Trauma-Informed Psychedelic Therapy: Supporting Clients with Preparation and Integration
with DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, MD
CEs available. Get full CE info here.
Dear Therapist,
Are your clients more aware than you are about psychedelic therapies?
Psychedelic therapy is a hot topic but your knowledge may be lukewarm.
It’s time to change that.
Learn from a licensed physician and psychedelic therapist who has the scientific and research background you’ve been looking for.
And if you’ve already been doing this work, you may have a blind spot in your knowledge. You might be psychedelic-aware, but not trauma-informed or culturally competent to understand the experience of psychedelic therapies for queer and BIPOC people.
During the course, you'll learn:
- The science behind psychedelic therapies so you understand why they are so effective
- Why psychedelics are particularly effective for trauma healing so you know who benefits most
- How queer and BIPOC people are marginalized in psychedelic therapy settings so you can avoid causing harm
If you’re ready to attract and serve clients who want to experience healing with psychedelics…
If you want to have skills to work specifically with trauma survivors wanting to use psychedelic therapy…
And if you want the confidence to support diverse clients with informed psychedelic therapy…
You want this course.
Taking Trauma-Informed Psychedelic Therapy: Supporting Clients with Preparation and Integration will give you the tools to:
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- Create a safe container for your clients to discuss psychedelic therapy
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- Prepare clients for psychedelic therapy sessions and help them integrate their experience and meaning after
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- Support clients’ healing journeys, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
Gain the confidence to lead clients away from harm and into a safe space for healing.
Ensure your clients have the proper preparation before a session, and compassionate integration after.
Warmly,
Dr. DaeEss 1Drea
Academy of Therapy Wisdom
Why You Need to Know About Psychedelics
The growing prevalence of psychedelics for healing and personal growth means you need to understand their effective and ethical use.
With all that’s going on in the world, we can’t rely on the status quo or what’s always been in our toolbox to help. We all know…
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- Talk therapy is not always adequate
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- Pharmaceuticals are not always the solution
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- Your patients may already be using psychedelics
It’s imperative for modern therapists to have the competence and awareness to support clients who are seeking psychedelic therapies.
This expertise not only enhances therapeutic outcomes but also minimizes the risk of harm – particularly for marginalized clients who often face inadequate support.
“Her knowledge of sacred medicines and the human experience is second to none.”
“My understanding has grown with each module, with simple but effective instructions and thought-provoking topics, which not only enhanced my knowledge but motivated me to learn more.”
Cat Appleton, UK
Become a Sought-After Expert in Psychedelic Therapy Support
This course focuses on three crucial areas of knowledge you need to stay relevant and effective in today’s climate.
A Trauma-Informed Emphasis
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- The neuroscience of why psychedelic therapies are so effective in treating trauma
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- How to prepare someone who has a trauma history
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- Processing difficult experiences in a session
Queer & BIPOC Competency
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- The political and social factors of psychedelic research and their consequences on marginalized people
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- Culturally sensitive preparation methods for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients
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- Case studies that highlight the unique considerations and transformative outcomes of psychedelic therapy for individuals from queer and BIPOC communities
The Science
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- Get a clear understanding of the history of psychedelic therapy
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- Learn the molecular brain science behind psychedelic substances
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- What the research and evidence says about psychedelic therapies
By the end of the course, you’ll have a practice enriched by clients with diverse and transformative experiences.
Are You Ready to Take Your Practice to the Next Level?
“The course content is superb.”
“It’s incredibly thorough and truly covers everything from the brain science and biology, to the mental and psychological aspects, to the spiritual, awakening side of things. I have a way more nuanced and safe view of psychedelics now.”
Violet Lange, Relationship Coach, LA
About Your Instructor
Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio
Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio is an Integrative physician, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Facilitator, and founder of In8Vitality, which integrates ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience and conscious media. With over 20 years of experience focusing on trauma recovery, addiction, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture, she has helped thousands of people overcome trauma, addiction, and burnout through sacred medicines, narrative therapy, and the principles of neuroplasticity.
Dr. 1Drea has written or co-written 18 books, including bestsellers The Top 10 Traits of Highly Resilient People, The Real Self Love Handbook, Sacred Medicine: Exploring the Psychedelic Hero’s Journey, and The Orgasm Prescription for Women. Her work, including her popular TED talks and the Conscious Evolution Podcast, feature her journey as a modern-day medicine woman. Her psilocybin retreats offer transformative experiences, enabling individuals to face and heal their deepest traumas.
“Another level of understanding…”
“The fact that Dr.1Drea is a trained medical doctor and explains the process in scientific terms coupled with her spiritual knowledge creates another level of understanding and trust.”
