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#19 Beckley Academy: Charting the Course for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Mar 21, 2024

Psychedelic practitioners and researchers Shirelle Noble, Deb Gardner, and Danielle Herrera from Beckley Academy discuss the need for standardized training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. They emphasize the importance of creating a unified learning framework to address current gaps in the field. Topics include somatic therapy, mind-body integration, and integrating psychedelic principles into therapy training programs. They encourage professionals to explore psychedelic therapy and highlight the importance of ethical practices in the field.

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Shirelle Noble

Deb Gardner

Danielle Herrera, LMFT

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Quick takeaways

Establishing a unified educational paradigm is crucial for enhancing training in psychedelic therapy.

Incorporating somatic therapy practices into training programs is essential for preparing future psychedelic therapists.

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Importance of Transformative Learning in Therapy and Education

Deepening into experience and creating safety and courage are highlighted as pivotal in both therapy and education. The parallel process between learning and therapy aims to help learners trust themselves and explore deep psychological elements in a supported environment, fostering transformation and growth.

Introduction

3min

Introductions of Beckley Academy Team Members in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

2min

Standardizing Learning Objectives for Psychedelic Therapy

23min

Somatic Therapy and Mind-Body Integration

5min

Embracing Psychedelic Principles in Therapy Training

7min

Encouraging Participation in the Field of Psychedelic Healing

3min

Welcome back to The Trip Report Podcast, a production of Beckley Waves, a Psychedelic Venture Studio.

Today, I'm speaking with Shirelle Noble, Deb Gardner, and Danielle Herrera, LMFT from Beckley Academy. They recently published A Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Learning Framework.

This is a research initiative that aims to foster a unified and comprehensive educational paradigm for psychedelic practitioners across the field.

With the advent of psychedelic-assisted therapy in regulated, unregulated, and legal grey areas, more and more therapists are seeking out training to learn how to administer this novel modality.

In response, there is a growing market of educational providers that are vying for their business.

However, there are no agreed-upon standards for training, certification, and licensing.

As a result, the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy is at a pivotal juncture. Its potential to revolutionize mental health treatment is immense, yet the absence of agreed-upon training standards and certifications for practitioners remains a critical gap.

Beckley Academy co-founding team members Deborah Gardner and Shirelle Noble recognized the opportunity to analyze existing publications and create a unified learning framework – a first step in the direction of such standards.

The conversation I am about to share with you highlights the framework's pivotal role in addressing the current gaps within the field and the necessity for a standardized set of learning objectives.

This open-sourced Learning Framework is a foundational step towards establishing a coherent and comprehensive educational standard for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and advocating for a multifaceted and experiential learning approach that includes somatic and relational practices.

And now, I bring you my conversation with Shirelle Noble, Deb Gardner, and Danielle Herrera from Beckley Academy.

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