Science of Psychedelics

The Science of Psychedelics is an in-depth, 9-hour course that covers various aspects of psychedelic substances and their applications in different contexts. The course is structured into modules, covering topics such as mechanisms of action, classic psychedelics, microdosing, MDMA, addiction treatment, ketamine for depression and mood disorders, and psychedelic counselling.

  • 100 Enrolled
  • Professional
  • Last updated Apr '23
  • English
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Course Description

The Science of Psychedelics is an in-depth, 9-hour course that covers various aspects of psychedelic substances and their applications in different contexts. The course is structured into modules, covering topics such as mechanisms of action, classic psychedelics, microdosing, MDMA, addiction treatment, ketamine for depression and mood disorders, and psychedelic counselling. The course is given by Dr. Erica Zelfand, a licensed family doctor specializing in integrative mental health and functional medicine.

This course is designed for professionals seeking to better understand psychedelics' science and therapeutic applications. By taking this course, participants will learn about the history, benefits, risks, and various contexts in which psychedelics are used. The course also emphasizes harm reduction, safety protocols, and the role of music in the psychedelic experience.

The Science of Psychedelics offers valuable resources, such as transcriptions, assessment quizzes, and an official certificate of completion. The course is accredited by various professional bodies, including the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Spiritual Competency Academy, and the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM).

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 6
  • Duration 9 Hours
  • Skills Professional
  • Language English
  • Availability Always
  • Certificate CE

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