Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch, the Mental Health podcast! I am your host Dr. Adrian Fletcher, human first-psychologist second. I am a trafficking survivor with lived experience of dissociative identity disorder (DID) formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD). I am also a consultant, speaker, educator, and writer. I have worked in the mental health field for close to two decades and I am here to serve the global community by having HONEST, AUTHENTIC and BRAVE conversations around all things Mental Health. The mission of the BRAVING THE WAY podcast is to bring hope, love, and inspiration to the world by braving the way with my lived and professional experience while also elevating the voices of others who wish to share their own mental health journeys with you. Be sure to check out the show notes for mental health resources and ways to connect with featured guests. Let us get inspired to have honest, authentic, and brave conversations together! Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch. The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Melissa Parker: The Partnership with Psychedelic & Ketamine Psychotherapies
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I am honored to have Melissa Parker on as our guest today. Melissa is a psychotherapist who enjoys working with survivors of trauma. In addition to their clinical work, Melissa draws on their experience as a therapist with DID to provide consultation and supervision to therapists who are interested in deepening their work with clients who dissociate.
In a completely raw and open dialogue, we talk about Melissa's story to how they became a therapist (from almost not finishing high school, to getting an advanced degree), and how Psychedelic & Ketamine Psychotherapies have changed their life. Melissa gives us an inside look into when used thoughtfully and with intention, Psychedelics & Ketamine can be a huge part of the healing journey.
We also dive into the topics of what assisted psychotherapy sessions look like and while the experiential session is important, what is more critical is the integration and processing that comes from that session. We also touch on the misleading narrative of the "war on drugs" and fear surrounding certain substances, and what drives us to continue the work we do in this field.
Melissa is a founding member and Board President of Healing Options for Posttraumatic Experiences (HOPE), a nonprofit that focuses on providing education and support to mental health professionals. Once legal, HOPE will also provide psychedelic assisted therapy to survivors, prioritizing the needs of survivors from historically excluded communities.
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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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