{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Using MDMA therapy to improve relationships and manage conflict","description":"MDMA or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a synthetic psychoactive medicine that alters mood and perception.  It has been shown to be highly effective for treating trauma. Some studies have shown 71% to 86% of participants achieved clinically meaningful improvements, and about half no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. It is now being used to address relational conflict and improving relationships. The book Ecstasy for Couples was written to better understand this exploratory intervention and how couples are using MDMA to better understand each other and work on improving relationships. In this comprehensive book written by Jonathan Robinson, one might learn: How a trained facilitator can help guide a couple to overcome entrenched problems Managing potential unpleasant side effects related to this treatment Why a 5-hour couples\u2019 session with MDMA may lead to rapid relational improvements Join the conversation with Jonathan Robinson as we explore how to optimize the potential therapeutic benefit of MDMA. Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, author, and professional speaker from Northern California. He has written about happiness, emotional healing and spiritual growth reaching large audiences.  He has appeared on The Oprah Show, CNN and numerous talk shows. He is also the author of The Enlightenment Project: How I went from depressed to Blessed, and you can too. If you are interested in learning more about the process, the power, and the use of empathy in therapy, this podcast is for you. Links & Resources: Link to purchase Ecstasy for  Couples:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4wmZjDY (Amazon) Link to know more about Ecstasy for Couples: https:\/\/xtcforcouples.net\/ Link to other books written by Jonathan  Robinson: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bDYGNS (Amazon) Link to Jonathan Robinson\u2019s  website: https:\/\/findinghappiness.com\/get-to-know-me\/ Materials to Reference: Link to Jonathan's Podcast "Awareness  Explorer": https:\/\/www.awarenessexplorers.com\/ Link to Jonathan's Book " The Enlightenment  Project": https:\/\/www.theenlightenmentproject.net\/ ","author_name":"Bear Psychology Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/bearpsych.libsyn.com\/website","html":"