THE PEARL PSYCHEDELIC INSTITUTE
Winter 2023 Newsletter |
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If you've ever walked under a full moon on a snowy winter's evening, you've probably experienced the tranquility that this season can bring. However, there are many who, due to mental health challenges, find it difficult to embrace the peace that winter offers. As we move through this time of shortened days and quiet nights, we reflect on the opportunity that winter offers for rest and restoration. Read Dr. T's Corner for advice on how to seek out moments to settle the heart and feed the soul. “I pray this winter be gentle and kind—a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.” John Geddes |
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Dr T's CORNER: PEARLS OF WISDOM FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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It's winter time again and the days are short and the nights are long and this is an excellent time for folks to slow down a bit and listen to their quiet parts. These are the parts of ourselves that want to be acknowledged and perhaps expressed but are often shunned by the frenetic agitations and distractions that often characterize functionality and productivity in "the real world." These are the parts of ourselves that long to perhaps stop and reflect on our lives and slow down enough to find the time to write our thoughts.....or re-awaken that form of creative expression we used to love (music, poetry, drawing, painting, etc) before adulting took over and convinced us we no longer had time for such things....or finding time during the day to take 10-15 minutes and just focus on our breathing and detach from the monkey chatter that is always trying to distract us from a fuller awareness of the present moment. Listen to your body and consider some consistent movement practice (walking, yoga, stretching). Take some time to read a book you have been wanting to find the time to read. Not only are these suggestions helpful for our general mental and physical health (which we know are interrelated) but they are also excellent practices to help facilitate the integration of experiences of non-ordinary states of consciousness, including psychedelic experiences. These experiences typically contain important information, often of a symbolic nature from our more quiet parts, that requires us to create the time and space in our lives to allow room for this information to crystallize, blossom and become a part of our everyday lives. I hope that all of you are able to find a little time to slow down and listen to your quiet parts this winter.... |
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For more Pearls of Wisdom from Dr. T, read his blogs below! |
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PEARL NOW OFFERING KETAMINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY TREATMENT |
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The Pearl recently leased a new treatment facility in Waynesville, NC and will be offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) treatment in the near future. Clients will be accepted on a referral basis. If you believe you would be an appropriate candidate for this treatment, please visit your current therapist to discuss a potential referral. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for updates. To learn more about KAP, read Dr T's most recent blog below. |
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS & WORKSHOPS AT THE PEARL |
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As part of its mission, The Pearl is dedicated to education and outreach about the impact and effectiveness of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Please join us for one of our upcoming community education events: Introduction to MDMA-Assisted Therapy (open to the public) February 8 OR 22, 6:30-8:30pm, Registration $25, Limited to 25 Ketamine-Assisted Therapy 3-Day Experiential Workshop (open to mental health or healthcare providers) April 13-15, 9:00am-6:00pm each day, Registration $1900, Limited to 12 (Application for Continuing Education Credits pending. Additional $100 fee will apply only for those who want CEs.) For more info, visit www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org And follow us on our social media pages (see links at the bottom of the newsletter) for information on other educational events as they are added! |
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JOIN US FOR POETRY & MUSIC! The Pearl will be a sponsoring organization for an evening of Poetry & Music, presented by No Simple Disruption, a podcast that "honors the power of poetry & music when brought together in the spirit of collaboration and positive change-making." February 15, 7:00pm Salvage Station, Asheville, NC $20 in advance or $25 at the door Click the image for more info! |
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PEARL AWARDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM EVERGREEN FOUNDATION |
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The Pearl was recently awarded an additional grant from the Evergreen Foundation in the amount of $5030. This grant is designated to help provide furnishing our new clinic. Once again, we are so grateful for the continuing support from our WNC community partner! |
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For Giving Tuesday, The Pearl received a gift of $10,000 in matching funds for all donations during the months of November & December. Thanks to our amazing donors, we raised over $12,000! We are so grateful for the continuing support of our Pearl community. To donate and see our sponsorship levels, click below. | | |
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THANK YOU TO ONE WORLD BREWING! |
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The Pearl would like to express our deepest gratitude to One World Brewing for allowing us to be their philanthropic focus for the months of November & December! Be sure to visit their two locations in Asheville, NC! https://oneworldbrewing.com/ |
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SAVE THE DATE The Pearl has been chosen as a Community Partner for the MAPS 2023 Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver, CO. Click the image to learn more and to register using the code PPI10 to access our discount. See you in Denver! |
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PODCAST WITH DR T On March 6th, The Pearl's own Dr T will be a guest on Shake It Off Podcast, hosted by Kendra Till & Dr. Lauren Hodge. Dr T will be discussing the future of psychedelic medicine and the impact of these groundbreaking therapies. Shake It Off was created to "to give you the tools, strategies and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way." |
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RADIO LOVES DR T TOO! On Tuesday, January 31st @ 8:40am, Dr Turpin will be guest on WWNC News Radio, AM 570. He will be interviewed by Mark Starling and will be discussing the important work of The Pearl Psychedelic Institute, including MDMA-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD as well as Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Make sure to tune in! |
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| | The nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies’ (MAPS) clinical research program has achieved an important milestone: a successful confirmatory Phase 3 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To learn more, read the full article below. | | |
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| | Psychedelic therapies are on the horizon, but who will administer the drugs? Read about the training program being administer by the California Institute of Integral Studies, of which Pearl's own Dr Raymond Turpin is graduate & internship supervisor. | | |
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PEARLS OF WELLNESS WIDSOM |
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MICRO JOURNALING FOR DAILY WELLNESS PRACTICE Micro journaling can provide a multitude of benefits in our journey to better mental health! The physical act of writing down positive things to be grateful for offers us an opportunity to internalize those gifts and start each day on the right foot. Try it out & let us know what you think! |
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