Glossary: Psychedelic Medicine
Somatic Awareness
The ability to notice and interpret internal bodily sensations, including tension, breathing, posture, movement, and visceral sensations.
Spiritual Emergence
The gradual unfolding of spiritual development or expanded consciousness that is generally integrated successfully and supports psychological growth.
Spiritual Emergency
A crisis in which intense spiritual or transpersonal experiences overwhelm an individual's capacity to cope, leading to significant psychological distress and functional impairment.
Suicide Risk Assessment
A structured clinical evaluation of suicidal thoughts, intent, planning, previous attempts, protective factors, and immediate safety needs.
Synaptogenesis
The formation of new synaptic connections between neurons, contributing to learning, memory, and neural plasticity.
Syncretism
The blending or integration of beliefs, rituals, or practices from different religious or cultural traditions into new forms.






