Safe practices for working with Plant Teachers
Geke Dijkstra
About this workshop:
Geke Dijkstra
5 hours in total
2-week series
Recording
Experiential activities:
Guided meditations
The Madre – an ancient Plant Teacher
In the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, a powerful and ancient plant thrives — a true guide to profound transformation. The Madre, a powerful and ancient Plant Teacher, has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential therapeutic benefits in treating mental health issues. This unique plant offers a deeply introspective experience, serving as a catalyst for profound healing.
This workshop is designed exclusively for mental health professionals seeking to expand their therapeutic toolkit and explore the integration of Plant Teachers into their practice.
The lens of IFS Therapy
During our time together, we will explore therapeutic practice with this psychedelic compound through the lens of IFS Therapy. It will offer insight into understanding and working with the intricate layers of the psyche during an encounter with this ancient and wise guide.
We will cover the full spectrum of working with The Madre, including comprehensive preparation, skillful facilitation of the experience, and the essential process of integration.
Integrate Plant Teachers into your therapeutic practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with Geke Dijkstra (5 hours in total)
Integrate Plant Teachers into your therapeutic practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with Geke Dijkstra (5 hours in total)
Explore how to safely integrate the wisdom of plant teachers into your therapeutic practice.
By signing up for “Safe Practices for Working with Plant Teachers”
workshop series you get:
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All-time access to the workshop recordings – no time limits,
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Training materials ready for printing,
-
Certificate of Completion.
Safe practices for working with Plant Teachers
Workshop 1
Preparation and Ceremony
Workshop 2
Integration of the Journey
Workshop 1: Preparation and Ceremony
In the first workshop, we will delve into the crucial aspects of preparation and the ceremony itself. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:
- Introduction: Meet Geke Dijkstra and learn about her therapeutic approach.
- Set and Setting: Understand the significance of both, the difference between the two, and how they can profoundly influence the Plant Teacher experience.
- Intake Process: Learn about the intake process, how to assess participants, and identify suitable candidates.
- Multi-Level Preparation: Explore various dimensions of preparation, including physical, mental, and emotional aspects.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Perspective: Discover how IFS can be applied during both the preparation and ceremony phases.
- Ceremonial Insights: Gain insights into what to expect during plant teacher ceremonies and how to navigate them effectively.
- Role of Guides/Staff: Understand the vital roles of guides and staff members in ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Safety Measures: Learn how to evaluate the safety of organizations offering plant teacher experiences, both on personal and global scales.
- Contra-indications: Explore the contraindications and potential risks associated with the use of The Madre.
Workshop 2: Integration of the Journey
The second workshop emphasizes the often-overlooked but essential phase of integration. Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Understanding Integration: Explore what integration means and why it’s a crucial part of the Plant Teacher journey.
- Integration Begins with Preparation: Learn how integration starts long before the ceremony itself and why this is significant.
- Embracing the Process: Shift your focus from outcomes to the process and discover how the yin energy is essential for successful integration.
- Community Involvement: Understand that integration is not solely a personal endeavor; discover ways to involve family, friends, and the broader community.
- IFS in Integration: Apply the Internal Family Systems framework to the integration process.
- Integration Activities and Tips: Receive practical guidance and activities to facilitate a smoother integration journey.
- Avoiding Pitfalls: Identify common pitfalls and challenges that can arise after using psychedelics.
Meet the trainer
Geke Dijkstra
Geke has a degree in Clinical Psychology and Transpersonal Therapy and is trained in Breathwork, Bodywork, Family constellations, Voice Dialogue, and Internal Family Systems
(Level 1 and 2).
Geke felt from a young age that there was “more” to life than what we learn in school and what is taught to us by “society.” A deep knowing that is shared with and recognized by almost all participants she works with. What is the meaning of this beautiful and challenging life? What does it mean to be fully human? Where does our soul/heart/body come into the equation, instead of only the mind, reasoning and explaining?
Geke loves being alive, exploring every facet of being human, of being in relation. Embracing that what is, being curious, kind, and open. She is passionate about helping people find their essence. About helping them find their unique ways of being in service to themselves, to Spirit, to their communities, and to the world.
She is a wise, warm, welcoming woman, teacher, therapist, and facilitator. Geke is grounded on Earth as well as deeply connected with Spirit. She represents clarity, loving presence, and kindness.
You can read more about Geke on her website: www.gekedijkstra.com
Satisfaction Guarantee
Up to 48 hours after purchase, if you are not completely satisfied just let us know about it. We will give you a full refund. You are not required to give any reason.
You have nothing to lose!
Do I need to be a psychedelic facilitator or guide to participate?
No! Regardless if you think about facilitating psychedelic-assisted therapy or not, working with these compounds is becoming so widespread that sooner or later, you will stumble upon a client who is about to embark on that journey.
Such clients may not expect that you guide them through the experience – they may have booked a group retreat or may work with an underground facilitator, or travel to a country where psychedelics are legal. Either way, they will need good preparation and integration support.
This workshop will provide you with the best practices in working with Plant Teachers before and after the experience.
During the workshop, Geke will refer to Internal Family Systems Model (IFS). Any prior knowledge about this modality isn’t required, but it can deepen your understanding of discussed topics.
How it works
The workshop was held live in November 2023.
The whole process has been structured so you can go through it at any time, at your own pace. Explore almost 5 hours of video material – it’s important that you find the right space to immerse yourself in this process.
The recording contains didactics, so you will be able to do personal work in your own time.
Remember that you get unlimited access to the workshop recordings, which means you will be able to view them in a year or even in a few years.
Integrate Plant Teachers into your therapeutic practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with Geke Dijkstra (5 hours in total)
Integrate Plant Teachers into your therapeutic practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with Geke Dijkstra (5 hours in total)
Explore how to safely integrate the wisdom of plant teachers into your therapeutic practice.
By signing up for “Safe Practices for Working with Plant Teachers”
workshop series you get:
-
All-time access to the workshop recordings – no time limits,
-
Training materials ready for printing,
-
Certificate of Completion.