5-MeO-DMT-Assisted Therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression Research Therapist Training
A 5-Part Training with Self-Paced and In-Person Components to Prepare Therapists for Work on Clinical Research Trials
The training is self-paced except where live-online or live in-person sessions are indicated.
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 1-hour Therapy Manual Review 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.