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A responsible path to psychedelic-assisted therapy

"The brain reset analogy make people think PAT is a passive thing. In fact, it is a deeply engaged process that requires support from trained therapists." - Rosalind Watts, PsyD - Core Faculty ADEPT

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A New Standard for Psychedelic Therapy Training - Final Call for Applications

As psychedelic-assisted therapy evolves rapidly, the need for skilled, ethical, and responsible psychedelic therapists is greater than ever.

The OPEN Foundation, an independent nonprofit that has dedicated 17+ years to advancing psychedelic science and therapy, is starting the first cohort of ADEPT – Advanced Education in Psychedelic Therapy on May 1st 2025.

This two-year training programme provides licensed mental health professionals with the knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical frameworks essential for safe and effective psychedelic-assisted therapy.

✔ Learn from leading experts Torsten Passie, Ros Watts, Marc Aixalà, Anja Loizaga, Michiel van Elk ✔ 10 evidence-based modules covering clinical applications, scientific foundations, and ethics ✔ 3 experiential practicums (3-5 day workshops in self-experience and facilitation) ✔ 5 in-person training days with leading experts and hands-on practice 🔹 Final call for applications, closing March 15th! – rolling admissions

📌 Learn more & apply →

open-foundation.org/adept⁠

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About ADEPT: Advanced Education in Psychedelic Therapy

🔹ADEPT is a comprehensive, two-year training programme for licensed mental health professionals, providing the essential skills, theoretical foundations, and ethical frameworks necessary to engage responsibly and effectively in this evolving field.

Applications close March 15th

Rolling admissions – limited to 24 participants

Programme starts May 1st, 2025

📌 Link to learn more & apply (ADEPT website):

open-foundation.org/adept⁠

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More info

This two-year training programme for future psychedelic-assisted therapists is grounded in OPEN Foundation's firm commitment to ethics, integrity, clinical care, scientific expertise and hands-on experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy. This is a gradual, carefully managed process and ADEPT starts with small, intimate cohorts of 24 participants to maximise learning opportunities, building community, and establishing standard of excellence early on.

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For whom?

ADEPT is designed for experienced, licensed healthcare professionals who seek to develop the necessary competencies, skills, and ethical frameworks to responsibly guide patients.

Enrolment Criteria

Licensed mental health professionals (e.g., psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors with psychotherapy training)

BIG registration or equivalent to licensed professionals

≥3 years experience providing psychotherapy or mental health care

Comprehension of academic English

Minimum age: 25 years

Minimum BA/BSc

Professionals with other relevant backgrounds may be considered (e.g. psychiatric nurse, nurse practitioner, mental health or palliative nurse)

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