamine family. Psilocybin, along with LSD, DMT, Ayahuasca and mescaline, belongs to the group known as psychedelics. 

Entheogen are substances found in nature, in plants or fungi, with strong mind-expanding effects.

Entheogens are psychoactive plants that are used in a religious, shamanic, or spiritual context. Psilocybin is (next to ayahuasca, san pedro, bufo and peyote) considered an entheogen due to its ability to induce profound spiritual and mystical experiences.

Note; synthetic psychedelics like MDMA and LSD are not classified as entheogens, they are psychoactive substitutes

The consciousness-altering substance – psilocybin – found in magic mushrooms/truffles/fungi helps to break fixed thought patterns. It stimulates the growth of new branches and connections between brain cells. After consuming these mushrooms, your perception of the space you are in, of time, the way you think, and the way you experience your own identity changes.

How it works in the brain, in short
Psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, fungi, and truffles) closely resembles the neurotransmitter serotonin. This similarity allows psilocybin to bind to serotonin receptors in the brain, particularly one specific type of receptor (5-HT2A), which is abundant in the human cerebral cortex. Ingesting psilocybin causes stronger communication between parts of the brain that are normally disconnected from each other. The neocortex, responsible for higher brain functions, becomes more active, while areas responsible for automatic behavior and the fight-or-flight response are suppressed. Psilocybin also inhibits the brain regions that filter incoming stimuli, allowing sensory information to reach consciousness that normally remains unconscious.

 

Research on psilocybin for healing PTSD, depression, addiction, and conditioned behavior
In both the academic and medical worlds, psychedelic treatment, including with psilocybin, is at the center of attention, and much scientific research is being conducted. Organizations such as MAPS and John Hopkins University are conducting numerous studies with promising results in areas including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychological disorders, addiction, and spirituality.

Since 2019, various studies have been underway in several Dutch university medical centers on therapeutic treatment with psilocybin. These studies include examining the effectiveness of psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. The results so far have been remarkably hopeful.

Legal in the Netherlands
The use of psilocybin in the form of magic truffles is legal in the Netherlands. Psychedelic sessions with psilocybin are organized with great dedication and care in a ceremonial setting, guided by experienced, trained facilitators, and supplemented with therapeutic methodologies approached from a holistic standpoint. The program takes place in a trusted natural environment, creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere that invites self-discovery and growth.

Set & Setting, the fundaments for safety

A psychedelic treatment can be exciting, especially if you are unfamiliar with it. The ‘ego dissolution’ often discussed in the literature—that moment when the boundaries of the self dissolve and you become one with your surroundings—can potentially improve your mood, but it can also be a cause for fear. The safer someone feels, the smaller the chance of a negative experience, and they learn to become aware of all the emotions present in their life. The right specialized guidance and the environment in which it takes place help with this.

In a ceremonial setting, where a relaxed atmosphere is created, we reach people with patience, focus, trust, and an empathetic and non-judgmental attitude. In this way, the participant can move beyond the mind’s perception to ‘digest’ what needs to be and emotionally processed.

For thousands of years, psilocybin-containing truffles and other entheogens have been part of cultures around the world. In a ceremonial setting, these substances are used in targeted rituals, in the presence of elders or an experienced guide, with the intention of healing or resolving a person, trauma, or problem.

A ceremony is an important framework, a sacred protected space,  for Revermann Shares to work with psilocybin.
A ceremony with the right (live) music and energy serves as an anchor; it brings people together, provides calm and confidence, and creates space for healing and connection. It invites self-exploration, starting with feeling and perceiving beyond the mind/ego.

Psilocybin is used in a safe environment. This requires experience, therapeutic knowledge, understanding of people, focus, responsibility, and compassion.

A process therapist not only has personal experience and extensive training but is also trained to integrate the use of psychedelics with therapeutic approaches such as:
NLP, regression/reincarnation therapy, bodywork, rebirthing, soul retrieval, Voice Dialogue, and nonviolent communication.

Preparation & aftercare

Despite the fact that psilocybin, like other psychedelics, is not toxic to your body and is not addictive, it is important to prepare well when you embark on this process with yourself.

Introduction call
With care and responsibility, an introductory meeting is scheduled upon registration to determine whether a connection with psilocybin is suitable for you. This is followed by a comprehensive questionnaire that covers both medical questions and the state of your physical and emotional health.

Upon acceptance, you will receive extensive information for proper preparation.

Aftercare
Extensive care is applied to the integration conversations after the psilocybin ceremony.
Insights can feel profound and very enlightening, but sometimes you may not be able to make sense of them immediately. The right support during integration sessions will help ensure that your puzzle becomes more complete for you and that greater awareness occurs.

Additionally, one to two weeks after the psilocybin ceremony, an aftercare call will take place to support your  integration process.

It is not suitable for you if…

A ceremonial therapeutic psilocybin session is profound, healing and can bring many breakthroughs in a positive sense. However, not everyone is suitable for this kind of experience. Below are the conditions under which it may not be appropriate for you:

  • Not in combination with certain medications
  • Not if you are pregnant
  • Not if you have a serious medical condition
  • Not if you have a severe (recent) addiction
  • Not with cardiovascular diseases
  • Not with kidney disorders
  • Not with psychosis, schizophrenia, borderline, or similar personality disorders
  • Not if you believe that magic truffle fungi will solve all your problems with just one ceremony. It requires introspection, responsibility, and especially the willingness to integrate the insights gained after the ceremony.

If you are taking medication, be honest and disclose this at all times, both during the introductory meeting and the mandatory questionnaire. If you have doubts, always consult your doctor or treating specialist and contact us. Note: Alternative medicines and supplements can sometimes also be contraindicated, so please mention these as well.

The benefits form a psilocybin session

  • Personal growth
  • Spiritual development
  • Insights into deep rooted patterns
  • Enhancing creativity
  • Insights into life purpose
  • Developing awareness
  • Burnout & depression
  • Stress Grief & loss
  • Addiction issues
  • Psychosomatic complaints
  • Anxiety / panic attacks
  • Healing traumas

Note: Despite the benefits psilocybin may offer for various mental and physical conditions, not everyone is suited for a psychedelic inner journey. Therefore, a telephone conversation will always take place, followed by the completion and signing of a questionnaire and health declaration. A decision will then be made on whether one may participate.

If you have questions or are curious about what it might mean for you, please email info@revermannshares.nl.

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