A book for facilitators.
Neurodivergent Psychedelic Healing: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Facilitation
By James Reling
This book is written for facilitators, guides, and anyone supporting neurodivergent people in psychedelic spaces. Drawing on my experience as a licensed therapist, Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, and graduate of InnerTrek's psilocybin facilitator training program in Oregon, I offer a lens that centers safety, sensitivity, and empowerment.
In the book, you will find practical tools for building containers where Autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent people can explore psychedelics with greater agency. You will also see how trauma, masking, and sensory differences shape the healing journey. Facilitators will learn how to honor neurodivergent needs. The goal of this book is not to ask you to overhaul your practice completely but rather to suggest ways to adapt what you already do so it better supports the needs of neurodivergent clients.
This work is rooted in my mission: creating safe and accommodating resources that help neurodivergent adults reconnect with autonomy, reclaim sensitivity as strength, and spark their creative inner healer.
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Playlist: streaming link via Spotify
Price $28.75
Contents of Neurodivergent Psychedelic Healing: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Facilitation
250 pages
Introduction: making psychedelic healing more inclusive for neurodivergent people. Safety, respect, and support are the foundation.
Ch. 1 – Core Principles: four principles—collaboration, nonjudgment, curiosity, and flexibility—can serve as anchors for facilitators.
Ch. 2 – Understanding Neurodivergence: how Autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent traits interact with psychedelic experiences.
Ch. 3 – Inclusive Skills: building neurodiversity-affirming skills of attunement, pacing, and sensory awareness.
Ch. 4 – Trauma-Attuned Facilitation: understanding and working with the impact of trauma on neurodivergent clients.
Ch. 5 – Safety: informed consent, risk reduction, and medical considerations.
Ch. 6 – Burnout: understanding neurodivergent burnout and how psychedelics can both help and overwhelm.
Ch. 7 – Interoception and Mindfulness: adapting mindfulness and body-based practices for accessibility and preparation for the journey.
Ch. 8 – Tools: assessments and other tools to help facilitators and clients talk about support needs.
Ch. 9 – Adapting Facilitation for All Phases: tailoring music, environment, rituals, and timing for different nervous systems.
Ch. 10 – Accessible Intake: intake and communication styles that reduce anxiety and create safety.
Ch. 11 – Preparation: building predictability, trust, and safety.
Ch. 12 – Journey Support: creating safe and sensory aware spaces during the psychedelic experience.
Ch. 13 – Descent: gentle, sensory aware support as clients return from sessions.
Ch. 14 – Integration: flexible timelines, creative methods, and collaborative approaches.
Ch. 15 – Groups: designing group work with clear structure, social support, and sensory awareness.
Ch. 16 – Case Studies: twelve narratives showing how principles and accommodations look in practice.
Ch. 17 – Advocacy: extending ethics and advocacy beyond the session.
Worksheet – Accommodations: a starter tool for helping clients name needs and for planning supports.
Resources – recommended for deeper study.
Glossary – Terms: clear and applicable definitions for accessible language.
Disclaimer
This book is for education, reflection, and guidance on accommodations. It does not provide medical advice, recommend substances or dosages, or instruct on sourcing. Please consider your safety, local laws, and personal circumstances. The content is not a substitute for professional care and should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition. Every neurodivergent person has a unique constellation of traits, and the book emphasizes an individualized and collaborative approach to determining appropriate accommodations.