Theories of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

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Theories of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy provides beginning coursework in understanding the history and foundations of psychedelic medicines used as healing modalities. This course centers on a harm reduction approach, considering the risks, safety concerns, ethical implications, and potential benefits of psychedelic use in therapeutic contexts. The course situates itself in an explicit healing justice approach, with an in-depth exploration of right relationship with indigenous cultures and medicines. This course is open only to third or fourth year students who have taken INTD 22 0 /22 0 e Introduction to Psychedelic Studies.