In the period of days and in some cases even weeks after an altered state of consciousness (ASC) an increased sense of openness, flexibility and energy unfolds due to heightened neuroplasticity.
The mind, thought patterns and behaviours become highly malleable, offering a unique opportunity for personal growth and expansion.
This can be further enhanced when consideration is given to setting, context and the process of integration.
Most people are aware of ASC induced through psychedelic use (not currently legal in Australia) and through occasional, perhaps vivid or lucid dreaming experiences, however, there are also wakeful situations in which we can experience an altered state of consciousness— these include hallucinations, hypnotic states, trance states and meditation.
ASC therefore can be induced pharmacologically, psychologically, physiologically and, they can also be a spontaneous phenomenon.
Altered States Integration Therapy utilises an array of therapy skills and both ancient models, and modern quantum models for understanding the human condition and experience.
