Ayahuasca The Basics for Therapists

This on-demand course introduces clinicians to the foundational elements of ayahuasca, covering its cultural significance, therapeutic uses, pharmacology, and transformative effects.

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  • All levels
  • Last updated Aug '24
  • English
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Course Description

The Ayahuasca The Basics for Therapists course provides foundational knowledge for clinicians interested in understanding and integrating ayahuasca experiences into their practice. This program covers the historical, cultural, and pharmacological aspects of ayahuasca, as well as its therapeutic potential and risks. Participants engage in live online sessions, interactive discussions, and case studies to explore the ethical and practical considerations of working with clients who use ayahuasca.

Over several weeks, the course delves into preparation, support during experiences, and post-ceremony integration, emphasizing a holistic and informed approach. Participants will learn about the traditional contexts of ayahuasca use, contemporary applications, and the latest research findings. The course aims to equip therapists with the skills and knowledge to provide effective support to clients incorporating ayahuasca into their therapeutic journey.

By the end of the program, clinicians will have a solid understanding of ayahuasca’s role in therapy and be prepared to address the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. This training fosters a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach to integrating ayahuasca experiences within a therapeutic framework.

You will learn:

  • What is Bwiti?
  • Roles in Bwiti initiation/treatment
  • Instruments in Bwiti: ngombe, mogongo
  • What is an Nganga
    • Maboundi/Yombo
    • Maboundi/Yombo
  • Sustainability/reciprocity

You will learn:

  • History of the Fang tradition
  • Dissumba vs. Dissumba Fang
  • Ombwiri/Mbumbayano Fang
  • The kambo
  • State of Fang Bwiti in Gabon
  • Impact of Westerners coming to work with the sacred wood

You will learn:

  • History of the Missoko tradition
  • Various branches of Missoko initiation:
    • Miobe/Mioba
    • Ngonde Na Dipuma
    • Sengedia
  • The impact of logging on the tradition
  • What the future of Bwiti could look like in Gabon

You will learn:

  • History of Dissumba
  • Various branches of Dissumba initiation:
    • Abanji/Mabanji
    • Ilombo
    • Ombwiri
    • Ombudi
    • Loro
  • The ngombe (sacred harp)
  • Healing rituals involved in her tradition
  • Training to serve the wood
    • What does it involve?
    • How long does it take?

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Tatayo

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About Instructor

Tatayo (“Fruit of the Wind”) first arrived in Gabon in 1971 at the age of 21 and became a Gabonese citizen. In 1979, he became the first white person to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang tradition in Gabon. In 1994, he was initiated into the Misokko tradition. As a guide for numerous expeditions and missions, including those of National Geographic, the BBC, and others, Tatayo is considered to have “opened the door” to westerners in Gabon.

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Please see below for start and finish dates/times. This course is currently being offered live and dates/times will change throughout the year.

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This course includes

  • Lectures 1
  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Skills All levels
  • Language English
  • Availability Always
  • Certificate CE

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