A great psychedelic coach should contain and exhibit TREES.
- Trust
- Rapport
- Experience
- Empathy
- Safety
This is what you have been searching for…
Psychedelics have a tremendous potential to melt away the layers of our ego and traumas and help us remember. To remember what it was like, to be, before fear took over, before life and trauma left us with this underlying sense of anxiety that we don’t know how to quiet. We are offered a sacred opportunity, through plant medicines and different healing modalities to connect with our truth, our most authentic self, that can only be described as unconditional love.
Ours is a shared struggle and you don’t have to do it alone.
Psychedelics are transformational and sacred and should always be treated with reverence and respect, ideally under the watchful eye of an educated, trustworthy, and qualified facilitator, therapist, or coach.
Preparation
The preparation for a psychedelic journey serves several crucial purposes, contributing to the safety, intentionality, and therapeutic potential of the experience. I will help you make the most of your psychedelic sessions by giving you the tools youll need to avoid overwhelm and confidently navigate the experience. From orienting, mindset, and resourcing tools, to grounding and preparation techniques, the better equipped you are for the felt experience and the integration portion afterwards, the more likely you are to benefit from these healing modalities.
Ceremony/Psychedelic Session Day
There are many factors that can contribute to a smooth or difficult psychedelic experience. A curiously optimistic mindset and the ability to surrender can help, while neuroticism and rigidity of thought will serve to your detriment. Its important to have tools for your journey. Ill give you tools on what to do, and how to prepare for, the day of your ceremony. From what to eat or what to wear, to the best mindset to have in order to navigate the potentially difficult things that can arise or happen during a psychedelic session.
Integration
Integration is the final crucial aspect of the psychedelic experience, playing a significant role in maximizing the therapeutic, transformative, and lasting benefits of the journey. Ill help you take the insights and lessons gleaned during your ceremony and help you make them a reality. By making sense of them and then applying them to your everyday life. Its in integration that the real work begins and ill make sure youre just as prepared to integrate your psychedelic session as you are to experience it.
Trifecta
Its very important to remember that preparation, the felt experience, and integration are not separate but rather three very closely tied, interrelated parts of the same process. Each tied to and dependent on one another.
What IS Integration?
Psychedelic integration refers to the process of assimilating and making sense of the experiences and insights gained from psychedelic experiences in a therapeutic or spiritual context. It involves discussing and reflecting on the psychedelic journey with a trained therapist or guide, allowing individuals to process emotions, thoughts, and revelations that emerged during the experience. This integration is crucial for lasting change because it bridges the gap between the extraordinary and often profound insights experienced during the psychedelic journey and the individual’s everyday life. By integrating these insights, individuals can translate them into actionable steps, make positive behavioral changes, and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves. Without integration, transformative experiences may remain disconnected and fail to create long-term positive changes in an individual’s mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Death Doula support
Besides my work as a psychedelic coach im also a trained death doula and have worked with hospice for over a year and a half. As a bilingual death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula, I provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and their families as they navigate the end-of-life process. Here in the west we dont have a relationship with death like they do in other cultures so when the time comes for us or our loved ones to pass, we are often times afraid and ill prepared. Let me be of service during these difficult times by providing support, education and guidance, advanced care and legacy work planning, vigil preparation, and sometimes just another caring and grounded human being in the room. Reach out for any questions. Im also a musician and will happily go to any bedside to help comfort with the medicine of music.
My name is Omar Lopez.
a trauma-informed, psychedelic integration coach.
I am in the service of helping people be less afraid. Through the integration of transformational experiences I hope to help you find your purpose and be your most authentic self, for you.
I offer unique coaching techniques, guidance, and insights for healing from childhood trauma, developmental trauma, ancestral wounding, and disconnection from one’s authentic self through a combination of naturopathic and allopathic styles.
By utilizing the tools I learned from many shamans and facilitators in Mexico and South America and combining that with somatic therapies, death doula griefwork, integrative bodywork, breathwork, and ceremonial space holding, I provide a safe, reverent, and nurturing approach to supporting you and preparing you for your transformational experience. After the experience, I can help you make sense of it all and alchemize it to become a happier more complete version of yourself.
P.s. Psychedelics are a big step! Sometimes we just need someone to talk to and help us make sense of things. Im also a life coach so if I can be of service to you without the use of entheogens Im happy to help in ANY way I can, whether that be through talking, nature retreats, guided meditations, somatic work or anything else.
My name is Omar Lopez.
a trauma-informed, psychedelic integration coach.
I am in the service of helping people be less afraid. Through the integration of transformational experiences I hope to help you find your purpose and be your most authentic self, for you.
I offer unique coaching techniques, guidance, and insights for healing from childhood trauma, developmental trauma, ancestral wounding, and disconnection from one’s authentic self through a combination of naturopathic and allopathic styles.
By utilizing the tools I learned from many shamans and facilitators in Mexico and South America and combining that with somatic therapies, death doula griefwork, integrative bodywork, breathwork, and ceremonial space holding, I provide a safe, reverent, and nurturing approach to supporting you and preparing you for your transformational experience. After the experience, I can help you make sense of it all and alchemize it to become a happier more complete version of yourself.
P.s. Psychedelics are a big step! Sometimes we just need someone to talk to and help us make sense of things. Im also a life coach so if I can be of service to you without the use of entheogens Im happy to help in ANY way I can, whether that be through talking, nature retreats, guided meditations, somatic work or anything else.
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WHAT IS HAPÉ?
Hapé is a sacred shamanic medicine used by tribes of the Amazon as well as other South American indigenous cultures for thousands of years. It is a snuff made of various tree ashes, combined with fine tobacco. The latter is not the common type used in cigarettes, but rather Nicotina Rustica which is highly potent. The resulting powder is highly refined.
