Author reply to Letter to the Editor regarding 'Understanding subjective experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: The need for phenomenology'.
Riccardo Miceli Mcmillan, Anthony Vincent Fernandez
Aust N Z J Psychiatry November 5, 2023 DOI: 10.1177/00048674231211829 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe author responds to a Letter to the Editor, reiterating the argument that phenomenology is essential for understanding subjective experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The reply defends the original position that phenomenological methods can provide valuable insights into the nature of these experiences, which may be overlooked by purely quantitative approaches. The author maintains that incorporating phenomenological perspectives can enhance therapeutic understanding and outcomes in this emerging field.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Reply to letter to the editor Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | Phenomenology is necessary for understanding subjective experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. |
Abstract
Author reply to Letter to the Editor regarding 'Understanding subjective experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: The need for phenomenology'.