Theradelic Approach

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books, Courses & resources

Sunny Strasburg, LMFT — certified psychedelic trauma therapist, trainer, and author —

merging IFS, EMDR, archetypal psychology, and psychedelic medicine.

· Psychedelic Science

· NPR

· EMDRIA

· SXSW

· Psychedelic Science · NPR · EMDRIA · SXSW

The Theradelic Approach

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Psychedelic Therapy: Perspective, Preparation, and Practice
Foreword by Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of IFS

A comprehensive guide to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy covering history, philosophy, neurochemistry, ethics, and the step-by-step PANTHER Method for preparation, journey support, and integration.

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"I found Sunny to be one of the most compassionate, creative, and connected leaders I've worked with. She knows more about all kinds of psychedelics and how to use them safely and therapeutically than anyone I've met."

— Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., creator of Internal Family Systems

"One of the best books I have read so far that provides a complete understanding of how psychedelics can work with various psychotherapies. No matter where you are in your learning journey, I highly recommend this book."

— Ben Greenzweig, CEO of Momentum Events, Executive Producer Psychedelic

"Essential must-read that should be taught in every KAP training. This book provides a foundation for blending Jungian therapy with EMDR and IFS alongside ketamine treatments. Already had a profound impact on my clients' healing."

— Stacy C. Smith (EMDR & IFS Therapist)

"Clinician Approved. Sunny's knowledge and wisdom gives clinicians a much needed framework and model for how to use medicine and therapy. The Theradelic Approach is wholistic and ethical."

— Jennifer S., LMFT

"I did not expect that I would only get to page 26 before I had to stop and let some tears flow because you put my own feelings and experience into such beautiful words. Thank you for writing this book."

— Elizabeth Horstman

Psychedelic Medicine & Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

A Clinical Skills Manual

Sunny Strasburg, LMFT | Co-authored with Richard C. Schwartz, PhD · David Lovas, MD · Martha Sweezy, PhD

Psychedelic-assisted therapy holds incredible promise — but without a clear framework, it can be risky. This clinical manual integrates PAT with IFS therapy and provides step-by-step guidance for preparation, dosing, and integration across ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca.

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What’s Inside

✓ Ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin & ayahuasca guidance
✓ Supporting clients through difficult journeys
✓ Step-by-step preparation to integration
✓ Translating insights into lasting change

“This book is a beautiful integration of two powerful therapeutic approaches: Internal Family Systems and psychedelic-assisted therapy. It demonstrates that lasting healing requires more than a profound mystical experience or deep intellectual insights—it requires the full participation of our inner protectors that we have developed to cope with the challenges of our past. Having a psychedelic experience is not inherently therapeutic unless these medicines’ immense potential is utilized to integrate our complex inner systems with curiosity, humility, and relational care. This book is a compelling guide for clinicians and potential participants on how to use inner directed therapy to make psychedelic-assisted therapy safe, meaningful, and transformational.”

— Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, president of the Trauma Research Foundation

“The mind is a complex system with many states we experience as layers of our inner world. Trauma can lead to compromised integration of these verb-like processes, with painful memories warded off and often hidden beneath protective outward facing states of mind. Enter this magnificent, thoughtful, multidisciplinary, and compassionate guide to harnessing the power of psychedelic-assisted therapy to let these inner wounds be collaboratively accessed, supported, and healed. Filled with carefully articulated theory, medically informed cautions, and clinically useful case examples, this therapist’s manual provides a timely overview of this cutting-edge and powerful avenue to help guide our clients toward healing.”

— Daniel J. Siegel, MD, best-selling author of The Mindful Therapist and Mindsight

“Psychedelic therapies invite profound healing experiences, and the quality of therapeutic support matters deeply. Under the influence of psychedelics, people spontaneously start talking about their parts. By weaving Internal Family Systems therapy into psychedelic practice, this book honors the intuitive way the psyche often reveals itself during these journeys. It offers clinicians a humane and sophisticated road map for navigating complex inner landscapes and stands as a timely and valuable contribution to the next chapter of psychedelic medicine.”

— Rick Doblin, PhD, president and founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

“This book is a long-awaited primer on what experienced psychedelic therapists have discovered over decades: working with parts in the IFS framework in psychedelic therapy is one of the most potent approaches to healing trauma. The authors offer a compassionate, grounded road map for clinicians and seekers alike to understand how psychedelic medicine and IFS can work in concert to unlock profound healing and inner freedom. This is an important, timely, and deeply humane contribution to the future of psychotherapy and human potential.”

— Will Van Derveer, MD, co-author of the NYT bestseller Psychedelic Therapy

The Theradelic Approach : Mastering Psychedelic Therapy for Profound Healing

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Hosted on Academy of Therapy Wisdom · Pre-recorded · Always available

A comprehensive on-demand course teaching Sunny's Theradelic Approach — the same framework from her book, distilled into guided video training for clinicians ready to integrate psychedelic-assisted therapy into their practice.

Purchase Course — $197