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Personal psychedelic experience of psychedelic therapists during training: should it be required, optional, or prohibited?

Daniel Villiger

Int Rev Psychiatry June 12, 2024 DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2024.2357669 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Keywords Psychedelic medicine Entheogenic therapy Therapist training Professional development Therapist education Clinical training Experiential learning Personal psychedelic experience Self-experience Therapist self-exploration Therapeutic empathy Patient understanding Therapeutic rapport Client guidance
Citations 20
Key points Argues that personal psychedelic experience for therapists during training should be optional rather than required or prohibited.

Abstract

Personal psychedelic experience of psychedelic therapists during training: should it be required, optional, or prohibited?

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