The Role of Psychedelics in Existential Distress

This course equips providers with advanced skills in psychedelic-assisted therapy for existential distress. Learn best practices, ethical frameworks, and integration techniques to support clients through transformative healing experiences.

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Course curriculum

1. Introduction
1. What is Existential Distress?
2. Quiz
1. Causes of Existential Distress
2. Quiz
1. Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Existential Anxiety
2. Quiz
1. Therapeutic Relevance
2. Quiz
1. Impact on Patients and Their Loved Ones
2. Quiz
1. History and Evolution of Psychedelic Therapy
2. Quiz
1. Overview of Key Substances
2. Comparative Summary
3. Quiz
1. Mechanisms of Action: How Psychedelics Alter Perception and Foster Spiritual Experiences
2. Quiz
1. Existential psychology and therapy (e.g., Viktor Frankl, Irvin Yalom)
2. Quiz
1. Integrating Psychedelic Therapy into Existential Frameworks
2. Quiz
1. Comparative Overview: Psychedelics vs. Traditional Existential Therapies
2. Quiz
1. Psychedelics in End-of-Life Care
2. Quiz
1. Case Studies and Clinical Trials in Psychedelic Therapy
2. Quiz
1. Preparation, Setting, and Integration in Psychedelic Therapy
2. Techniques for Building Trust, Setting Intentions, and Integrating Insights
3. Quiz
1. Spirituality, Meaning-Making, and Psychedelic Experiences
2. Supporting Clients’ Diverse Perspectives on Life, Death, and Meaning
3. Quiz
1. Legal Considerations for Use in Palliative Care
2. Quiz
1. Strategies for Helping Clients Build a Sustainable Sense of Meaning and Purpose
2. Long-term Impact of Psychedelic Therapy on Existential Well-being
3. Quiz
1. Opportunities for Further Training and Research in Psychedelic Therapy
1. Closing

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The Role of Psychedelics in Existential Distress

Course curriculum

Introduction

What is Existential Distress?

Causes of Existential Distress

Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Existential Anxiety

Therapeutic Relevance

Impact on Patients and Their Loved Ones

History and Evolution of Psychedelic Therapy

Overview of Key Substances

Mechanisms of Action: How Psychedelics Alter Perception and Foster Spiritual Experiences

Existential psychology and therapy (e.g., Viktor Frankl, Irvin Yalom)

Integrating Psychedelic Therapy into Existential Frameworks

Comparative Overview: Psychedelics vs. Traditional Existential Therapies

Psychedelics in End-of-Life Care

Case Studies and Clinical Trials in Psychedelic Therapy

Preparation, Setting, and Integration in Psychedelic Therapy

Spirituality, Meaning-Making, and Psychedelic Experiences

Legal Considerations for Use in Palliative Care

Integrating Lessons and Future Directions

Opportunities for Further Training and Research in Psychedelic Therapy

Closing

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