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Explore our collection of articles, research, and educational materials on psilocybin treatment and facilitation.

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Science

The Science of Mystical Experience

Exploring the neurological underpinnings of transcendent states and their therapeutic potential in psilocybin sessions.

Research

How Psilocybin is Transforming Mental Health

An overview of recent clinical research showing promising results for depression, anxiety, and addiction treatment.

Practice

Psilocybin Integration Best Practices

Essential techniques for helping clients process and incorporate insights from their psilocybin experiences.

Educational Resources

Key Research Papers

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Depression: A Systematic Review

Johnson et al., 2023

Journal of Psychopharmacology

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Neural Correlates of the Psychedelic Experience

Carhart-Harris & Friston, 2022

Neuropsychopharmacology

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Long-term Follow-up of Psilocybin-facilitated Sessions for End-of-Life Anxiety

Griffiths et al., 2021

Journal of Psychopharmacology

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Comparative Efficacy of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for Major Depressive Disorder

Williams & Chen, 2023

JAMA Psychiatry

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In the Media

Our faculty and graduates have been featured in various media outlets discussing psilocybin facilitation and its impact.

YouTube - Dr. DREAM Presents

Dr. DREAM with Dave Naftalin - The Reality of Psilocybin Therapy - Is It For You? Ep. 2

2024

In-depth interview with Dave Naftalin, one of the first licensed psilocybin facilitators in the nation. Dave discusses his work in the emerging field of psilocybin therapy and his commitment to serving diverse populations including law enforcement, military veterans, and first responders dealing with trauma and stress.

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PsychedelicsCourses.com

Opening the First Psilocybin Service Centres in Colorado

2024

Q&A–style interview with Dave Naftalin, a graduate and co‑founder of Drop Thesis, about his healing journey, state‑mandated training, and plans to launch multiple affordable psilocybin service centers across Colorado.

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KTVZ

'Transformational:' Drop Thesis, a new psilocybin center, opens in downtown Bend

March 13, 2024

Local news report on the official opening of Drop Thesis. It spotlights the facility's mission, early patient testimonials, regulatory context, and the team's emphasis on integrating psilocybin sessions with ongoing mental‑health care.

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Source Weekly

Q&A With Colorado's First Psilocybin Facilitators

May 3, 2023

Interview article featuring Dave Naftalin and Jeanette Small—among the first licensed facilitators—discussing why they pursued licensure, what facilitator training entails, and how supervised sessions work within Colorado's framework.

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SoundCloud - Bend Don't Break Podcast

Podcast episode with Dave Naftalin and Jeanette Small

May 3, 2023

A 40-minute podcast conversation with Naftalin and Small (hosted by Source Weekly) that expands on their training, the science behind psilocybin, and their vision for accessible psychedelic services in Colorado.

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Changa Institute Blog

Changa Institute Makes History with First Psilocybin Facilitator Graduates

June 17, 2023

Announces the institute's first graduating class and notes that two of the three facilitators initially licensed came from this cohort, outlining program highlights and next steps for alumni‑run service centers.

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Lucid News

Colorado Pioneers New Psilocybin Business Models

June 7, 2023

Feature story on emerging ventures aimed at reducing costs through micro‑dosing cafés, donation‑based pricing, and partnerships with local therapists to keep treatment community‑centric and affordable.

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DoubleBlind Magazine

First Mushroom Trip Facilitators Licensed in Colorado

April 26, 2023

News brief covering the approval of the first three psilocybin facilitators, with regulatory background, rollout challenges, and broader national psychedelic‑policy context.

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