Therapy Ethics

The Art of Simmering in MDMA-Assisted Therapy

Judith Herman's insights on integrating psychedelic therapy with mindfulness to protect against harm from current systems are discussed in this exploration of trauma and healing.

Bruce Poulter, Marcela Ot’alora

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Telemedicine models for supporting psychedelic therapy

Panel explores how telemedicine can enhance psychedelic therapy practice, discussing benefits and risks of virtual care in light of pandemic-induced regulatory changes and improved meeting tech.

Juan Pablo Cappello, Jonathan Sabbagh

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Transformational synergies: Experiential-relational psychotherapeutic interventions can accelerate the healing of attachment trauma

MDMA optimizes brain chemistry for safety, openness, and compassion. AEDP uses relational interventions to enhance MDMA's effects in trauma therapy, fostering trust, intimacy, and healing attachment.

Kari Gleiser

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Embodying the Seat of the Psychedelic Guide

Psychedelic-assisted therapy training programs are expanding, but the role of the psychedelic guide is still evolving. This presentation explores the qualities and influences shaping the modern psychedelic guide.

Valeria McCarroll

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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in adolescents with multiple psychiatric diagnoses

KAP program offers innovative treatment for adolescents with emotional issues, focusing on family involvement. Successes and challenges of this unique approach are discussed.

Phil Wolfson

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The Risks and Benefits of Experiential Training of Psychedelic Therapists

Sandell and colleagues discuss the benefits and risks of experiential training in psychedelic therapy for therapists, including potential therapeutic and theoretical functions, as well as risks like dual relationships and

Emma Hapke, Daniel Rosenbaum

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Psychohistoriographic approaches to Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy in Jamaica

Resurgence in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (PAP) shows promise in treating mental illnesses, integrating psilocybin with Psychohistoriographic Brief Therapy (PBT) in a structured treatment protocol. Caribbean programs must prioritize safety and

Winston De La Haye

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IFS as a Safe and Deep Healing Map to Psychedelic Territory

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, developed over four decades, offers evidence-based techniques to guide clients towards Self, fostering inner clarity and compassion. IFS provides a safe and healing map for

Richard Schwartz

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Integrating Indigenous Wisdom into Psychedelic Therapy

Exploration of indigenous worldview's connection to sacred medicines, understanding of four healing bodies, and cultural responsibility towards plant relatives and effective healing paradigms.

Belinda Eriacho, Lila Vega, Camara Rajabari

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Trauma and psychedelic-assisted therapy

Dr. Barbara Rothbaum discusses combining MDMA with prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD, citing theoretical and translational research supporting a synergistic mechanism of action for treatment.

Barbara Rothbaum, Lynnette A. Averill