Observational Period Pre-work Module

Introduction

Module Description

This module is intended to refresh your memory about the most crucial competencies and learnings from the Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Molecular Foundations courses, in anticipation of you observing Preparation, Medicine, and Integration Sessions.

Module Description

Since much of the content in this module has already been learned and practiced in previous courses, it is composed of interactive knowledge checks to further solidify what you’ve already learned. You will also have access to downloadable resources which you can refer to during the Preparation, Medicine, and Integration Sessions to help support your learning. You should complete this pre-work module prior to commencing the clinical component of the Observational Period.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

Recall the Numinus care model, the characteristics of the therapeutic stance, trauma-specific skills, and other core skills.
Recall the subjective and physiological effects and side effects of the medicine.
Discuss the need to uphold cultural safety and humility within an Indigenous context.
Describe the contraindications and concomitant medications of the medicine in order to determine client suitability for psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Demonstrate adherence to Numinus clinic protocols.
Describe Preparation, Medicine, and Integration Sessions from first-hand experience as an observer.
Outline how the lead therapist embodies the Numinus care model and establishes the therapeutic relationship with the client.
Map the client’s experience under the effects of the medicine onto the arc of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Examine the skills employed during an Integration Session and map them onto the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy integration framework.