EP 79 – Integrative Mental Health with Dr. Emma Bragdon

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/JizndcDcnYo   What role does spirituality play in mental health care? How do you differentiate spiritual crisis from pathology? How do we effectively support people who are in spiritual emergence and emergency?   Tune in to a fascinating and informative episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with therapist, author, producer, and executive director of the Integrative Mental Health University (IMHU), Dr. Emma Bragdon about spirituality, spiritual emergency, and supporting those who are in a spiritual emergence process with greater awareness and presence. Discover information vital for those who are dealing with mental health issues as well as those who care for them in personal and professional settings.   In this episode: Emma’s journey IMHU Brazilian spiritism Therapeutic relationships Spiritual emergence and emergency Psychosis, hallucinations and visions Scope of practice Brazilian spiritist hospitals and clinics Repressed sensitivity Empaths and sensitives Inter-dimensional beings Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy Integration The future of mental health   Resources mentioned in this episode: IMHU: https://imhu.org Website: https://www.emmabragdon.com/ Spiritual Emergence Coaches: https://imhu.org/coaching/directory/ Support Groups:  https://imhu.org/family-and-peer-support/ Spiritual Awakenings International: https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org Crazywize: https://crazywisefilm.com ACISTE: https://aciste.org What A Shaman Sees in A Mental Institution article: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2014/08/22/shaman-sees-mental-hospital/   About Dr. Bragdon: Emma Bragdon earned her PhD in Transpersonal Psychology in 1987 and is the author of 7 books and co-producer of two documentary films.  She is currently the Executive Director of "Integrative Mental Health University."  They have more than 40 courses--most of them online – and can offer Continuing Education credits.  Emma is particularly interested in bringing spirituality into practices of mental health – including meditation, yoga, and psychedelic-assisted therapies.   “We all have deep inside us incredible resources for compassion and wisdom.” – Dr. Bragdon   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.