Course Description

Trauma-informed care has been a buzz word in the mental health field for some time; however, can you really be trauma informed if oppressive practices and ideologies constitute your approach to mental health treatment? An examination of the ways culture, race, and power dynamics impact treatment is critical if psychedelic-assisted therapy is to be safe and effective for those in need. While psychedelic-assisted therapy training programs offer an introduction to medicine work, continued training is needed when providing culturally sensitive care. What are the ethical obligations of the "psychedelic therapist" when working cross-culturally and cross-consciously? How do we translate concepts of culturally informed theories into practice?  to learn more.

3 contact hours earned! (See CE information below.)

If you take this course you will:

  • Examine the culture of psychedelic-assisted therapy

  • Explore power dynamics between participant and provider

  • Learn how to define culturally responsible care

  • Be introduced to an approach of working cross-culturally and cross-consciously

Meet Your Instructor

Sara Reed is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Creative Executive of Mind's iHealth Solutions, a mental health technology and service company committed to changing how we talk about and treat mental illness. As a mental health futurist and former clinical researcher, Sara examines the ways culture informs how we diagnose and treat mental illness. Sara's prior research work includes participating as a Study Therapist in clinical trials for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy.

Past Participant Testimonials

"This training was even more than I expected. This was a very concrete and detailed explanation of how to approach practice with tangible tools and a broader understanding of the context of practice."

Vanessa C.

"Sara Reed is an amazing trainer that is able to discuss difficult topics around race and power in an impactful way."

Nicole B.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Course Description

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Getting to Know You and Your Course Goals

  • 2

    Lesson Video

    • Part 1: Examining the Culture

    • Part 2: Self-of-the-therapist Work

    • Part 3: Culturally Responsible Care in Practice

    • Bonus: Q&A
  • 3

    CE Quiz

    • CE Quiz
  • 4

    Supplemental Materials

    • References made throughout the training
  • 5

    Course Wrap Up

    • Course Survey

Continuing Education: 2 Contact Hours Earned

Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course curriculum, the certificate of completion you receive afterward and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

Embodied Mind Mental Health Counseling, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0186.

Embodied Mind Mental Health Counseling, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0645.