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Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? * 2
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This thread had been approved by the moderators!

We are Master’s students in Psychology at Umeå University, Sweden, conducting a study on how social context relates to psychedelic experiences as part of our thesis.

We are currently looking for participants!

The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and is anonymous.

Follow the link below for more information and to see the eligibility criteria:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/YZayWDGy7J

Under Swedish regulations, formal ethical review is not required for this study, as it is conducted as part of a master's thesis.

All research data will be stored securely and will only be accessible to the research team and supervisor. Results will be presented at group level to protect participants' anonymity.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us
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Edited by Psychedelic study (10/18/26 04:11 PM)

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: Psychedelic study]
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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: ShadOWCrack] * 3
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When I read the title of this post I associated the group setting with a guided experience hosted by some people trying to make a quick buck.

Since The "Psychedelic Renaissance" (2000s – Present) I noticed lots of "shamans" or pseudo shamans, or social media shamans started organizing psychedelic retreats where they will charge an arm and a leg to give you a dose of either mushrooms or ayahuasca and guide your trip and the trip of another 10-30 customers.

It has always been very off putting to me. These are such sacred substances that the fact that theres some serious profit being made it just seems very wrong.

Yeah I value peoples time and efforts but most of these retreats that I had researched they charge a considerable amount to just give you a dose of whatever and a yoga mat to lay in. Yeah theres drums and singing and Icaros and herbs being burnt and whatnot.

To me this is all a moneygrab. Targeting wealthy people and giving them a weekend to remember while pocketing thousands of dollars.

I could never assist to one of these events because first I do not want to support their business and second I wouldnt trust their dosage or preparation of the substance being taken.

I wonder if anyone here has assisted to any of these ceremonies and would like to share a bit of their experience. I know most or some
people love these retreats and keep going back for more.

My rejection to these charlatans, (this is a strong personal opinion, sorry snowflakes out there) can be compared to when some religions ask for a cut of your income. Oh so do you want me in your church to enlighten me or you just want my 10%?

Same thing with these pseudo shamans. They pitch their ceremonies as an almost religious experience, sugar coat it with as many hippy words as they can, but then like the good hippies that they are ask for a lot of money leaving all their narrative in shambles.

Sorry for the rant, this isnt beef to the OP at all.

Has anyone been to one of there retreats and would like to share a bit about that experience?

Photo taken from Google Images for context.



Please report to a Mod if this comment shouldnt be here, and if thats the case: my apologies.


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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: 0_tonin] * 3
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0_tonin said:
Has anyone been to one of there retreats and would like to share a bit about that experience?



I guess you’ll have to find the right one. Sure, some people may be trying to profit from something that seems simple, but there are also people who genuinely want to make the world a better place and strongly believe in the potential of plant medicine. I doubt running retreats is an easy way to make a lot of money, though, to be fair, I haven’t come across group retreats that cost thousands of dollars.

I’ve been returning to the same retreat centre twice a year for quite some time, and it’s clear to me that this place isn’t just about making money. It feels very sincere. I’ve never felt the need to look elsewhere. I really love this place, and it’s had a profound impact on my life.

On topic: I’ve filled out the questionnaire :thumbup: Thanks for researching such an important subject!

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: ambigu] * 2
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ambigu said:
0_tonin said:
Has anyone been to one of there retreats and would like to share a bit about that experience?



I guess you’ll have to find the right one. Sure, some people may be trying to profit from something that seems simple, but there are also people who genuinely want to make the world a better place and strongly believe in the potential of plant medicine. I doubt running retreats is an easy way to make a lot of money, though, to be fair, I haven’t come across group retreats that cost thousands of dollars.

I’ve been returning to the same retreat centre twice a year for quite some time, and it’s clear to me that this place isn’t just about making money. It feels very sincere. I’ve never felt the need to look elsewhere. I really love this place, and it’s had a profound impact on my life.

On topic: I’ve filled out the questionnaire :thumbup: Thanks for researching such an important subject!




I love to hear this, and Im glad it works for you and its had a positive impact in your life.

I guess I am just a cranky old man, way too critic and skeptical.

I have some relatives who attend these retreats often, like 4-6 times a year and they pay around 20% of an average monthly salary on each retreat. To me theres no way to justify that fee, yeah the organizers can mean well and they may be the nicest people ever but I think they are taking the piss.


