Bridging worlds with humility & respect

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our guiding principles

We are committed to embodying a culture of inclusivity, reciprocity, and openness.

01. Holistic spiritual approach

  • Recognizing that everything in nature, ourselves included, is intrinsically interconnected and worthy of respect.

  • Integrating interdisciplinary approaches to care, incorporating traditional knowledge, psychotherapeutic frameworks, and modern science.

  • Respecting the individuality of clients, from their cultural and community practices to spiritual and religious beliefs.

02. Trauma-informed care

  • Embodying the principles of trauma-informed care throughout our work.

  • Recognizing the prevalence of trauma at a racial, cumulative, and intergenerational level.

  • Avoiding retraumatization by creating an environment for preparation and integration that is safe physically and emotionally.

  • Providing care that promotes choice and collaboration.

03. Anti-oppressive practice and cultural humility

  • Approaching all we do with respect and humility, rather than from a position of authority.

  • Upholding cultural knowledge and practice - including connection to land, the role of traditional knowledge keepers, and the sacredness of ceremony.

  • Recognizing the deep impact of colonialism, oppression, and racism on wellbeing and health.

04. Reciprocity

  • Acknowledging that Indigenous people have worked with psychedelic medicines for generations and hold a vast and intimate knowledge.

  • Committing to correct imbalances through ongoing questioning of what genuine benefit sharing looks like.

  • Upholding Indigenous voices in our work through regular consultation with our Indigenous Advisory Board.

05. Evidence-based practice

  • Drawing from evidence-based psychological theories and scientific research in designing our programs of care.

  • Integrating traditional knowledge systems that have been tried and tested for hundred (if not thousands) of years.

06. Harm reduction

  • Providing guidance that supports informed choices about health, retreats, and medicines/substances.

  • Safeguarding the welfare of individuals during a process that requires sensitivity and skilful containment.

  • Collaboratively promoting healthy coping and reducing harmful coping.