Listen "From Frontlines to Healing Minds: Christopher Brown on EMDR, Psychedelics, and Mental Health Innovation"
Episode Synopsis
A wounded Marine combat veteran, Chris overcame his own challenges and is now a thriving psychotherapist. With a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy, he specializes in EMDR for performance enhancement and psychedelic integration therapy. Having worked with 7-figure business executives and startup founders, military combat and special operations veterans, athletes, creatives, first responders, and other clinicians - he has a passion for helping people reach their highest potential. Over the past decade he's served on various public health, non-profit, and advisory boards; as well as national committees focused on clinical quality and rehabilitation research. Chris is a founder and the CEO of Helicon, a public benefit corporation committed to advancing EMDR for societal mental health.
00:11 Exploring EMDR and Its Challenges
01:50 Building a Tech Platform for Therapists
02:46 Marketing Insights and Collaborations
03:52 Helicon: Vision and Implementation08:12 Understanding EMDR: A Deep Dive
15:31 Personal Experiences with EMDR
24:55 Transitioning to Private Practice
25:26 Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy
25:48 Introduction to Psychedelic Studies
26:08 Training During COVID
26:48 Parallels Between Psychedelic Therapy and EMDR
27:51 Exploring Psychedelic Therapy
30:29 Ethical Considerations and Guidelines
31:02 Phases of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
32:15 EMDR in Psychedelic Therapy
34:56 Neuroplasticity and Psychedelic Therapy
36:36 Client Experiences and Outcomes
43:24 Addressing Skepticism and Trust
47:46 Contact Information and Conclusion
Learn more about Helicon: gowithhelicon.com Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdbrownvet/
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