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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: 0_tonin] * 5
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I've been running a yearly "retreat" of my own for over a decade. But it takes place on a river, in canoes. All dudes. And it's free. I pass out 2g tea shots at a time. There's nothing quite like having 20-30 dudes vibrating to the same joyous rhythm. In addition to shaman, I also play DJ.:cookiemonster:


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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: ambigu] * 2
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Thank you for sharing your experience, and especially for taking the time to complete the questionnaire! It's interesting how differently people can experience these settings, which is part of what makes the social context worth exploring. So thanks again :smile:

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: 0_tonin] * 3
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Thanks for sharing your perspective! You bring up some interesting points about trust, intentions, and commercialization.

I think many people genuinely do this work from the heart, while others may be more driven by financial interests, as in most fields. But there's another side to this that I've been reflecting on. Because these substances have such a long history of sacred and spiritual use, there sometimes seems to be an expectation that money shouldn't be involved at all, as if financial compensation somehow makes the practice less genuine or pure. I've fought with this idea myself before.

At the same time I've come to recognize that people and communities who have preserved this knowledge for generations are sharing something valuable with others. Their time, knowledge, and work deserve to be respected and fairly compensated in some way.There is, I think, an important distinction between fairly supporting those who share their knowledge and exploiting people's search for healing or meaning. And I think that's where the discussion gets interesting, because the line between the two isn't always so clear.

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: Psychedelic study]
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I've hosted camping trips with freinds where we take a extreme shroom trip and hunt in the dark with knifes. The dark night never looks so bright.


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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: vicepope]
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For therapeutic use, which is what I'm most interested in, I feel I've gotten the most benefits from taking psychedelics alone.

However, I've been looking into legal "group" psychedelic therapy sessions held in the state of Oregon for my father. I think it might help his mindset going into the experience to know that it is all above board.

The group sessions are much less expensive, but my understanding is that you are still focusing inwardly during the experience and not interacting with others in the group.

The place I've been looking into is called SPACE Psychedelic Clinic:

https://spaceportland.com/plan/


(Gotta get 'dem 50 posts, lol!)

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: Psychedelic study] * 2
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⚡ DO NOT DO A LARGE GROUP SETTING FOR YOUR FIRST RUN OR AT ALL ⚡

Listen to the chimp on this one, man. First off, if you’re planning on going to one of those retreats in a forest or something, it ain’t worth it. You’re probably gonna pay the price of 3 nice trips for one unpredictable one. Big groups create too many unpredictable variables, shifting vibes, and chaotic energy loops. When the canopy gets crowded, paranoia drops in fast. Psychedelics strip away your filters, and you don't want to be managing social anxiety when the walls start melting.

On top of that, some people in the group setting you want to join may not be experienced and may cause others (including you) to not have a good trip. If you’re experienced in this field and are willing to waste your money and not enjoy a nice solo trip or a trip with your homie but instead get instructed by what is most likely a fake shaman and disrupt my peaceful forest noises then by all means go ahead! :smile:

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2. One Trusted Friend (The Co-Pilot): A tight, one-on-one setting with a close friend or an experienced guide keeps the energy grounded. If the trip gets heavy, you have a solid anchor to talk to.

🌀 Keep the group small, control your environment, and respect the fungi. Safe travels! 🌀


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Edited by headphonechimp (10/28/26 07:57 AM)

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: headphonechimp]
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Hi OP
I wanted to participate but my three most recent group trips have occured at a music gig, a day festival and a multi day festival. I thought the multi day festival was pretty naturalistic out in the bush and very welcoming crowd but I wasn't sure if it counted. Do you think I should complete the survey?


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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: Kindly]
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Group sessions sound like an interesting option, especially if the cost is lower. I'm curious to hear how much individual support participants get during the experience and whether the group setting changes the overall approach.

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: ellamush]
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Hi,

Unfortunately, music gigs and festivals don't fall within the group settings we're looking at in this study, even if the environment felt welcoming and naturalistic. We're specifically interested in more defined social gatherings where people have come together with the intention of having a psychedelic experience.

Thanks for your interest and for checking in with us!

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Re: Have you had a psychedelic experience in a group setting? [Re: ellamush]
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Hey hey
I think you should go enjoy a nice solo trip and your room and talk to yourself a little bit.
Lose your mind and enjoy some music! :smile:


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