Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

The course Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy provides an introductory overview of psychedelic therapy, elucidating its historical background, ethical implications, and the latest research in the field.

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  • Last updated Oct '23
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Course Description

The Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy course introduces the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy, offering critical insights into its history, ethical considerations, and current research findings. Conducted over seven consecutive Fridays via live remote learning, the course is designed for various mental health professionals, including psychologists, clinical counsellors, and social workers.

Participants will delve into the mechanics of psychedelic-assisted therapy, exploring its regulatory status, the neuropharmacology of psychedelics, and the ethical considerations involved. The course also covers the specific uses, risks, and benefits of various psychedelics and plant medicines, providing a well-rounded understanding of this revolutionary approach to mental health treatment.

Led by renowned experts in the field, the course is structured to be highly interactive, featuring lectures, Q&A sessions, and small group discussions. By the end of the program, participants will not only have a solid understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapy and be equipped to discuss its potential benefits and risks with clients or patients.

The course qualifies for 13.5 CE Hours and is an invaluable resource for those looking to expand their therapeutic toolkit, especially anticipating the broader legalization and acceptance of psychedelic therapies in mental health treatment.

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

  • Lectures 7
  • Duration 7 Weeks
  • Skills All levels
  • Language English
  • Availability Cohort
  • Certificate CE

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