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Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

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Presented By Nancy A. Haug, PhD | Aileen Kucsera, PsyD, PA-C
Nancy A. Haug, PhD Aileen Kucsera, PsyD, PA-C

1.5 Hours | 1.5 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is presented by Nancy A. Haug, PhD, and Aileen Kucsera, PsyD, PA-C.

This program covers the foundations of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, including preparation and integration of commonly administered hallucinogens, mechanism of action, contemporary clinical trials, safety, ethical and diversity considerations. Participants acquire the essential principles of psychedelic therapy for mental health conditions, an understanding of the historical context of psychedelic use, and a framework for addressing the unique ethical questions related to treatment delivery.

This program is intended for clinicians, counselors, or mental health providers at any stage of their career and who work in a clinical environment where clients present with conditions (e.g., treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, addiction, end-of-life distress).

Program Outline

  1. What are psychedelics? Introduction and historical overview
  2. Principles of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
  3. Ethical, legal and safety considerations
  4. Case vignette with cultural diversity components

Intended Audience

This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals

Experience Level

This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

CE / CPD Credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

Describe psychedelic substances, their current clinical applications in research and potential for treating mental health concerns

Describe the key components of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy

Describe the ethical and diversity issues related to psychedelic-assisted treatments

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Presented By

Nancy A. Haug, PhD

Nancy A. Haug, PhD is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Palo Alto University. She is core faculty in the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Haug is a licensed ...

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Presented By

Aileen Kucsera, PsyD, PA-C

Aileen Kucsera, PsyD, PA-C, is a graduate of the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and is currently completing her postdoctoral residency at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, specializing in Substance Use, PTSD, and Co-occurring Disorders. Her research focuses on the knowledge and attitudes of ...

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