David Esselman, Sarah Abedi
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Dr. Phelps discusses current training strategies for practitioners in psychedelic-assisted interventions, focusing on academic standards, ethical guidelines, and the importance of skilled facilitators for positive outcomes. Prioritizing high-quality training standards
Victor Cabral, Kelley O’Donnell, Janis Phelps, Genessee Herzberg
Discussion on essential components for becoming a successful psychedelic therapist, including education, training, and ongoing support. Addressing challenges, risks, and considerations for training future therapists to prevent issues like boundary
Genesee Herzberg
Discussion on suitability for practicing psychedelic care professionally, and introduction of a project to advance the field.
Andrew Penn, Mary Cosimano
Roots To Thrive Non Profit pioneers legal psilocybin group therapy in North America, with published research, ongoing trials, and ties to a Canadian academic program. Emphasizing community in psychedelic mental
Todd Haspect, Akua Prieto Brown
Psychedelic therapies re-emerge in clinical research, prompting exploration of therapist training methods and competencies. A study involving psilocybin support for therapists shows potential benefits for psychedelic therapy implementation.
Paul Liknaitzky
Psychedelic research faces challenges balancing methodological rigor with preserving subjective experiences in clinical trials, aiming to avoid bias while capturing the full impact of psychedelics on participants.
Ingmar Gorman, Erika Dyck, Tehseen Noorani
Psilocybin service center facilitator discusses ceremonies and natural medicines in Colorado and Oregon's new state frameworks for participation in natural medicine practices.
William Wildcat Coakee, Sean McAllister, Dave Kopilak
Clinicians and researchers discuss integrating psilocybin-assisted therapy into serious illness care models, presenting preliminary findings from a pilot study in hospice care for patients with terminal illness.
Yvan Beaussant, Roxanne Sholevar, Lisa Summer, Robin McKenna
Drs. Summergrad and Insel reflect on the progress and remaining questions in psychedelic science since 2017. They delve into topics like efficacy, regulation, therapy, and provider experience.
Paul Summergrad, Tom Insel, Rachel Nuwer
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