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Frequently asked questions
Coaches do not diagnose mental health disorders or prescribe medications.
Coaching is a non-clinical client-led relationship where clients have a guide
to exploring their own challenges and create their best plan to self-healing
by co-creating solutions. Coaches help clients identify strengths, build a
plan for attaining goals, pinpoint challenges, and create new habit-forming
skills. Coaches also assist clients with creating intentions and preparing for
psychedelic therapy, as well as providing post-therapy integration.
Coaching is an excellent pairing WITH counseling, getting the best of both
worlds
Interview your coach. Do they have similar values? Are they experienced?
Do they focus on areas that resonate with your objectives? Do you feel
heard during your meetings? Do you feel that you can trust them enough to
be vulnerable with them? Feeling heard and a having solid trust is
paramount to a successful coaching relationship. If you feel that you are
NOT a good match with your prospective coach and you are not
comfortable, don’t waste time. Your coach should have your best interests
at heart and should not be upset or offended if you want to end the
relationship. They may even help you find another coach that you will
match with.
Many religious and spiritual traditions emphasize healing, transformation, and deepening one's connection with the divine. Psychedelic therapy, when used in a controlled and intentional way, can be seen as a tool to facilitate those very goals. If someone approaches it with prayer, meditation, or a desire to align it with their faith, it can be used as a sacred tool rather than something opposing their beliefs. The Bible, for example, speaks about the renewal of the mind (Romans 12:2), and some might interpret psychedelic therapy as a way to achieve that.
No. Research suggests that certain psychedelics, such as psilocybin (found in mushrooms), Ibogaine, and ayahuasca may actually help people overcome addictions to substances like alcohol, nicotine, and opioids. They inherently have non-addictive nature and do not lead to physical dependence or compulsive use. They do not activate the brain's dopamine-driven rewards system in the same way addictive substances do. Studies have shown that psychedelics like Ibogaine and psilocybin can help break addictive patterns by increasing self-awareness, reducing cravings, and addressing the root psychological causes of addiction.
Some mental health medications can interfere with how psychedelics work in the brain, and vice versa. It is of utmost importance that a person taking medications work with a doctor to make sure a person will be safe while using psychedelics. They may need to titrate off of their medication before their therapy, or get information of possible counteractions or contraindications. People with certain mental health diagnoses are not recommended to utilize psychedelics. Many psychologists and psychiatrists are trained in assisting their patients through this decision making process.
A person might choose to hire a transformational coach when they want deep, lasting change in their personal or professional life. Unlike traditional coaching, which often focuses on goal-setting and accountability, transformational coaching helps individuals shift their mindset, break limiting beliefs, and step into a new way of being. Reasons people choose this form of coaching:
-They feel stuck and don't know how to move forward from a job, relationship, or life in general.
-They struggle with self doubt, fear of failure, or deeply ingrained beliefs that hold them back
-They seek personal growth or want to explore who they truly are
-They are navigating a major life transition like divorce, retirement, or a spiritual awakening
-They want to improve emotional resilience and struggle with anxiety
-They crave purpose and meaning