Psychedelics and Collective Healing

Psychedelics and Collective Healing with Rick Doblin, PhD

Date: November 23, 2024

Time: 4-7 pm

Location: Park Plaza Courtyard, Kihei, Maui

Maui, HI – Maui's journey toward healing following the recent wildfires has opened doors to meaningful conversations on safe, effective, and diverse landscapes of culturally resonant trauma recovery methods. Leaders in Maui’s wellness and therapeutic community, including Mindful Living Group, Illuminate Wellness, and the Maui Breakthrough Collaborative, invite you to an enlightening evening exploring the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for collective healing, featuring one of our world's global leaders on this topic - Rick Doblin, PhD.

As Founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and a pioneer with over 40 years of research or advocacy, Dr. Doblin’s pursuit of psychedelics as mental health treatments has impacted organizations from educational institutions to government agencies. Dr. Doblin’s keynote will delve into his extensive journey and the promise these therapies hold for collective healing—a topic of increasing relevance as Maui rebuilds and reconnects.

This community event will provide attendees with grounding practices, a local indigenous cultural perspective, and expert insights. Participants will also experience a Heart Opening Kava social hour from 4-5 pm with Aumakua Kava, followed by an opening ceremony led by Kale Ka’alekahi, welcoming all to a shared space for reflection and learning.

• Heart Opening Kava Social hour & Lei Making
• Aumakua Kava hosts a Kava Social Hour—a calming Polynesian tradition that fosters a heart-centered community experience.
• Kava Ceremony, Blessing, and Land AcknowledgmentLed by Kale Ka’alekahi, this ceremony sets an intentional space for healing and collective engagement.

Keynote Address by Rick Doblin, PhD

Dr. Doblin’s 40-year journey through advocacy, public policy, and the transformative potential of psychedelics will illuminate possibilities for safe and accessible treatment options and their potential for collective healing.

• Introduction by Matt Lorin, MPA - An introduction to the Maui Breakthrough Collaborative’s mission to foster collective healing through innovative therapies.

• Grounding Practices by Maui Wellness Leaders:
• Jessica Brazil, LCSW, Founder of Mindful Living Group, will guide attendees in a breathwork practice to ground and increase awareness.
• Lauren Ampolos, PhD, Clinical Director of Illuminate Wellness, will offer a heart-centered somatic awareness practice to root participants in the present.

Event Schedule:

• 3:30-4:30 pm: Lei Making
• 4-5 pm: Kava Social Hour with Aumakua Kava & Light Pupus from Niu Life Kitchen
• 5:00 pm: Welcome & Breath Awareness - Jessica Brazil
• 5:15 pm: Blessing, Awa, and Land Acknowledgment - Kale Ka’alekahi
• 5:30 pm: Heart Awareness Meditation - Lauren Ampolos
• 5:45 pm: Introduction to Rick Doblin & the Maui Breakthrough Collaborative - Matt Lorin
• 6:00 pm: Keynote Address by Rick Doblin, PhD
• 6:45 pm: Audience Q&A
• 7:00 pm: Closing

Ticket Information:

• General Admission - $44
• Advocate - $88

Join us for this powerful evening of reflection, grounding, and community as Maui embarks on a journey of collective healing with insight from a true pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

About Rick Doblin, PhD

Rick Doblin, Founder and President of MAPS, has dedicated his career to pioneering the medical and therapeutic uses of psychedelics. With a PhD from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, his work has impacted psychedelic regulation and research for decades. He has led landmark studies, such as the 25-year follow-up to the Good Friday Experiment and the Concord Pr*son Experiment. Residing in Boston with his family, Dr. Doblin continues to advance the safe, legal use of psychedelics for healing and personal growth.

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