MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD: Podcast interview with Bessel van der Kolk
A podcast interview with trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk about MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The discussion focuses on his personal experiences with this approach and what he sees in clinical practice.
Course Overview
This course page presents a podcast interview with Bessel van der Kolk on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The conversation centers on his perspective as a leading trauma expert and his personal experiences with this emerging treatment approach. The content is relevant for people interested in trauma treatment, PTSD, and the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy. It is presented as professional educational material rather than a structured training program. The source page does not provide information about lesson structure, prerequisites, assessment, or certification for this content.
Who is this for?
Professionals or readers interested in trauma treatment, PTSD, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
About the Provider
Oslo-based private psychology clinic of 30 psychologists founded by Ivar Goksøyr, and the first established psychology clinic in Norway to offer ketamine-assisted therapy following national approval. Psykologvirke trains mental health professionals in MDMA- and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, contributes to international educational frameworks, and Goksøyr is an active MAPS-certified MDMA therapist conducting clinical trials at Psykforsk, Østfold State Hospital.
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- SkillsIntegrationPsychotherapyMDMA-Assisted TherapyUnderstanding MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSDTrauma-informed perspective on emerging treatmentsClinical reflection on psychedelic-assisted therapyTrauma treatment awarenessPsychedelic-assisted therapy overviewClinical perspective on emerging interventions
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