SWKM 690PPsychedelic Assisted Therapy

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Prerequisite(s): SWKM 5400 and SWKM 5425, or SWKM 6400 with a B- or above This course offers an introduction to the foundations of psychedelic-assisted therapy through a contemplative, trauma-informed, and justice-centered lens. Drawing from both Indigenous traditions and contemporary clinical research, students will explore the history, pharmacology, ethical considerations, and therapeutic applications of substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and ibogaine. Emphasis will be placed on preparation, set and setting, integration, and cultural humility, as well as developing the inner capacities needed to serve as a respectful, grounded and empathic facilitator. Through readings, dialogue, reflection, and contemplative practices, students will cultivate a deeper understanding of the therapeutic, spiritual, and relational dimensions of this emerging field.