Systematic Methods of Exploring Psychedelic Experiences - F. Echenhofer, T. Samiy, & M. Spalding

Collaborative embodied inquiry is introduced as a method to explore psychedelic experiences by shifting focus from traditional neuroscience to shared, experiential reflections. This approach emphasizes the somatic components of these states, distinguishing between contracted experiences often associated with fear or dissociation and expanded states marked by creativity, clarity, and synchronicity. Participants utilize a triad structure consisting of a sharer, a researcher, and a witness/note-taker to document and analyze these states. By systematically sharing and coding descriptive language about embodied sensations and shifts in awareness, individuals can better navigate and integrate personal psychedelic insights within a supportive community context.