Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration at Omega Institute

Course Description:

Psychedelic compounds have a rich and fascinating history of use in spiritual and healthcare settings. Recent advances in clinical research indicate that these medicines may soon be available to the public as treatments. Providers are increasingly called upon to help clients integrate meaningful psychedelic experiences into their daily lives.

This training is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who want to learn more about current psychedelic research and clinical practice, including how to work with patients who have a history of psychedelic use or have expressed an interest in using psychedelics.This training includes experiential learning, role-plays, self-reflection, and group discussions. We start with the premise that your patients are curious about psychedelic research, and so are you! We'll guide you through defining integration and its occurrence in a clinical setting, focusing on translating research findings into actionable practice.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the workshop, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the historical justifications for psychedelic clinical research.

• Describe key theoretical approaches to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

• Discuss the state of psychedelic clinical research, rescheduling efforts, and how psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy works with clients.

• Compare psychedelic integration psychotherapy to integration in peer and shamanic settings.

• Assess clients for key “red flags” that indicate someone should seek specialized psychiatric care after a psychedelic experience.

• Utilize principles of psychedelic-assisted therapy from research in a basic/initial assessment of clients who report psychedelic use.

• List contraindications and discuss high risk cases of individuals who are contemplating psychedelic use.

• Describe the role of the practitioner in an individual's integration psychotherapy process.

• Identify ethical considerations and best practices in psychedelic-assisted therapy, ensuring client safety, informed consent, and cultural sensitivity in clinical practice

• Describe integration process utilizing evidence-based techniques and considering individual client needs, history, and therapeutic goals.