Description
This three-hour introductory immersive workshop provides practitioners with essential knowledge and best practices for preparing clients for psychedelic journeys. This includes ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Key topics covered will include building a strong therapeutic relationship, the ethical use of touch, the role of music in enhancing the experience, and strategies for managing subjective experiences and side effects. Participants will also explore the importance of cultural humility in this emerging field, ensuring that care is inclusive, intersectional, and respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities.
Instructor
Candace Oglesby is the program director for Fluence Trainings Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) certificate program and is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Candace began her career as a psychedelic-assisted therapy therapist in 2020, when she sat on her first research study that investigated the effects of psilocybin in cancer and TRD patients. Since then, she has gained training in Ketamine, MDMA, and 5-MeO-DMT assisted therapies.
In addition, Candace is the founder and owner of Jurnee Mental Health Consulting, LLC, which provides support to individuals and businesses looking to deepen their understanding of mental health and provides support and resources to global majority communities. Candace also serves as a DEI mental health consultant, trainer, speaker, and mentor within the psychedelic community. When Candace is not acting as psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, and mentor, she is spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Candace believes that cutting-edge therapies and techniques should be made available to everyone despite race, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe an ethical framework for supporting clients through PAP, emphasizing boundaries, consent, and professional integrity.
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Summarize clinical tools for addressing and navigating the emotional, psychological, and physical effects that may arise during a psychedelic experience.
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Identify components of cultural humility critical to preparing to facilitate PAP, ensuring inclusive care that respects clients' diverse backgrounds and identities.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $60, which includes CE credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
