**Welcome to the Portland Psychedelic Society Men's Group**

As students of the psychedelic domain, we understand that the situation of being in the world requires us to participate in culture in ways that promote interconnectedness and love. This is the consistent understanding these medicines carry with them. In contrast, the cultural message we often experience as men is one promoting insulation and emotional suppression. One of these messages is an invitation toward curiosity and furthering understanding; the other is a coaxing toward severance and self abandonment.

We know from being in touch with our basic humanness that a state of interconnectedness and love is a state of naturally thriving. We know from psychology that repressing that which desires to blossom from within degrades both psyche and physiology. We understand from being networked in relationships that when we’re living in a state of discontent, we radiate negativity to those in our circles of influence, which radiates outward from there.

From this understanding we can see how being told by culture to repress and isolate makes us sick, which leads to the perpetuation of sickness in the culture. We recognize that we must stop being agents of sickness in the cultural system. We must become agents of healing and regeneration. In order for us to become agents of healing for others, we must first heal ourselves, so we embody a position of healing in the world.

It is for this reason that this Men’s Support Group was formed. Those who have experienced psychedelic states know that, as agents of healing themselves, the psychedelic medicines allow us to face with openness the parts of ourselves that we typically close ourselves off to. In a container of safety, this attentive openness facilitates integration and healing. In the same way, by creating a safe container for men to explore the parts of ourselves that we don’t give enough attention to, we can facilitate healing in ourselves, and feed that healing forward throughout our families, communities, and the greater global consciousness. When we take the message of the psychedelic domain seriously and put it into practice, we each become what I call “the psychedelic man”.

The psychedelic man understands that the process of integration is a lifelong undertaking that imbues life with meaning. He speaks courageously, listens deeply, embraces humility, and approaches all issues with curiosity. He leads other men toward integration through wisdom, action, and firm but compassionate guidance. The psychedelic man looks at all beings as his brothers and sisters, and thereby takes responsibility for engendering the thriving of all beings. He looks to the entire ancestry of humanity as teachers. He looks to archetypal stories and myths rather than cultural trends for guidance. He understands that a system of support is a prerequisite for flourishing. He lives his purpose and undertakes only what is meaningful. The psychedelic man is the man the world is waiting for us to become.

If this writing speaks to you, or resonates with something deep within, join us at the next PPS Men’s Support Group meeting. We await your contribution.

–Keith
[https://www.keithgilmore.com](https://www.keithgilmore.com)

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Keith Gilmore

Damian Lain

William Davies

Men's Support Group 

Taborspace

This meeting focuses on topics that are relevant to mental health professionals including therapists, counselors, doctors, naturopaths, and other related disciplines. Its cohosts are Dr. Brian Pilecki and Joe Eaton.

We alternate between having guest speakers and having an open discussion. This month we will be having an open discussion, so please feel free to bring any topics, news items, questions, or curiosities to be discussed with the group.

We welcome respectful engagement and discourse, and honor this time and space to be a productive discussion for all.

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About the HOSTS:

Brian Pilecki, PhD:

[Portland Psychotherapy](https://portlandpsychotherapy.com/brian-pilecki-ph-d/)
[Portland Integration Network](https://www.portlandintegrationnetwork.com/providers/#licensed-providers)

Dr. Brian Pilecki is a clinical psychologist at Portland Psychotherapy that specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. He graduated from Fordham University completed a post-doctoral fellowship at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Brian is an active researcher and has published on topics such as anxiety disorders, mindfulness, and psychedelics. At Portland Psychotherapy Brian is a study therapist on a clinical trial investigating the use of MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of social anxiety disorder and understanding processes of change in how this novel form of treatment might work. He regularly provides workshops on topics related to psychedelics. Brian is also a co-founder of Portland Integration Network and co-hosts a podcast called Altered States of Context about the intersection of psychedelics and psychotherapy.

Joe Eaton
Joe began his career at the age of 19, in 1966, working as a psychiatric technician at St Vincent's Psychiatric Unit. He received a master's degree in Applied Human Development (mainly counseling courses). He worked in Eugene, Oregon for 5 years at Sacred Heart Hospital as a psychiatric professional; 10 years as a case manager at Lane County Mental Health; 17 years as a counselor at Cascadia's Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic; and with Whitebird Clinic's Dead Medicine and mobile crisis team, as a social worker in Sacred Heart's Emergency Department. In Portland, Oregon Joe was a member of Project Respond Mobile Crisis Team.
After retirement, he took workshops and attended various forums to train as a counselor/guide using psychedelic substances (mostly psilocybin mushrooms). He has been a guide for the last 5 years.

Join the Zoom:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87600040525](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87600040525)

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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is an all volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donation-based organization.

**[Follow this link](https://linktr.ee/PortlandPsychedelic)** for info about PPS volunteer opportunities, donation information, and merch.

Thanks for your Participation and Support!

Brian Pilecki

Joseph Eaton

Dawn Fabian

Health Care Professionals and Psychedelics

Online event

Are you microdosing?

Do you have questions for those who microdose psychedelics?

Join this community discussion about all aspects of microdosing.

If you're new to microdosing, here are some resources to review, ideally before you attend the event:

Emily's Microdose presentation (26 minutes):
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lpZYEuEDms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lpZYEuEDms)

Aaron Eisen -- How Your Brain Works & Microdosing (45 minutes):
[https://youtu.be/yBJWRxIisto?t=1626](https://youtu.be/yBJWRxIisto?t=1626)
This link takes you to the point in the video where it focuses on the neuroscience of microdosing.

Link for this Zoom Event:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89830248549](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89830248549)
Please note: You must be logged into your personal Zoom account to access this link

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Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS) is an all volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donation-based organization.

**[Follow this link](https://linktr.ee/PortlandPsychedelic)** for info about PPS volunteer opportunities, donation information, and merch.

Thanks for your Participation and Support!

Kayci Marie Mitchell

Microdosing Discussion 

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