Altered States of Consciousness: Integrating Highly Sensitive Traits

Altered States of Consciousness:

Integrating Highly Sensitive Traits in an Overstimulating World

Altered states of consciousness (ASC) have been central to both primitive and civilized cultures, and have been a common human experience throughout history. Engaging in ASC can promote growth, transformation towards health and well-being, and lead to paths of new knowledge and insights.

Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) has recently been proposed as a human neurobiological trait and exists in about 20% of the population. Highly sensitivetraits involve increased sensitivity of the central nervous system meaning individuals experience a greater depth of processing information while generally being more aware of subtleties than others. These traits describe what a highly sensitive person (HSP) experiences, and when expressed adaptively can correlate with enhanced attentiveness, imagination, greater perception, and much more. This workshop will examine highly sensitive traits and ways to integrate them through altered states of consciousness.

What to expect

• explore the scientific research of highly sensitive traits
• evaluate what HSP traits you embody and at what level through self tests
• learn how to navigate being an HSP by discovering your strengths and challenges
• engage in a non substance induced altered state to integrate your sensitivities

Tools you’ll go home with

• a personalized guide book that you will fill out during this workshop and be able to reference for integration
• an eye mask for inward experiences and personal exploration
• resources for highly sensitive people

NO psychoactive substances will be used in this workshop. “Integration” is not a code word, but a process and state of mind that contributes to sustainable and meaningful engagements with ASC’s.

WHAT TO BRING

• Blanket / Mat
• Writing utensil
• Pillow (optional)

Brittany Bueno is a Los Angeles based psychotherapist that practices ketamine assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration. Working through a trauma informed lens she includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques in her practice, incorporating sound as a major element in the therapeutic process. Before receiving her masters in clinical psychology much of her advocacy work included volunteering for harm reduction services around the world, while providing psychoeducation and support for communities to help inform and transform difficult psychedelic experiences into opportunities for learning and growth. @wwbrittanyd

Ticket Price: $25 (in-person only), capacity limited to 30 attendees

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