A 5-Part Training with Self-Paced and In-Person Components to Prepare Therapists for work on Clinical Research Trials
This training consists of 5 parts:
The training is self-paced except where live-online or live in-person sessions are indicated.
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Part 1 provides an overview of the context, history, general principles of 5-MeO-DMT-assisted therapy, and orientation to the ethics of psychedelic-assisted therapy. This session also covers the background section of the manual.
Estimated time: 15 hours
This portion of the training is entirely self-paced. -
Part 2 is specific to the maualized treatment approach we are using in this program of research. It includes a review of the manual and video demonstrations of two full cases.
Estimated time: 15 hours
This portion of the training includes a 90-minute Peer Sharing and Listening Session. -
Part 3 includes further exploration of the ethics of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and a self-reflection and peer discussion group to explore challenges and develop ethical competence.
Estimated time: 5 hours
This portion of the training includes a 90-minute Peer Sharing and Listening Session. -
Part 4 is a live, in-person 3-day training consisting of role plays in which trainees can experience the therapist and participant role and learn from their experiences.
Estimated time: 21 hours
This portion fo the training is conducted live in-person -
Part 5 is a skills assessment conducted by training staff.
Estimated time: 3 hours
This portion of the training is conducted live-online.
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Meet the Instructors
Dr. Elizabeth Nielson
Chief Visionary Officer, Co-Founder and Lead Trainer
Dr. Ingmar Gorman
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Lead Trainer
Dr. Xiaojue Hu, MD
Assistant Trainer
Dr. Dan Roberts, MD, MSW
Assistant Trainer
Aja Molinar, MA
Diversity Fund Manager and Assistant Trainer
David Gumpel, MA
Student Support & Technology and Assistant Trainer
Candace Oglesby, LCPC
Assistant Trainer
Dr. Jeffrey Guss
Lead Trainer and Psychoanalytic Program Director
Johan Eriksson
Assistant Trainer
Julia King Olivier, MD
Assistant Trainer
Haya Al-Hejailan, MSc
Assistant Trainer