Ethics Module

Ethics and Client Expectations Module: Ethics in Ketamine- and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness-Assisted Therapies is a one-day course that takes a comprehensive look at the ethical considerations essential for clinicians involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and therapies involving non-ordinary states of consciousness.

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  • Professional
  • Last updated May '25
  • English
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Ethics and Client Expectations Module: Ethics in Ketamine- and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness-Assisted Therapies is a one-day course that takes a comprehensive look at the ethical considerations essential for clinicians involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and therapies involving non-ordinary states of consciousness. As these therapies often involve the dissolution of boundaries, it is crucial for practitioners to skillfully and ethically navigate various situations. The module discusses best practices for handling ethical questions related to touch, transference/countertransference, relational aspects of psychotherapy, and dual relationships. Participants will also learn how to manage client expectations and address the “unspoken contracts” regarding treatment outcomes, experiences, and therapist involvement.

Additionally, the course encompasses common elements of unspoken contracts and the potential ruptures that may arise if these contracts are not addressed relationally and directly. Through experiential exercises, participants will learn how to work with ruptures and how to communicate with clients to set realistic expectations effectively. The module also introduces grounding practices to assist clinicians in reorienting themselves and reconnecting to core principles during challenging sessions. This training is suitable for both healthcare professionals and the general public, with healthcare professionals finding it particularly beneficial to incorporate the tools and practices to serve their clients or patients better.

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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This course includes

  • Modules 1
  • Duration 8 Hours
  • Skills Professional
  • Language English
  • Availability Past
  • Certificate CE

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