Psychedelic Education and Training discussion panel- Breaking Convention: Here & Now 2024

Education and training within the psychedelic space have evolved from a professional taboo to a sought-after academic and therapeutic field. This panel examines the institutional challenges of establishing formal certification programs, the tension between medicalized models and traditional knowledge, and the necessity of community-based support structures to sustain deep psychological and spiritual work. Key themes include the importance of integrating a spectrum of experiences, from non-ordinary personal insights to transpersonal states, and navigating the complications of current legal and regulatory landscapes. Participants underscore the need for diverse training models that hold space for the complex, non-linear nature of psychedelic integration.