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  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy is effective in reducing depressive symptoms.
  • Current protocols emphasize preparation, navigation, and integration, often prioritizing structure over theoretical models.
  • The role of psychotherapeutic models in augmenting psilocybin's effects during insightful experiences needs further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an integrated protocol for psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for depression using Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
  • To explore the potential of CFT to provide a theoretical model and compassion practices that enhance psilocybin therapy.
  • To offer guidance for therapists administering psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an integrated psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy protocol based on CFT.
  • Description of the rationale for selecting CFT and its compatibility with psilocybin therapy.
  • Outline of the study protocol for psilocybin-assisted CFT.

Main Results:

  • The study proposes a novel integration of CFT with psilocybin therapy.
  • Hypothesizes that CFT practices will reinforce experiences during psilocybin sessions and integration.
  • Provides a framework for therapists to deliver this integrated treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Compassion Focused Therapy offers a viable theoretical framework for psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.
  • The integrated protocol has the potential to enhance treatment efficacy for depression.
  • Further research is needed to validate the protocol and its limitations.