{"id":25636,"date":"2022-04-01T01:10:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T05:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=25636"},"modified":"2022-03-18T16:13:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T20:13:38","slug":"book-review-psychedelic-cannabis-therapeutic-methods-and-unique-blends-to-treat-trauma-and-transform-consciousness-by-daniel-mcqueen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2022\/04\/01\/book-review-psychedelic-cannabis-therapeutic-methods-and-unique-blends-to-treat-trauma-and-transform-consciousness-by-daniel-mcqueen\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review \u2013 Psychedelic Cannabis: Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness by Daniel McQueen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Psychedelic Cannabis:\u00a0Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

by Daniel McQueen <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Published by Park Street Press <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

240 pages<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Publication date: September 28, 2021 <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u201cPsychedelic Cannabis: Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness\u201d starts with an impassioned plea from Daniel McQueen: the world is in trouble and trauma is killing us. If we want to save our planet, we need to heal our personal and ancestral trauma, and learn to work together.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Part One, McQueen introduces cannabis and summarizes why it\u2019s such an important useful plant ally for trauma therapy. He emphasizes the gentle healing nature of cannabis-based therapy \u2013 and, with a sense of environmental urgency that recalls some of Terence McKenna\u2019s environmental pleas \u2013 McQueen insists that while traditional psychedelics such as ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms are extremely useful \u2013 we need to embrace whatever possibilities we can to engage with the psychedelic revolution globally, especially those which are available to a wider clientele \u2013 such as cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an experienced cannabis user who has a traditional reaction to it, you may be saying: \u201cBut cannabis isn\u2019t psychedelic.\u201d And under normal circumstances and usage methods, it isn\u2019t. But if it is used with intention, paired with good companion practices, and blended carefully \u2013 it can be! In Part Two, McQueen goes into detail about some of the functions of the components of cannabis, discussing different types of cannabis strains, and how mixing together your own blend of different strains can create an entourage effect from the terpenes of each strain and maximize the psychedelic effects of the plant. He also offers a handy trip-killer in the form of CBD, which is usually available wherever weed can be found.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Part Three, McQueen explores the best ways to prepare for psychedelic cannabis journeying as a practice, and individual sessions as well. He lays out guidelines for intake protocol and offers an intake questionnaire, as well as exploring some basic health concerns and contraindications. He also discusses how spaces should be set up, what resources are necessary, and how to use music to support the journeyer through the experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Part Four, McQueen leads the reader through various practices and protocols meant to guide solitary practitioners and groups, including those which he uses in group cannabis therapy at his Boulder-based psychedelic therapy clinic Medicinal Mindfulness Therapy<\/a>. McQueen speaks from well-practiced experience both as a guide and as a journeyer, offering advice suitable for both. There are several companion practices which are discussed in this part, including holotropic breathwork, music-guided meditation, awareness practices, and navigating difficult experiences. McQueen offers a good introduction to each of these, along with journeying tips. He offers structured schedules for each type of journey, complete with recommendations for musical guidance, and explains personal self-check-ins and the \u201cCaptain Protocol,\u201d techniques which allow the journeyer to guide their own practices safely and with a focus on healing trauma. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Part Five, McQueen adds an epilogue encouraging the practitioner to take their practice to the next level and outlining plans for creating cannabis therapy-centered communities. The book concludes with a few appendices detailing some additional resources for psychedelic therapy and mental health, and an index.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPsychedelic Cannabis\u201d is a wonderful introduction to a rarely-explored but intriguing aspect of cannabis medicine and therapy: the psychedelic cannabis experience. While psychedelics are used for various mental and physiological intentions, trauma healing can be a particularly challenging area for the journeyer, and in this area, the gentleness of cannabis really supports the intention for healing therapy. While \u201cPsychedelic Cannabis\u201d certainly can\u2019t do all the hard work of healing trauma for you, the book clearly lays out how psychedelic cannabis therapy can be beneficial, and provides a toolbox of techniques and resources which will be useful to anyone who decides to undertake this practice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Daniel McQueen is a psychedelic specialist, author, and educator trained in cannabis, ketamine, DMT, and MDMA therapy. He co-founded the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness<\/a> and created the Psychedelic Sitters School<\/a> in Boulder, Colorado.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Psychedelic Cannabis on Amazon\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sarah McMenomy <\/b><\/span><\/span>is a visionary artist, author, and witch. <\/span><\/span>Pulling inspiration from trance states, dreams, auras, psychedelia, and the natural world, she weaves together themes of nature\u00a0and the occult in her artwork and writing. She has created art and written for books, magazines, games, and more, as well as producing digital fine art prints and acrylic paintings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\nShe is the creator of\u00a0The Entanglement Tarot<\/a>, a hex-shaped occult Tarot deck designed for spell-craft.