Module 2
Integrating Psychedelic Experiences
Module Description
Many members of the public are exploring alternate states of consciousness, using a variety of modalities and for a variety of conditions. The reasons for this are myriad, including current treatments for mental health and addictions that are refractory to treatment or not accepted by those who are suffering. Given the growing interest in the field, it is essential that mental health professionals are well versed in a harm-reduction approach to reduce risk, enhance client safety, while balancing the current state of the evidence and medical legal implications of using these psychoactive substances inside and outside of the clinical setting.
In this module, we will learn about the integration needs framework to help guide your Integration Sessions. We will also learn about somatic inquiry and mindful inquiry as well as some important legal and ethical considerations for psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Module Description
Many members of the public are exploring alternate states of consciousness, using a variety of modalities and for a variety of conditions. The reasons for this are myriad, including current treatments for mental health and addictions that are refractory to treatment or not accepted by those who are suffering. Given the growing interest in the field, it is essential that mental health professionals are well versed in a harm-reduction approach to reduce risk, enhance client safety, while balancing the current state of the evidence and medical legal implications of using these psychoactive substances inside and outside of the clinical setting.
In this module, we will learn about the integration needs framework to help guide your Integration Sessions. We will also learn about somatic inquiry and mindful inquiry as well as some important legal and ethical considerations for psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Apply a harm reduction approach to the integration of a client’s psychedelic experiences using the integration framework model.
- Describe attitudinal foundations for health professionals working with psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Describe how somatic inquiry, mindful inquiry, and the components of experience framework can be used to support psychedelic integration.
- Explain ethical and legal considerations for health professionals working with psychedelic-assisted therapy.