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Creating professional guidelines, standards, and certification for psychedelic-assisted therapy practitioners

Brigadier General (Ret) Stephe…, Natalie Gukasyan, Shannon Carlin, Will Van Derveer

If the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy is to establish trust, safety, and reputability, the development of professional guidelines, standards, and certification systems is a priority. Training programs will need vetting; new professionals will need mentors; working psychedelic therapists will need accurate information. This session explores current developments in certification requirements for practitioners, professional practice guidelines, and the organizations building out this supportive infrastructure.

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