The Therapeutic Stance
In the Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy course, we also learned about the therapeutic stance. Embodying the characteristics of the therapeutic stance is an important part of creating a positive, safe, and supportive set and setting since you, as a health professional working with psychedelic-assisted therapy, are a part of the client’s set and setting.
Resource
During your time in clinic during the Observational Period and Practicum, you can refer to this cheat sheet on the Therapeutic Stance.
Activity
In the knowledge check on the next page, you will be given scenarios with psychedelic-assisted therapists Ying and Amanda. In each scenario, there’s an opportunity for the therapist to improve. Please identify which aspect of the therapeutic stance that the therapist could improve upon in order to create the best and safest therapeutic environment for the client.