At Chacruna: Ayahuasca and the Power of Forgiveness

Dr. Adèle LafranceMany have said that “forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves,” but what happens when you just can’t get there? As a clinical psychologist, I’ve met with many psychotherapy clients who were able to recognize that they needed to forgive a loved one, but somehow they remained blocked by their pain. Having now conducted formal research on ayahuasca drinking, and, as a human being who has struggled to forgive at various points in my life, I believe that combining a sincere desire for forgiveness with the benefits of the plant medicine ayahuasca can have profound healing effects. And these effects may not otherwise be possible through “talk therapy” alone... continue reading.