Infinity, Humanitarian Advocate, Ethiopia
Enroll now in this course on psychedelic therapy for trauma survivors
WHAT YOU GET
This Course Gives You A Way to Support Clients Who Want to Experience Healing with Psychedelics
This 5-module course gives you practical knowledge and skills to support clients accessing a broad spectrum of psychedelic practices.
Learn how to prepare clients for sessions and integrate their experience and insights into your therapy.
You’ll receive instant access to five video training modules to help you expand your understanding, build your skills incrementally, and learn from case studies.
If you’re ready to be recognized as a forward-thinking, inclusive therapist open to clients seeking transformative experiences, this training will help you get there.
With each skill you integrate, you’ll become knowledgeable about psychedelic therapies, and capable of professionally supporting clients using them.
Here's Everything Included:
5 In-Depth Training Modules
These on-demand modules include presentations on the history, neuroscience, and evidence-based research on psychedelics; step-by-step explanations of therapeutic support skills; therapeutic practices and case studies; and recognizing experiences of diverse clients so you can immediately understand and apply these powerful techniques.
5 On Demand Training Calls
Gain hands-on experience through exercises and guided practices led by 1Drea. Skills practice and experiential activities will build your confidence and competency so you can start using these practices with clients right away.
Downloadable Course Materials
Audio recordings, transcripts, handouts, and more allow you to revisit the material on your schedule. Our dedicated support team is here to help with any questions.
Private Member Dashboard
Get all your course content organized in one easily accessible place to reinforce consistent learning.
Plus, These Insightful Bonuses…
Insights into Healing Attachment Trauma with Psychedelic Therapy
Deirdre is the author of Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World.
Exploring Spirituality with Psychedelics
Raising Awareness of Intersectional Identities in Psychedelic Healing
Dr. Mike Dow is a New York Times bestselling author and is America’s go-to therapist. His books have been published in multiple languages and are bestsellers around the world.
As a brain health, mental illness, relationship, addiction, and nutrition expert, Dr. Mike has hosted shows on TLC, VH1, E!, Investigation Discovery, and Logo.
His books include Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Think, Act & Be Happy: How to Use Chicken Soup for the Soul Stories to Train Your Brain to Be Your Own Therapist, Heal Your Drained Brain, The Brain Fog Fix, Healing the Broken Brain, Diet Rehab, Your Subconscious Brain Can Change Your Life. and the upcoming The Ketamine Breakthrough.
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Psychedelic Therapy
Dr. Sandra Dreisbach holds an MA and PhD in Philosophy exploring ethical decision-making and moral psychology.
She is an ethics advisor active in psychedelic integration, therapy, education and advocacy as well as a psychedelic facilitator, cofounder of Ethical Psychedelic International Community, ethics advisor to World Psychedelics Day.
Sandra taught Bioethics at University of California, Santa Cruz. Sandra focuses on listening and uplifting the voices and values of the psychedelic community especially the disenfranchised with the heart space intention of compassion and love.
The Psychedelic Readiness And Risk Tip Sheet
A Questionnaire for you to use with your clients to determine if they are prepared for a psychedelic experience
The Cornerstone Process for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration: An Overview
A video workshop on the holistic framework for preparation and integration sessions.
Sacred Experiences Preparation and Integration Journal & Guided Meditations: Your Companion for Psychedelic Growth and Transformation
A meticulously crafted guide to support clients through a psychedelic voyage or microdosing program. This journal is a tool for unlocking the full potential of the psychedelic experience, with journaling prompts, meditations, visualizations, and affirmations for the path of profound personal transformation.
By the end of the course, you will…
have a comprehensive understanding of psychedelic therapy, focusing on preparation, integration, trauma-informed care, and handling diverse client experiences.
Don’t just take our word for it. Enroll risk-free today and see the incredible transformation in your skills and practice.
“If you want to understand psychedelics from myriad angles, this is the place to do it.”
“It has been a long time since I’ve felt like I’ve learned so much in a group setting. Dr. 1Drea creates and holds space for people with a variety of marginalized identities. To learn and to engage, it is essential to feel safe.”
Jess, PhD in Biology, Paris, France
Our courses are
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WE BELIEVE LEARNING SHOULD CHALLENGE YOU AND CHANGE YOU.
“Everything a person could possibly need to know to prepare for psychedelic assisted therapy…are covered in her course.”
“Dr. 1Drea has a wealth of information and expertise that she has shared in the course content. She describes each psychedelic substance and its possible uses and its effects, and provides guidelines on how to prepare for a session to have the best possible outcome. There are no questions left unanswered either in the coursework or during the Q&A sessions that she provides.”
Debora Diggins, Arlington, MA
You deserve evidence-based… experiential… and relevant information
so you can be at the forefront of an evolving therapeutic landscape, leading to greater job satisfaction and professional growth.
