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Former Vampire Slayer Eliza Dushku Is Now Helping Others Fight More Harrowing Demons
- Eliza Dushku describes shifting from acting to a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy and veteran care.
- She earned a Master's in clinical mental health counseling and a certification in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Dushku works at Home Base, Mass General Hospital, and the Red Sox Foundation supporting veterans.
- She is executive producing a Netflix documentary, In Waves and War, about veterans and psychedelic therapy.
- She plans to pursue a doctorate focused on blending traditional wisdom with modern psychedelic medicine.
- Dushku reflects on her Buffy era and how it informs her current work with trauma and healing.
- She emphasizes that psychedelic therapy is not a universal solution, but a viable option within a broader treatment framework.
- Dushku highlights her return to Boston and ongoing education after 25 years in the industry.
- She notes the importance of making psychedelic therapies accessible to veterans and others in need.
- Dushku discusses Dollhouse and how acting can reflect trauma responses and adaptation.
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