MAPS Canada School of Psychedelics

Talk abstract

In this talk, the speaker will explore the role of music and silence in Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP). While music is commonly used to guide therapeutic experiences, its absence has been under-explored. The talk will highlight findings from a study with two breast cancer patients in Canada’s compassionate access program, and other experiences conducting PAP. One patient found the silence helpful for mindfulness, while the other used it to explore challenging memories triggered by the music. These results suggest that silent periods in PAP can enhance mindfulness and therapist-patient interactions.