Sign up today and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from Dr. 1Drea in this course.
What's Included in Each Module?
Module 1
Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy
Dive into the fascinating history and cultural context of psychedelic substances in our first module. This journey spans ancient traditions to modern scientific research, exploring the sacred use of psychedelics across different cultures and their resurgence in contemporary mental health practices. Understand the early use of natural psychedelics, the mid-20th-century scientific exploration, controversies, and the current psychedelic renaissance aiming at integrating these ancient tools into modern therapy.
You'll learn:
- Basic neuroscience of psychedelics and their effects on the brain so you understand how they can be helpful
- The therapeutic potential of psychedelics in treating conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction, supported by contemporary research and personal narratives
- The impact of political and social factors on psychedelic research and use to recognize their consequences on marginalized people
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- The importance of set, setting, and integration in the therapeutic use of psychedelics so you can set the stage for a deeper exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy
Module 2
Trauma and Its Impact
Module 2 delves deep into the complexities of trauma, its various forms, and the profound effects it has on individuals. It explores the science behind trauma’s impact on the mind and body, offering insights into how trauma shapes our emotional and physical well-being. This module presents scientific studies and case studies that illuminate the groundbreaking potential of psychedelics in healing trauma. Emphasis is placed on understanding and navigating the nuances of trauma within queer and BIPOC communities, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches.
You'll learn:
- The definitions and types of trauma, including acute, chronic, complex, developmental, historical, secondary, and trauma related to race and sexual identity
- How trauma manifests physically, emotionally, cognitively, and relationally to recognize its impact on overall quality of life and health
- The therapeutic potential of psychedelics in addressing trauma, focusing on their ability to access and process deep-seated emotional wounds
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- Examine case studies that highlight the unique considerations and transformative outcomes of psychedelic therapy for individuals from queer and BIPOC communities to help you to provide culturally competent care
Module 3
Fundamentals of Psychedelic Therapy
This module explores the essential components that underpin a successful and transformative psychedelic therapy experience: Set, Setting, Intention, and Integration. Set & Setting refer to preparing the mind and environment to foster healing; Intention & Integration relate to the power of setting clear intentions, and the critical role of integrating insights into daily life. Dr. 1Drea will provide practical advice on how to create all four and lay the groundwork for a profound therapeutic journey.
You'll learn:
- The significance of ‘Set’ in preparing one’s mindset for a psychedelic journey so you can facilitate emotional and psychological readiness
- The influence of ‘Setting’ on the therapeutic experience and how to create a safe and conducive environment for psychedelic therapy
- How to help clients set ‘Intention’ before the psychedelic experience so you can offer strategies for setting and surrendering to intentions
- How to translate the psychedelic experience into meaningful personal growth and change using ‘Integration’
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- Important safety considerations and contraindications in psychedelic therapy so you can ensure a responsible approach to healing
Module 4
Preparation and Harm Reduction
This module focuses on the importance of thorough preparation, addressing both psychological readiness and practical safety measures through detailed exploration of harm reduction strategies, setting adjustments, mental health assessments, and the nuanced needs of diverse client populations. Emphasizing culturally sensitive approaches and the integration of shadow work, the content is designed to foster deep, meaningful, and safe psychedelic explorations for clients from all backgrounds.
You'll learn:
- The vital steps and considerations in setting the stage for a transformative psychedelic therapy experience
- How to tailor client preparation, incorporating harm-reduction strategies, trauma-informed practices, and the construction of a therapeutic timeline to navigate past experiences
- Techniques for managing pre-experience anxiety and fear and nervous system regulation practices for working with disturbing material to help your clients navigate the psychedelic experience with resilience
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- Culturally sensitive preparation methods for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients, ensuring practices honor their unique experiences and address specific fears and traumas
Module 5
Introduction to IFS and Parts Work
Delve into the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model – a transformative approach to understanding the psyche’s multifaceted nature – and the significance of integrating IFS into psychedelic therapy. This combination helps therapists guide clients through their journeys with a focus on healing and self-discovery. You will learn to recognize and work with various parts, including managers, firefighters, and protectors, so the Self’s compassionate qualities can lead toward integration and wholeness. Using an IFS lens encourages therapists to engage in their own healing work so they can explore and heal their own parts, ensuring that their triggers do not interfere with their clients’ processes.
You'll learn:
- An overview of the IFS model, the different types of parts (managers, firefighters, protectors), and their roles in the psyche
- Insights into how IFS principles can enhance the therapeutic potential of psychedelic experiences, especially for those with trauma
- Strategies for incorporating IFS into preparation and integration phases of psychedelic therapy, and for post-journey work that create harmony among parts and reinforce the Self’s leadership
- How to address resistance and emotional storms during psychedelic sessions with an IFS-informed approach
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- How to understand and manage psychedelic therapy relationships that honor ethical standards and protect both clients and therapists from potential harm
With each training, you’ll gain the skills to confidently navigate and incorporate clients’ psychedelic experiences into therapy sessions, enhancing your ability to support transformative healing.
