Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness (Marc B. Aixalà)

Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness presents psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration as a clinical and practical process. Marc B. Aixalà, a psychologist and psychotherapist, traces the evolution of psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration research from the 1960s to today, and compiles therapeutic techniques along with clinician observations from real integration journeys. The book focuses on maximizing benefits and addressing adverse effects, framing integration as linked to preparation and the psychedelic session experience. It offers 11 metaphors for understanding integration and explains seven dimensions of integration, then grounds these ideas in concrete practices (rest, nutrition), spiritual and contemplative approaches (including water rituals and tarot), embodied techniques (dance and singing), and integration frameworks such as Holotropic Breathwork, Gestalt therapy, and integration circles. It also acknowledges that psychedelic experiences can be difficult or traumatic and uses compassionate case material, including patient stories and artwork, to support practitioners and people seeking integration support.