Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: The Psychotherapy Whose Time Has Come
Overview of psychedelic therapy research, training standards, neuroscience, global contexts, competencies and best practices for mental health professionals interested in integrating psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
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As psychedelic medicines like MDMA and psilocybin near potential FDA approval, there is a growing need to train mental health professionals in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. This mini-course (75 minutes) provides an overview of the latest research showing the efficacy of psychedelic therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and more.
Learn about the professional training programs being developed by MAPS and CIIS to prepare therapists to conduct safe, effective psychedelic sessions. Gain insights into neuropharmacology, global traditions, therapist competencies, and clinical best practices around psychedelic healing. An engaging discussion explores how psychedelic therapy is transforming mental healthcare and where it fits into innovative new treatments.
Whether you aim to provide psychedelic therapy or advise interested clients, this mini-course will equip you with knowledge of the research, competencies, and future potential of this emerging field.
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Counselors Social Workers Psychologists Psychotherapists Therapists Marriage & Family Therapists Addiction Counselors Case Managers Physicians Nurses Other Mental Health Professionals
About the Provider
PESI is a leading continuing education provider for mental health professionals, offering accredited online courses on psychedelic-assisted therapies including MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and microdosing, covering clinical frameworks, ethics, harm reduction, and client communication for therapists, counselors, nurses, and psychiatrists. Their trainings help clinicians build competence in this rapidly emerging therapeutic field and earn CE credits required for licensure.
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- Price$70
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- Skillspsychedelic psychotherapypsychedelic researchefficacytrainingPTSDdepressionanxietyaddictionneuropharmacologyglobal traditionscompetenciesbest practicesHarm ReductionFacilitation
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