Integrating Psychedelics into Therapeutic Work: Research-Backed Insights

Have your clients asked about psychedelics or psilocybin?

Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms continue to shape the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. In fact, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience major depression in their lives[1]. Even with consistent, high-quality care, some clients struggle to make meaningful progress. Traditional therapeutic modalities remain essential, yet for certain clients, their impact can plateau.

As interest grows in psychedelic-assisted approaches, including those incorporating psilocybin experiences in legal settings, therapists are increasingly asked to help their clients understand what these programs involve, what research is finding, and how such experiences may intersect with the therapeutic process - including the importance of integration.

Who This Session Is For:
Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals seeking clear, evidence-informed insight into emerging programs that include psilocybin, and how these may align with established therapeutic approaches. 

What We’ll Cover:

• What emerging research suggests about psilocybin, and how they may support clients in working through emotional and mental barriers
• Psychological processes that research indicates may be engaged during psychedelic experiences
• How retreat programs may offer clients new avenues when they have reached a plateau in their therapeutic work
• Real-world examples of how these experiences have impacted people
• Considerations for supporting clients who ask about legal psychedelic programs as part of their ongoing therapeutic process

[1] https://ourworldindata.org/mental-health