2012: Time for Change and Evolver Present:

a mind-expanding night of psychedelic exploration. Banned after promising research in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, the use of psychedelics as therapeutic catalysts is now being rediscovered -- a topic covered by Neal Goldsmith's new book, Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development (Inner Traditions, 2011). Come celebrate its publication with a conversation featuring five of the leading figures in this field, speaking on the latest theories, research, and legal developments.

How can psychedelic experiences shape personality and healing?  Can psychedelic psychotherapy truly can be transformative, either individually or collectively? Can humanity change course from an impending  human dieback and blossom to create a truly integral planet?

Come for a reading and discussion with:

Neal Goldsmith, Ph.D, Psychotherapist specializing in psychospiritual development. A frequent speaker on spiritual on spiritual emergence, drug policy reform, and post-modern society. Author of  Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., President and Founder of Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Science (MAPS). His dissertation was on “The Regulation of the Medical Use of Psychedelics and Marijuana and his master’s thesis (Harvard) focused on the attitudes and experiences of oncologists concerning the medical use of marijuana.

John Perry Barlow, Visionary, former Grateful Dead lyricist, and a founding member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an organization which promotes freedom of expression in digital media.

Julie Holland, M.D., Psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology. Author of Ecstasy: The Complete Guide and bestselling Weekends at Bellevue and editor of The Pot Book: A Complete Guide to Cannabis and Ecstacy: The Complete Guide.

Daniel Pinchbeck,  Bestselling author of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, Notes from the Edge of Time, and Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism; Co-editor of Toward 2012: Perspectives on the Next Age. Daniel is the editorial director of RealitySandwich.com, and co-founder of Evolver.net.

Ethan Nadelmann, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States promoting alternatives to the war on drugs. Author of Cops Across Borders, the first scholarly study of the internationalization of U.S. criminal law enforcement, and co-author of Policing the Globe: Criminalization and Crime Control in International Relations.

Chillout DJ set by Krister Linder before & immediately following discussion

After that, live music & dance party with a performance by  JahFurry + Kochie Banton with I & I Drum Link, followed by DJ Winslow Porter

Drinks include wine, beer & Del Maguey Mezcal.

Astoria's Beyond Kombucha presents a special blend.

Snacks provided by Xango.

When - Friday, February 4

Venue – Safe Harbor, Soho’s Exotic 5,000 sq ft loft space – 446 Broadway 3rd floor

Doors at 7:30
Panel at 8:00
Dance Celebration 11pm – 2am
Price - $25, $20 for Evolver Social Network Members (e-mail psychedelichealing@gmail.com for info); $15 at the door after midnight.

Get Tickets here: http://psychedelichealing.eventbrite.com/ to ensure your entry , as this event will definitely sell out!