Can psychedelic experiences serve as a catalyst for the process of individuation?

Sīlis, V. (Invited speaker)

Faculty of Social Sciences

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

Description

Dr. Vents Sīlis is an Associate Professor at Riga Stradiņš University (RSU), a philosopher, and a sociologist specializing in health and medical sociology, research ethics, bioethics, and philosophical anthropology.

Presentation examines the value of psychoactive substances in the process of individuation and explains the attitude of Jungian analytical psychology towards implementation of psychedelics in accessing the subconscious material facilitating a breakthrough in one's individuation process..

Period	4 Mar 2025
Event title	83rd International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia: Circular economy - integrated governance approaches promoting resource and social sustainability
Event type	Conference
Conference number	83rd
Organiser	University of Latvia
Location	Riga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International

Keywords

individuation
psychedelics
analytical psychology
criticism
psychotherapy

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Presentation examines the value of psychoactive substances in the process of individuation and explains the attitude of Jungian analytical psychology towards implementation of psychedelics in accessing the subconscious material facilitating a breakthrough in one's individuation process.