FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2024 Psychedelic Practitioner Training
Psychedelic Practitioner Training is Synthesis Institute’s flagship program, combining a 13-month Core Training, an Immersion Apprenticeship, and a one-year Practicum. It is designed for people preparing to work in the psychedelic space and emphasizes evidence-based, somatically informed, and ethically grounded care.
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Psychedelic Practitioner Training is Synthesis Institute’s flagship educational offering in psychedelic care. The program includes a 13-month Core Training, an Immersion Apprenticeship, and a one-year Practicum. The training is intended for people who want to work in the psychedelic space and focuses on research-backed practice, wisdom traditions, somatic and contemplative approaches, and heart-centered care. It aims to build the core competencies needed for safe and ethical psychedelic practice. The source page also notes an update in program leadership, with Dr. Joe Flanders joining as Program Director. He is expected to help prepare the program for a Colorado licensure track, update the Code of Ethics, and lead a free six-part workshop series on Psychedelic Practitioner Fundamentals.
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People preparing to work in the psychedelic space.
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Synthesis is a legal psilocybin retreat company based in the Netherlands, offering 'Immersion' — a comprehensive 7-week program including a 5-day in-person psilocybin truffle ceremony retreat held at the New Eden venue 90 minutes from Amsterdam. Founded in 2018 and having supported over 1,100 individuals, Synthesis integrates modern science with contemplative wisdom traditions and has collaborated with the Psychedelic Research Group at Imperial College London.
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- SkillsPsychotherapyEthicsTrauma-Informed CarePsychedelic-assisted therapyMindfulnessEvidence-based practiceSomatic practicesContemplative practicesEthical practicePsychedelic care fundamentalsResearch-backed psychedelic practiceSomatic-informed carePsychedelic-assisted therapy foundationsEthical psychedelic practice
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