Intermediate and Advanced Clinical Skills in Psychedelic Medicine
(in-person training)

The details:

This small group, IN-PERSON training is a highly practical, skills-based and experiential opportunity for practitioners of psychedelic medicine. A maximum of 16 clinicians/therapists will be enrolled. Throughout the week, various skills that relate to dosing sessions will be taught via lecture, video and/or demonstration, as well as via experiential practice in dyads/triads. Dosing skills will focus primarily on their application with psilocybin and MDMA, though other medicines will be referenced. Practitioners who complete the 4-day training will receive a Certificate of Completion from Emotion Science LLC, as well as 25 continued education credits.

 

The following are examples of somatic, emotion-focused and relational topics to be covered, time permitting: 

 

- Process-experiential determination of dose

- Responding to resistance (beyond the breath)

- Responding to challenging emotional states, including rage and hate

- Responding to sexual energy

- Harnessing the energy of love as a healing technology within and in the space between

- Responding to ruptures

- Supporting re-enactments and communicating boundaries

- Working with in-session facilitator blocks (judgements, emotions, behaviors)

- Engaging in self-care in-session 

- Preparing the system for transfer of care 

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+ identifying and responding to concerns during screening; pre-dosing preparation activities; review of dosing day pre-protocol; and resources to support integration - both post-dose integration of the psychedelic experience and psychotherapeutic integration

 

Participants will be provided with many resources/tools to support their practice (no reproduction limits). They will also be supported to create and practice individualized scripts to promote skill development and fluency. On the last day of the training, participants will be invited to share one or two of their favorite personal practices/tools/techniques with their peers. 

 

Beverages, snacks, lunch and dinner are included in the cost, and will be available each training day. Most dietary needs can be accommodated but please inform us of your specific needs. Lodging and breakfast on-site can be reserved for an additional cost of $100/night (booked separately once registered; additional information relating to the retreat site and optional lodging below). 

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This training is not appropriate for total beginners / newcomers to medicine work. Basics of psychedelic medicine will not be covered to leave time and space for intermediate and advanced theory and skill development. Prior knowledge/training and experience is a prerequisite, with various options re: how it is acquired. There is no medicine use during this 4-day course. ​

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The location:​

Gathering Retreat Centre is nestled on a private, large farm in the heart of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. GRC is a warm and inviting space that features a beautiful, natural backdrop of old trees and grasslands, with ample parking available. It is located minutes from the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) . 

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The agreement:​

Prior to proceeding with registration and payment, please review these statements to ensure understanding and agreement:

 

1. I am a clinician or therapist with foundational training in ethics and professional practice. This includes medical doctors, psychologists, social workers, clinical counsellors, nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, dietitians and other registered health and mental health professionals. Some exceptions will be made for legacy providers.

 

2. I have foundational knowledge/training that relates to medicine work (psilocybin and/or MDMA) - formal or self-taught, including in the domains of neuroscience and physiology (topics not covered during the week).

 

3. I have prior experience in observing, self-experiencing or facilitating medicine work with therapeutic/psycho-spiritual intent (psilocybin and/or MDMA).

 

4. I understand the practical and experiential nature of this course which includes practice and role-play.

 

5. I understand there is no medicine use during these 4-days of learning to ensure a grounded learning container. 

 

6. I understand the refund policy.​​​​​​

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The investment:

Full payment is due upon registration​. Cost: $2100 USD / $2850 CAD. ​

 

Canadian-based participants

Payment can be made via CAD e-transfer using this email address: adele.lafrance@gmail.com.

Confirmation of payment and registration will be provided within 24 hours.

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US-based participants

Payment can be made via USD Zelle using this email address: adele.lafrance@gmail.com.

Confirmation of payment and registration will be provided within 24 hours.

 

Other payment options / questions

Please contact: connect@mentalhealthfoundations.ca

 

Refund policy:

A 70% refund will be provided up until 60 days prior. After that time, a 25% refund will be provided only if a replacement participant enrolls.

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Partial scholarships (50%) will be available for two individuals who have experienced marginalization (for example due to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability) and who require financial assistance.

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The optional lodging (extra):​

Should you choose the on-site lodging, you are invited to arrive on your first evening at 6:30PM onwards. Upon arrival, you will be greeted, and checked in to your room by the hosts at the retreat centre. Lodging is retreat style, with shared rooms and bathrooms for up to 12 participants costing $100 CAD/night/person. Bedding and towels are provided. Breakfast, tea and coffee is offered each morning, with snacks, lunch and dinner included in your training days. Check-out is Thursday after dinner. For further information and to book lodging, please contact Gathering Retreat Centre specifically at ​​ 

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