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\nShe is co-runner of\u00a0Pagan Pages, for which she also writes articles and book reviews, and she also publishes art on her Portfolio site<\/a> and other work on her Tumblr<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Book Review Psychedelic Cannabis:\u00a0Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness by Daniel McQueen Published by Park Street Press 240 pages Publication date: September 28, 2021                       \u201cPsychedelic Cannabis: Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness\u201d starts with an impassioned plea from Daniel McQueen: the world is in trouble and trauma is killing us. If we want to save our planet, we need to heal our personal and ancestral trauma, and learn to work together.\u00a0 In Part One, McQueen introduces cannabis and summarizes why it\u2019s such an important useful plant ally for trauma therapy. He emphasizes the gentle healing nature of cannabis-based therapy \u2013 and, with a sense of environmental urgency that recalls some of Terence McKenna\u2019s environmental pleas \u2013 McQueen insists that while traditional psychedelics such as ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms are extremely useful \u2013 we need to embrace whatever possibilities we can to engage with the psychedelic revolution globally, especially those which are available to a wider clientele \u2013 such as cannabis.\u00a0 If you\u2019re an experienced cannabis user who has a traditional reaction to it, you may be saying: \u201cBut cannabis isn\u2019t psychedelic.\u201d And under normal circumstances and usage methods, it isn\u2019t. But if it is used with intention, paired with good companion practices, and blended carefully \u2013 it can be! In Part Two, McQueen goes into detail about some of the functions of the components of cannabis, discussing different types of cannabis strains, and how mixing together your own blend of different strains can create an entourage effect from the terpenes of each strain and maximize the psychedelic effects of the plant. He also offers a handy trip-killer in the form of CBD, which is usually available wherever weed can be found. In Part Three, McQueen explores the best ways to prepare for psychedelic cannabis journeying as a practice, and individual sessions as well. He lays out guidelines for intake protocol and offers an intake questionnaire, as well as exploring some basic health concerns and contraindications. He also discusses how spaces should be set up, what resources are necessary, and how to use music to support the journeyer through the experience. In Part Four, McQueen leads the reader through various practices and protocols meant to guide solitary practitioners and groups, including those which he uses in group cannabis therapy at his Boulder-based psychedelic therapy clinic Medicinal Mindfulness Therapy. McQueen speaks from well-practiced experience both as a guide and as a journeyer, offering advice suitable for both. There are several companion practices which are discussed in this part, including holotropic breathwork, music-guided meditation, awareness practices, and navigating difficult experiences. McQueen offers a good introduction to each of these, along with journeying tips. He offers structured schedules for each type of journey, complete with recommendations for musical guidance, and explains personal self-check-ins and the \u201cCaptain Protocol,\u201d techniques which allow the journeyer to guide their own practices safely and with a focus on healing trauma. In Part Five, McQueen adds an epilogue encouraging the practitioner to take their practice to the next level and outlining plans for creating cannabis therapy-centered communities. The book concludes with a few appendices detailing some additional resources for psychedelic therapy and mental health, and an index. \u201cPsychedelic Cannabis\u201d is a wonderful introduction to a rarely-explored but intriguing aspect of cannabis medicine and therapy: the psychedelic cannabis experience. While psychedelics are used for various mental and physiological intentions, trauma healing can be a particularly challenging area for the journeyer, and in this area, the gentleness of cannabis really supports the intention for healing therapy. While \u201cPsychedelic Cannabis\u201d certainly can\u2019t do all the hard work of healing trauma for you, the book clearly lays out how psychedelic cannabis therapy can be beneficial, and provides a toolbox of techniques and resources which will be useful to anyone who decides to undertake this practice. Daniel McQueen is a psychedelic specialist, author, and educator trained in cannabis, ketamine, DMT, and MDMA therapy. He co-founded the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness and created the Psychedelic Sitters School in Boulder, Colorado.   Psychedelic Cannabis on Amazon\u00a0   About the Author: Sarah McMenomy is a visionary artist, author, and witch. Pulling inspiration from trance states, dreams, auras, psychedelia, and the natural world, she weaves together themes of nature\u00a0and the occult in her artwork and writing. She has created art and written for books, magazines, games, and more, as well as producing digital fine art prints and acrylic paintings.\u00a0 She is the creator of\u00a0The Entanglement Tarot, a hex-shaped occult Tarot deck designed for spell-craft.\u00a0 She is co-runner of\u00a0Pagan Pages, for which she also writes articles and book reviews, and she also publishes art on her Portfolio site and other work on her Tumblr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":249,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[10095,10015,11267,13643,10115,11020,13644,13642,10075,10469],"class_list":["post-25636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews","tag-book","tag-book-review","tag-cannabis","tag-daniel-mcqueen","tag-healing","tag-herb","tag-plant-spirit","tag-psychedelic-cannabis","tag-review","tag-therapy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/249"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25636"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25724,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25636\/revisions\/25724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}