Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
Hello
Everyone has questions about psychedelics right now. Especially therapists.
Are they legal?
Are they safe?
Are they effective (and if so, for what conditions)?
Look, psychedelic therapy is mushrooming (pun intended). We know you don’t have time to attend lengthy conferences or sift through countless articles to find answers.
You need information geared to mental health professionals, not the general public.
We’ve got you covered.
Introducing our all-new online course, Psychedelics as a Path to Freedom: A New Frontier for Mental Health Treatment, with Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John.
One voice cannot do this topic justice.
That’s why Dr. Vimalasara Mason-John (they/them) wanted to bring together a diverse group of voices in one virtual space. Their goal was to ask all the questions that are on therapists’ minds.
And that is just what we’ve done. Join Vimalasara and these influential guests:
- Gabor Maté, Ph.D., author of The Myth of Normal, founder of Compassionate Inquiry, addiction expert
- Carl Hart, Ph.D., neuroscientist, decriminalization activist, and educator on drug abuse and addiction
- Dr. Victor Hugo Rojas, Bolivian shaman and psychiatrist
- Ifetayo Harvey, writer, advocate, and founder of the POC (People of Color) Psychedelic Collective
- Dick Schwartz, Ph.D., founder of Internal Family Systems
- Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., Buddhist monk and founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society
7. Frank Anderson, MD, psychiatrist and therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and dissociation
8. Marcina Hale, LMFT, therapist certified in psychedelic work and filmmaker/Executive Producer of Fantastic Fungi
9. Adriana Kertzer, JD, co-founder of Plant Medicine Law Group
10. Robert Jappie, pioneer in the area of Cannabis Law and Life Sciences Regulation in the UK and Europe
11. Amit Elan, founder of Kiyumí, a, psychedelic-assisted retreat center in the Netherlands
12. Lisa Wessing, facilitator for psychedelic therapy and traditional healing practices
13. Neil Markey, former U.S. Army Captain and survivor of PTSD
If you are ready to…
…explore the many options that psychedelic therapy has to offer
…become well-informed about the benefits of psychedelic therapy, especially for addiction and trauma recovery
…stay up-to-date on the conversations your colleagues are having about psychedelic therapy
…get answers to all your questions in one place
Then join us now for Psychedelics as a Path to Freedom: A New Frontier for Mental Health Treatment.
Psychedelics: Developing New Frontiers for Self Transformation with Dr. Gabor Maté
In this enlightening conversation Vimalasara speaks with best-selling author and expert Dr. Gabor Maté about psychedelic substances and their potential role in mental health and healing.
From Biases to Liberation: Challenging Societies’ Drug Narratives with Dr. Carl Hart
Vimalasara and Carl Hart, neuropsychopharmacologist and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Columbia University, take an exploration into society’s narrative on drugs.
An Indigenous Perspective of Plant Medicine with Dr. Victor Hugo Rojas - translated by Warren McCaig
Step into the intersection of shamanism and psychiatry as Vimalasara meets with Dr. Victor Hugo Rojas and interpreter Warren McCaig, founders of Bloom, an organization dedicated to creating access to plant medicine treatment for terminal illnesses.
The POC Community and Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey
Join Vimalasara and Ifetayo Havery, founder of People of Color Psychedelic Collective, as they talk about the intersection of psychedelics, race, and trauma within marginalized communities.
Parts Work Under the Influence of Psychedelics with Dick Schwartz, Ph.D.
Vimalasara and Dick Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems, delve deep into the interplay between therapy, psychedelics, and spiritual growth.
Can Psychedelics be a Pathway to Spiritual Awakening? with Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.
Vimalasara and Jack Kornfield, Buddhist monk and founder of the Insight Meditation Society, discuss how Buddhism — the oldest therapeutic and recovery program — works with the mind to cultivate well-being and happiness.
The Complexities of Psychedelics Treatment with Dr. Frank Anderson
Vimalasara and Frank Anderson, MD, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, explore the pluses and minuses of psychedelics, weighing their potential benefits, risks, and challenges in treating trauma.
A New Way of Looking at Mental Health with Marcina Hale
In this conversation, Vimalasara and Marcina Hale, LMFT and founder of Reconsider, discuss the role of narrative and nature to transform modern cultural dilemmas.
Navigating Legal Complexities: Considerations for Mental Health Professionals with Adriana Kertzer & Robert Jappie
Join Vimalasara, Adriana Kertzer, the founder of Plant Medicine Law Group, and Robert Jappie, lawyer and partner of European law firm Field Fisher, as they discuss the legal considerations for mental health professionals working with psychedelics.
Plants As Wise Teachers: Connecting Indigenous Practices with Western Culture in Psychedelic Medicine with Amit Elan & Lisa Wessing
Plants As Wise Teachers: Connecting Indigenous Practices with Western Culture in Psychedelic Medicine with Amit Elan & Lisa Wessing
From War to Wellness: PTSD and Psychedelics with Neil Markey
Vimalasara and Neil Markey, former U.S. Army Captain and founder of Beckley Retreats, discuss his experiences of trauma and moral injury inflicted on him by serving in Iraq.
Your masterclass in 11 conversations:
Meet Your Presenter
Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, M.A.
Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, M.A. (hon.doc) is a public speaker, coach, author, recovery specialist, and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership, and mindfulness. They have been practicing mindfulness for over 30 years and are one of the leading African-descent voices in the field of mindfulness and addiction, training professionals working worldwide in the field of addiction. Vimalasara is the co-founder of Eight Step Recovery, an alternative to the 12-step program for addiction, and Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR).
Vimalassara is also an award-winning author of ten books including Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction, and Detox Your Heart: Meditations for Emotional Trauma, I Am Still Your Negro: An Homage to James Baldwin, and Afrikan Wisdom: New Voices Talk Black Liberation, Buddhism, and Beyond.
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