Clients are bringing psychedelic questions and experiences to therapy. This six-part series gives LMFTs a clinically grounded, culturally informed approach to discussing psychedelics within scope—with tools for education, harm reduction, and integration. It is not a “how to do PAT” course. You’ll learn the current research/ethics/legal context (incl. religious-use carve-outs), cultural considerations, and concrete safeguards around risk and boundaries. Clinicians will leave with clear language for discussing benefits/risks and integration interventions.
Sessions (at a glance – click link for details):
- Why LMFTs Need to Know About It — Why is this relevant for LMFTs?
- The Current State of the Art — research, legal, religious freedom, ethics & risk-management (CA + CAMFT focus)
- Cultural Context & Humility — shamanic perspective; similarities/differences with MFT practice; appropriation/exotization
- When the Client Brings It Up — discussion, education, harm reduction, preparation, boundaries, integration
- When Things Go Sideways — risks/red flags; decompensation, inflation, bypass; “psychedelic exceptionalism”
- The LMFT’s Role in Today’s Landscape — orientation, collaboration, communication & support.
*Please note that you have to register individually for each session
*Education and integration within LMFT scope; no sourcing or dosing guidance.