Trauma-Informed Psychedelic Therapy: Supporting Clients with Preparation and Integration
with DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, MD
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Disclaimer
Most psychedelic substances are classified as Schedule 1 controlled substances in the United States under federal and/or state laws. Manufacturing, supplying, possessing, or using Schedule 1 substances may be punishable by imprisonment and/or fines.
Academy of Therapy Wisdom (ATW) does not encourage or condone the use of these substances where it is against the law. Nothing contained in this website nor in any of our courses is intended to assist in any way with violation of any applicable law. We believe that offering responsible information is imperative to keeping clients safe. Given that psychedelics continue to be used illegally by people around the world, the educational information on this website encourages safe use and integration of psychedelic medicines, if these substances are to be used at all.
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Using psychedelics is not without risk.
Psychedelics can potentially produce extremely uncomfortable, frightening, confusing, painful and psychologically destabilizing experiences. Psychedelic substances can cause long lasting changes to personality and cognition. Individuals can also possess undiagnosed genetic, developmental, neurological, endocrinological, or traumagenic conditions that negatively interact with the psychedelic chemical and experience. Due to the nature of psychedelic experience, some individuals must not use psychedelics.
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Frequently Asked
The (il)legality of most psychedelic therapies seems daunting. Why should I be discussing this with my clients if it's illegal where I work?
We’re not advocating that you should possess or distribute illegal substances, but we also know the public is demanding these substances and seeking them out. We want you to know how to support your clients ethically and safely if they are choosing psychedelic therapies. Various states are already decriminalizing or legalizing psychedelic substances – and more are on the horizon – but there aren’t enough trained professionals to deal with the volume of demand. Your clients will be less safe without your support. We believe the evolving legal landscape and societal attitudes towards psychedelics demand immediate, informed responses from therapists to remain relevant and effective.
I feel prepared to support clients using psychedelic therapies because of all the books I've read and documentaries I've watched? What else can this course teach me?
A lot. If you don’t understand the implications of working with trauma survivors, or BIPOC or LGBTQIA individuals, you could actually cause harm unintentionally. In this course, you’ll learn about the special concerns when working with marginalized people, you’ll get the latest research, and you’ll decrease the risk of doing harm via microaggressions and cultural blindspots.
I don't want to be seen by my colleagues or clients as promoting or condoning illegal substances.
There’s a big difference between promoting or condoning substance use and making sure that it is as safe as possible if it’s happening. Just like harm reduction strategies for other substance use, psychedelic therapies need safety plans as well. And that’s where you come in.
If you want to support your clients effectively – especially if they have a trauma history – and you know they might get substances locally or fly somewhere to attend a retreat, you owe it to them to help them create the best container possible. You are the most capable person to do this if you already have an established relationship with them. By taking this course, you can prepare them in advance, warn them if what they are planning is too risky, and support them on their return.
I only practice evidence-based therapies. Psychedelics are not proven to be effective.
Well that is simply not true. It’s time you updated your knowledge on psychedelic therapy. Join Dr. 1Drea as she shares copious amounts of the latest research and evidence.
Can I help others through the process if I haven't experienced psychedelics myself?
Absolutely. You just need to learn about typical psychedelic experiences, understand how they work in the body, and show up with your compassionate and empathetic self. Your interest in supporting clients – even if you have no desire to experience psychedelics yourself – is all you need. (Along with this training.)
Will this course prepare me to guide clients on psychedelic journeys?
This course is for preparation and integration support only; it is not a psychedelic guide or sitting course. However, if that is your end goal, this course will be the perfect foundation for your later specialty training. But don’t wait to complete a longer training; you’ve got clients that need your support now. Get this training today, gain experience with your existing clients, and then expand your practice to include guiding.
Is this course pre-recorded, or is it live where I can ask questions?
This is a on-demand online course that includes 5 learning modules. In each module, Dr. 1Drea will offer presentations, case studies and practice sessions.
Can I get CEs for this course?
Limited CEs are available and full CE info can be found here.
Do you offer scholarships or discounts?
Academy of Therapy Wisdom does not offer full scholarships for its courses but we do invite BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ healing professionals to enroll for this course at our discounted rate as one way to address the economic impacts of systemic oppression and generational wealth gaps on marginalized people.
Our discounted enrollment rate is also available to those with a financial hardship, disability or health condition, or who live in countries with a very high exchange rate for the US Dollar. If one of these applies to you, please email support@therapywisdom.com for more information.
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