Personal psychedelic experience of psychedelic therapists during training: should it be required, optional, or prohibited?
Int Rev Psychiatry June 12, 2024 DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2024.2357669 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| 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?