Dr. Tsafrir

As we step into 2025, the intensity of the world around us is undeniable. From the violent events on New Year’s Day to ongoing natural disasters and political turbulence, the collective stress can feel overwhelming. These uncertain times call for intentional practices that support our resilience and help us meet the chaos with strength and…

I recently listened to a dharma talk by Buddhist teacher Tara Brach about honesty. She described a cartoon featuring two dinosaurs who look up and see an asteroid hurtling towards the Earth. One reassures the other, “Maybe it won’t be so bad.” The problem with denial is that it prevents us from seeing things as…

  On Saturday January 20, 2024, Pluto will enter the sign of Aquarius, and with the exception of a brief period next fall, will remain there until 2044. It marks the beginning of a new era, which will catapult us into a brave new world. When Pluto enters a new sign, the themes associated with…

  “Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness”, my first book, will be published on January 2, 2024. It describes my journey from practicing as a more mainstream psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, to the holistic approach I take today. The book can be pre-ordered on the author’s page  where you can…

Ketamine is the only psychedelic that is currently legal to prescribe in Massachusetts. There are many misconceptions about this marvelous medicine which is frequently devalued as having lesser therapeutic potential than other psychedelics like MDMA or psilocybin. This is not the case. In low doses, it has been safely used to alleviate suffering in a…