When applied and served in a manner that honors the tradition it is coming from, Hapé is a powerful medicine. It can provide insight, guidance, protection, cleansing and healing. It is a holy sacrament, not a substance, and thus should be treated accordingly. When working with Hapé, we work with the Hapé SPIRIT. Each blend has a different spirit associated with it.
In a Hapé ceremony, we first honor the spirit of smoke (Defuma,) and then conduct an opening prayer handled by the facilitator. The participants are asked to have an intention in mind before receiving the Hapé which is served individually. The snuff is then administered by a special blow pipe called Tepi, one nostril at a time. Instructions as to the process are provided during the ceremony.
The experience of Hapé is quite powerful and can last anything from a few minutes to several hours and days.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAPÉ?
- releases physical, emotional and spiritual dis-ease
- opens up your intuition and decalcifying the pineal glad
- realignes and balances your energy
- connects you with your heart, developing self forgiveness and forgiving others
- helps you feel grounded and rooted
- connects you to your higher self so you may set and manifest your intentions
WHAT IS HAPÉ?
Hapé is a sacred shamanic medicine used by tribes of the Amazon as well as other South American indigenous cultures for thousands of years. It is a snuff made of various tree ashes, combined with fine tobacco. The latter is not the common type used in cigarettes, but rather Nicotina Rustica which is highly potent. The resulting powder is highly refined.
When applied and served in a manner that honors the tradition it is coming from, Hapé is a powerful medicine. It can provide insight, guidance, protection, cleansing and healing. It is a holy sacrament, not a substance, and thus should be treated accordingly. When working with Hapé, we work with the Hapé SPIRIT. Each blend has a different spirit associated with it.
In a Hapé ceremony, we first honor the spirit of smoke (Defuma,) and then conduct an opening prayer handled by the facilitator. The participants are asked to have an intention in mind before receiving the Hapé which is served individually. The snuff is then administered by a special blow pipe called Tepi, one nostril at a time. Instructions as to the process are provided during the ceremony.
The experience of Hapé is quite powerful and can last anything from a few minutes to several hours and days.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAPÉ?
- releases physical, emotional and spiritual dis-ease
- opens up your intuition and decalcifying the pineal glad
- realignes and balances your energy
- connects you with your heart, developing self forgiveness and forgiving others
- helps you feel grounded and rooted
- connects you to your higher self so you may set and manifest your intentions
Testimonials
Omar facilitated a weekend plant medicine ceremony I attended. As soon as I met him I could tell he was very genuine and caring. He had such a wonderful energy to him that helped put me at ease. I had times during each night of ceremony that I really struggled and I juecist wanted someone to hear me say that. I hesitated reaching out to him for help, but I am so glad I did. He was just there for whatever I needed. I felt supported and safe in his presence. I knew he would do anything he could to keep me comfortable and protected. He treated me like a brother. I cannot put into words what he did for me that weekend. I will always be grateful for Omar and the experience he helped me have. The power of my journey would not have been the same without him. Thank you, Omar.
Andrew Simon
Fear in my life has been a major obstacle. I didn’t truly understand how big of a role it played on me until I was able to understand and face it /myself head on. Like all humans I have faced so many challenges in life. Psychedelics have been a major tool I have been able to utilize to stimulate and promote self-awareness and growth. My experience thus far has been life changing. I love and value myself which is leaps and bounds from the impressions and feelings I previously felt for myself. I could go on and on about how much growth I have accomplished, and my newfound positive outlook on this life. I am a happier and healthier person from the inside out. I am truly grateful for the universe pairing me up with Omar Lopez. Omar was able to see me, where I was at on my journey and help me to make sense of what to do next. Omar creates safe and comfortable environments that can touch your heart and soul. I have been able to re-ignite the spark of life in my heart.
Askia Mohammed
Omar is one of the most genuine, safe, compassionate, integral, courageous, and loving space holders I have been blessed to meet and remain aligned with. He is deeply connected to Spirit, Gia, his community, and someone who holds himself to a high caliber regarding his inner work and personal call to guide, support, and lead.
This commitment, combined with his reverence for these powerful plant medicine teachers, is what allows him to be so instrumental in supporting others along their healing and transformational journey. His presence has truly changed my life, and I am more than blessed to call him my peer, brother, and family.
What is a big blessed composed of? Definitely something big, definitely compassion,sympathy and empathy, add some spice along with your favorite veggie and you have the beginning ingredients to what makes up Omar Lopez. I like to think of Omar as a little big , big little brother because he’s so open and caring, he’s very understanding and educating he knows how to be safety and challenging , leading with compassion and care. He really is a unique and talented individual. I find myself constantly thanking O for what he does for me and people around , he does things without the bat of an eye and never second guesses to help those around him before himself, it’s comforting to be around; feels good. In this journey of life, Omar has helped change or guide my perspective not only mentally but physically and spiritually also. All from being his gentle self. Thank you O, I do appreciate you.
David Escalante
The Hero’s Journey
Prepare.
Navigate.
As a woman, feeling safe in such a vulnerable space is paramount, especially around men. Omar is a safe haven and understands the importance of this trust, which allows others to be fully present with the medicine, knowing they are in good hands. His reverence for these plants, and the time and care he puts into ceremony is beautiful and warrants the respect he has gained from his community and circles of plant medicine. What I appreciate most about Omar is his natural motivation to make every moment a special one. He helps us remember that life is so precious, and that when it doesn’t feel that way, we are not alone. Ever. Thank you, Brother, for the energy, emotion and intention that you give for these ceremonies - helping us heal and return to our true, sparkling selves!
Mallory Erin Edwards