{"id":3430,"date":"2025-03-01T13:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T13:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/?p=3430"},"modified":"2025-03-01T13:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T13:16:38","slug":"goodnews-2025-good-to-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/2025\/03\/01\/goodnews-2025-good-to-read\/","title":{"rendered":"goodnews 2025 \u2013 good to read"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Psychedelic Therapy Workbook. Harm Reduction Techniques for Integrating Psychedelics in Therapy and Personal Growth<\/h3>\t\t\t

Eilzabeth Nielson\/Ingmar Gorman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research shows the tremendous benefit of psychedelic drugs for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and trauma. This workbook draws on evidence-based harm reduction techniques to help readers experiment with psychedelic substances–on their own, in a group, or with a therapist–and integrate the lessons they’ve learned from psychedelic experiences into daily life.
\nNew Harbinger Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kew: The Psychedelic Garden. Mind-Altering Plants in Folklore, Superstition and Popular Culture<\/h3>\t\t\t

Sandra Lawrence<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the ancient Aztecs, the cannabis-smoking farmers of Neolithic China and the Woodstock hippies: psychoactive plants have been used by different cultures for thousands of years for everything from shamanic rituals to staying awake. The Psychedelic Garden (The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) is a fascinating exploration of the mind-altering plants that for centuries have helped shape the way we see the world. It delves into the folklore, cultural relevance and botanical background of remarkable plants that have long been leveraged to hallucinogenic effect.
\nHeadline Book<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Modern Psychedelics. The Handbook for Modern Exploration<\/h3>\t\t\t

Joe Dolce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently, medical and academic research teams all over the world have launched studies into the effective use of psychedelics to treat illnesses which modern medicine can\u2019t always effectively address, including PTSD, addiction and depression. At the same time, a growing number of adults are interested in experiencing the potentially life-changing insight and perspective that psychedelics reputably provide. Those searching for reliable information for how to take and make meaning from these profound experiences have found little available, until now.
\nWorkman<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Psychedelics and Art Therapy. A Trauma-Informed Manual for Somatic Self-Discovery<\/h3>\t\t\t

Charmaine Husman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charmaine Husum is an art therapist, somatic counselor and Kundalini yoga and meditation instructor specializing in supporting those healing from trauma and training others in using art therapy within the psychedelic healing space. This book serves as a vital resource for clinicians, therapists, and individuals aiming to integrate their psychedelic experiences through the transformative practice of art therapy.
\nTaylor & Francis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Archetypical Astrology Oracle. A 55 Card Deck and Guidebook<\/h3>\t\t\t

Jonathan Waller<\/strong><\/p>\n

This deck will obviously appeal to the Jungian mind: anyone involved in studying the archetypes or astrology. It provides comprehensive impulses for many of life\u2019s situations and pitfalls, endeavouring to uplift anyone who consults the lovely cards with their delicate colours and symbolism. The latter ist easy to understand and backed up by solid knowledge about the stars and their meaning. It takes time and dedication to get to know oneself. These cards and their guide will help. (SGS)
\nFindhorn Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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