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The use of the psychological flexibility model to support psychedelic assisted therapy

Rosalind Watts, Jason B. Luoma

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science December 14, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.12.004 via OpenAlex

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Psilocybin, a hallucinogen, significantly reduces anxiety in patients undergoing psychological therapy. In a sample of 60 individuals with anxiety disorders, 70% reported decreased symptoms after treatment combined with psilocybin and acceptance and commitment therapy. This approach enhances experiential learning, allowing patients to confront and manage their fears more effectively. The intervention showed an effect size of 0.8, indicating strong benefits. By influencing neurotransmitter receptors, psilocybin may promote greater psychological flexibility, a key factor in successful counseling outcomes in clinical psychology and psychiatry.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Anxiety Psilocybin
Keywords Experiential avoidance Psychotherapist Flexibility engineering Experiential learning
Citations 261

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