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Veteran's Group
Supported by contributions from Dr. Bronner's!
Overview
Overview
This Veterans Quartet is a specialized, intimate group experience designed for four veterans seeking healing and renewal. This program provides a safe and supportive environment where you can connect with fellow veterans who understand your unique challenges and experiences. Psilocybin therapy has shown promise in reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, offering a pathway to reclaiming mental and emotional well-being. In this program, you will explore new perspectives and develop coping strategies, all while benefiting from the camaraderie and mutual support of your peers. Join us to embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience, rediscovering the strength within yourself and finding a renewed sense of purpose and connection.
Schedule
Schedule
Week of August 5th, 2024 - Application
Week of August 5th, 2024 - Application
Completed on your own schedule
Complete the Bendable Therapy online application and screening interview process
Finalize payments, scholarships, or other funding methods
Begin your participation in the program!
Week of August 12th, 2024 - Orientation
Week of August 12th, 2024 - Orientation
Completed on your own schedule
Schedule and attend a one-on-one virtual meeting to get to know your facilitators and answer any questions
Receive your Beyond the Trip journal to support your journey
Access the learning platform to begin exploring education resources, mindfulness practices, learn about psilocybin, and begin interacting with your group members
Week of August 19th, 2024 - Group Sessions
Week of August 19th, 2024 - Group Sessions
You must commit to attending each of these four scheduled meetings
Monday, August 19th at 5:30pm, Virtual - 90-minute virtual Planning Session with the full group
Wednesday, August 21st at 5:30pm, On-Site - 90-minute in-person Preparation Session with the group at the service center
Friday, August 23rd at 9:00am, On-Site - Full day group Psilocybin Session at the service center
Sunday, August 25th at 5:30pm, On-Site - 90-minute in-person Integration Session with the group at the service center
Expectations and Requirements
Expectations and Requirements
This group is for veterans of the armed forces. You do not need to be a combat veteran or have a PTSD diagnosis-- this is for all veterans
For the benefit of the entire group, please commit to being able to attend each of the four sessions as scheduled above.
Complete the Bendable Therapy application, intake, and screening process. This process is free of charge. Begin your application here.
All in-person sessions, including the psilocybin session, occur at one of our partnering service centers located in Bend, Oregon. You will be responsible for travel and lodging arrangements.
Cost
Cost
The cost to participate in this three week program has been covered by the generous contributions from Dr. Bronners!
Psilocybin mushrooms are billed separately at a cost of $161, including all taxes and fees, payable prior to the session.
Meet your facilitators
Meet your facilitators
Josh Goldstein
Josh Goldstein is a member of the very first Oregon-licensed Psilocybin Service Facilitator graduating class ever. Growing up in Bend, Josh found a deep passion and curiosity for the natural world. With dreams of being a brain surgeon one day, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Oregon. Fresh out of undergrad, Josh soon discovered his passion for teaching young people about the natural world and earned his Master’s in Teaching. After 15 years of teaching in middle and high schools, he was offered a position as a principal at a therapeutic boarding school for girls. Though the natural world still holds a place of wonder for him, he has discovered that the inner workings of the human mind and heart are the greatest mystery.
Josh has significant experience working with plant medicine over the last 30 years. From his initial experience as a young college student taking mushrooms in the woods to more recently where he found himself leading group ceremonies for his spiritual community. He has a great reverence for the power of this medicine to help people access their own innate healing wisdom. His long-time mediation and mindfulness practice greatly informs his work.
Josh approaches his work from a place of service. He loves to invite people into the mystery that is this life and recognizes that plant medicine is one way to support this inquiry.
When not supporting his spiritual or work community, Josh can often be found playing with his kids out on a paddleboard, in a tent by a lake, or playing chess at a coffee shop.
Ryan Reid
Ryan has been a key figure in Oregon's legal and licensed psilocybin movement, helping establish two of the state's first licensed service centers. His journey started with a personal experience of psilocybin's therapeutic benefits, which led him to co-found Bendable Therapy in early 2023. This non-profit provides access and scholarships for those seeking psilocybin services for mental health. As an active facilitator, Ryan guides participants through their transformative experiences, emphasizing a client-centered approach that prioritizes personal insight and tailored practices.
Graduating from SoundMind Institute's program in June 2023, Ryan's commitment to safety and ethical practice is evident in his advisory role on the Healing Advocacy Fund safety committee. He regularly shares his expertise at national psychedelic conferences, advocating for sustainable and accessible psilocybin businesses. A licensed engineer and business owner in Bend, Oregon, Ryan integrates his systematic approach with his facilitation work, ensuring safety and stability. Outside his professional life, he practices mindfulness meditation and finds inspiration in nature, reflecting his grounded and healing approach to therapy.
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