Sabba Praxis: Roleplay simulations for psychedelic-assisted therapy

The Art & Science of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

Confronting Monsters

You are a clinician supporting a patient during a psilocybin-assisted therapy session.

Support the patient in confronting and moving through frightening content until transformation or integration occurs.

The patient has encountered an overwhelming, frightening vision or emotion during their peak experience.

There is no single "right" path through this scenario. The aim is to practice staying present, grounded, and responsive when things feel uncertain.

Maintain consistent, calm presence without rushing

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Provide space without pressure when patient withdraws

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Give permission to feel whatever is present

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Encourage physical expression and release

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Encourage full immersion as the experience unfolds

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Use gentle metaphors for surrender

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Direct encouragement to confront frightening content

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