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Queering Psychedelics: From Oppression to Liberation in Psychedelic Medicine

Edited by Alex Belser, Ph.D., Clancy Cavnar, Psy.D., and Beatriz Caiuby Labate, Ph.D.

As psychedelic-assisted therapy gains traction in popular culture and through policy reforms, Queering Psychedelics: From Oppression to Liberation in Psychedelic Medicine aims to foster accessibility and diversity in psychedelic science, practice, and discourse. 

By addressing and dismantling sexist, heteronormative, transphobic, and homophobic forms of oppression in the psychedelic community, this collection lays groundwork for an inclusive future. Edited by researchers and authors Alex Belser, PhD, Clancy Cavnar, PsyD, and, Beatriz C. Labate, PhD, Queering Psychedelics features a broad range of perspectives from queer academic researchers, LGBTQIA+ clinicians, and indigenous and transgender advocates.

“We are happily trippin’’ on this timely, informative, exciting book, which offers hope, inspiration and wisdom for a better future– for everyone. Read here now!” —Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens, Authors of Assuming the Ecosexual Position—the Earth as Lover

“Well-referenced wisdom written by the brightest minds of the psychedelic community. From treating addiction with psychedelic therapy to uncovering the terrifying history of psychedelic-assisted conversion therapy, these shining stars and psychonauts are taking down heteronorms, homophobia, transphobia and plain old sexism. Here’s to liberation for all!” —Julie Holland, MD, Author of GOOD CHEMISTRY: The Science of Connection, From Soul to Psychedelics

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Alex Belser, Ph.D.

Editor

Alex Belser is a psychologist and psychedelic researcher in clinical trials at NYU and Yale University. He is also a co-founder of the psychedelic research group at NYU.  He studied at Georgetown University, the University of Cambridge, Columbia University, NYU, and Yale University. He is the Chief Clinical Officer of Cybin, and served as Chief Clinical Officer at Adelia Therapeutics. Additionally, he is a member of Chacruna Institute’s Women, Gender Diversity, and Sexual Minorities Working Group.  He has investigated psilocybin and MDMA to treat depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, PTSD, and end-of-life distress. He is co-author of EMBARK, a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy model, and was a contributor to Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture, (Synergetic Press, 2021).

Clancy Cavnar, Psy.D.

Editor

Clancy Cavnar has a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, CA. She currently works in private practice in San Francisco, and is Co-Founder and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. She is also a research associate of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP). She combines an eclectic array of interests and activities as clinical psychologist, artist, and researcher. She has a master of fine arts in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, a master’s in counseling from San Francisco State University, and she completed the Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). She is author and co-author of articles in several peer-reviewed journals and co-editor, with Beatriz Caiuby Labate, of eleven books. For more information see: http://www.drclancycavnar.com.

Beatriz Caiuby Labate, Ph.D.

Editor

Dr. Beatriz Caiuby Labate (Bia Labate) is a queer Brazilian anthropologist based in San Francisco. She has a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Her main areas of interest are the study of plant medicines, drug policy, shamanism, ritual, religion, and social justice. She is Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines and serves as Public Education and Culture Specialist at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). She is also Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Additionally, she is an Advisor for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition. Dr. Labate is a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP) in Brazil and editor of its site. She is the author, co-author, and co-editor of twenty-eight books, three special-edition journals, and several peer-reviewed articles (https://bialabate.net).

 

Description

As psychedelic-assisted therapy gains traction in popular culture and through policy reforms, Queering Psychedelics: From Oppression to Liberation in Psychedelic Medicine aims to foster accessibility and diversity in psychedelic science, practice, and discourse. 

By addressing and dismantling sexist, heteronormative, transphobic, and homophobic forms of oppression in the psychedelic community, this collection lays the groundwork for an inclusive future. Edited by researchers and authors Alex Belser, PhD, Clancy Cavnar, PsyD, and, Beatriz C. Labate, PhD, Queering Psychedelics features a broad range of perspectives from queer academic researchers, LGBTQIA+ clinicians, and indigenous and transgender advocates.

Each of the 38 essays—from some of the contemporary movement’s most influential leaders including Terrence Ching, PhD, Kile Ortigo, PhD, and Diana Quinn, ND—presents insights into cultural heritages and historical contexts, implications for research and clinical work, and discussions of the healing potential of psychedelic medicine.

Covering topics of consent, privilege, intersectionality and identity, Queering Psychedelics grapples with how modern psychedelic research might address the unique needs and traumas of sexual and gender minorities—populations that can suffer from challenging mental health conditions brought on by social exclusion, pathologization, criminalization, and stigmatization. This book delves into the dark history of psychedelic conversion therapy while illuminating promising research showing substances including MDMA and psilocybin can offer life-changing experiences for marginalized communities.

Queering Psychedelics integrates indigenous outlooks on psychedelics, gender roles, and identity while aligning them with those of other marginalized groups: women, people of color, the disabled, the impoverished. This book interrogates the continuing radical potential of queer psychedelia in today’s era of assimilation, paving the way for an inclusive and intersectional world.

 
 

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 9 × 1 in
Format

Paperback, eBook

Pages 256

Endorsements

“We are happily trippin’’ on this timely, informative, exciting book, which offers hope, inspiration and wisdom for a better future– for everyone. Read here now!” —Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens, Authors of Assuming the Ecosexual Position—the Earth as Lover

“Well-referenced wisdom written by the brightest minds of the psychedelic community. From treating addiction with psychedelic therapy to uncovering the terrifying history of psychedelic-assisted conversion therapy, these shining stars and psychonauts are taking down heteronorms, homophobia, transphobia and plain old sexism. Here’s to liberation for all!” —Julie Holland, MD, Author of GOOD CHEMISTRY: The Science of Connection, From Soul to Psychedelics

“Clinical research that could lead to legal therapeutic use of psychedelics is now likely on the brink of success. This likelihood brings with it added urgency to address the disturbing lack of diversity in psychedelic clinical trials and among therapists receiving psychedelic training, as well as to ensure that any approved psychedelic treatments are accessible to everyone who needs them. This book is a much-needed tool to help us meet these urgent responsibilities. Many of the authors have already had impacts on increasing awareness and improving diversity in ongoing clinical trials and in the field in general. Their wisdom in these chapters is an important guide and call to action for all of us.” — Michael Mithoefer, MD, MDMA Researcher

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