What is it about?
This article presents a therapeutic approach using psilocybin, a natural psychedelic compound, to help heal childhood trauma. Childhood trauma often leads to long-lasting emotional pain and mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. But its impact doesn’t stop there — it can also manifest in the body, contributing to serious physical conditions like cancer, obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. The pain we carry inside often finds its way into our cells, our nervous system, our organs. What the psyche cannot express, the body will. That’s why healing trauma is not only an emotional journey — it is also essential for our physical well-being. Traditional treatments do not always fully address these deep wounds. Psilocybin-assisted therapy offers a new way to support healing by helping individuals safely access and process traumatic memories within a supportive and secure environment. The "Mannix Protocol" described involves three phases: preparation, the psilocybin session itself, and post-session integration. In preparation, a trusting relationship is built between the therapist and client to create a safe space for healing. The psilocybin session allows the client to journey inward, accessing suppressed emotions and memories while supported by a compassionate facilitator. After the session, integration helps the client make sense of the experience and apply insights to daily life. Scientific studies show that psilocybin enhances brain plasticity and opens new pathways for emotional healing. It reduces fear and negative thought patterns, making it easier for clients to confront and reframe painful experiences. The article stresses that psilocybin is not a “magic pill” but a catalyst; lasting healing requires the client’s active engagement and ongoing inner work. Overall, this approach combines modern neuroscience with compassionate therapy to offer a promising new tool for healing complex childhood trauma and improving mental health.
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Why is it important?
This article offers a pioneering perspective on treating childhood trauma by integrating psilocybin-assisted therapy with Sophrology, a consciousness-based method rarely explored in scientific literature. By focusing on unresolved early-life trauma—a root cause of many mental health conditions—this work highlights the potential of a holistic, body-mind-soul approach for long-lasting healing. At a time when psychedelic therapy is entering mainstream discussion, this protocol stands out for its emphasis on inner autonomy, patient empowerment, and the importance of therapeutic context rather than the substance alone. The Mannix Protocol shows that healing is a process of personal responsibility supported, not replaced, by psilocybin. This contribution can inform and inspire therapists, researchers, and policymakers interested in sustainable mental health solutions.
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This work is deeply personal for me. It reflects not only decades of my own healing journey but also the thousands of hours I’ve spent walking beside others as they begin to remember who they truly are beneath the layers of pain, shame, and conditioning. I never set out to write an article—I set out to share a truth that I see confirmed again and again in my work: that healing is possible. Profound healing. Permanent healing. By offering a safe and loving container held with presence, and when the individual brings their own intention, it becomes possible to access the true self — a place where self-love and self-confidence can emerge, allowing deep and lasting healing to unfold. The Mannix Protocol was born organically from experience, intuition, science, and the profound healing potential I have witnessed repeatedly through psychedelic-assisted therapy. It's not a fixed method but a living, evolving approach rooted in deep respect for each individual’s story, body, and soul. Psilocybin, when used with care and consciousness, can open a sacred doorway—especially for those carrying the invisible wounds of childhood trauma. But the real medicine is not just the molecule—it’s the willingness of the person to step into their healing, and the trust and presence of the one who walks beside them. This work embodies the essence of the Mother archetype — a presence that nurtures, witnesses, and holds space with unconditional love, offering a compassionate container where true healing can unfold. For me, this article is part of a wider mission to help restore wholeness in a world that has become deeply fragmented. I don’t believe in quick fixes or miracle cures. I believe in deep listening, in holding space, in the courage to feel, and in the innate intelligence of the human soul. Healing is not a destination, but an ongoing process—a path we walk again and again, with more gentleness each time. At the heart of this work lies a simple, powerful truth: as humanity, we are One — interconnected through a shared field of consciousness. When we remember our need for connection and begin to align body, mind, and soul, we create the inner harmony that is the foundation for peace — both within ourselves and in the world around us.
Bénédicte Mannix
Sophrodelic
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This page is a summary of: Treating Childhood Trauma through Psilocybin, June 2025, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004729759_016.
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