Dosing and Support at Eleusinia Retreat

Embarking on a psychedelic retreat can be a life-changing experience, and at Eleusinia Retreat, we prioritize individualized dosing and comprehensive support to ensure our guests have the most transformative and impactful journey possible. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how we determine dosages, what happens if the initial dose doesn’t work, and how we address past traumatic psychedelic experiences.

How is Dose Determined at Eleusinia Retreat?

Our dosing system at Eleusinia Retreat is tailored to each individual, recognizing that no two experiences are alike. We refrain from using body weight as the sole determinant for dosing, as it may not accurately reflect a person’s sensitivity to psychedelics. Instead, we focus on response-based dosing.

Most of our visitors begin with an initial dose of around 5 grams. However, this is not set in stone, and our team considers factors such as a guest’s prior psychedelic experiences and sensitivity to ensure the right dosage is administered.

What Happens if the Initial Dose Does Not Work?

At Eleusinia Retreat, our commitment to personalized care means we are attentive to the effects of the initial dose. Shortly into the macrodose session, we reassess how each guest is responding to the psychedelic experience. If needed, we may provide a booster dose to facilitate a more profound journey.

Our itinerary includes a wide range of dose options to account for individual variability, ensuring that every guest has the opportunity to engage fully with the psychedelic journey.

Addressing Past Traumatic Psychedelic Experiences

For some visitors, past traumatic psychedelic experiences may create apprehension or anxiety about their current retreat. To ensure that each guest has a safe and productive experience, we work closely with individuals who have a history of difficult psychedelic encounters.

In such cases, we may suggest premedication with anti-anxiety medication to alleviate unnecessary stress and create a more conducive environment for their journey. Our primary goal at Eleusinia is to help every participant benefit fully from the psychedelic session, and managing anxiety beforehand can make a significant difference.

Final Thoughts

At Eleusinia Retreat, we prioritize individualized care, offering a flexible dosing system to maximize the potential of each psychedelic journey. Our focus on response-based dosing, coupled with careful reassessment and support, ensures that every guest has an impactful and transformative experience. Whether you are a seasoned psychonaut or a first-time explorer, Eleusinia is here to guide you on your path to healing and self-discovery. Trust in our team’s expertise and embark on a journey that could change your life forever.

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  1. Thank you all for a wonderful eye opening and internal transformation. This has been one of the best experiences I have ever had.

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Pablo Coddou

Pablo is a licensed psychotherapist drawing from Gestalt, Humanistic-Existentialism, and Buddhist principles to offer a grounded, embodied approach to personal growth, healing, and self-discovery.

He earned his Master’s in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in 2010 and has maintained a full-time private practice in Vermont for the past decade, working with clients across a wide range of ages and circumstances, from adolescents to seniors, including veterans, couples, and families, through both in-person and telehealth sessions.

In 2022, Pablo returned to Naropa to complete certification in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through their MAPS program, focusing on the ancient spiritual traditions and modern science-backed benefits of psychedelics, and on the role of guide and integration therapist in supporting their healing potential. Since then, he has dedicated his practice to working skillfully and compassionately with altered states of mind in service of transformation, self-determination, and empowerment.

Born to immigrant parents and raised between New York City and Chile, Pablo identifies as Latino with indigenous Araucanian roots alongside European heritage. He has traveled extensively across Europe, South and Central America, Asia, and Africa, and is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French.

Pablo brings more than 25 years of study and practice in Buddhist meditation, martial arts, breathwork, and neuroscience, and facilitates workshops across these modalities in diverse community settings throughout the Americas. Outside the therapeutic space, he competes in Spartan races, participates in psychedelic community gatherings, and trains alongside his wife and daughter in the Vermont valley he calls home.