October 25 & 26, 2024
Contact Phone Number: (416) 597-3422
Contact E-Mail: conferences@uhn.ca
Event Link: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/PsychedelicMedicine/
Please join us for this exciting two-day virtual conference to explore the emerging paradigm of psychedelic psychotherapy. The psychedelic renaissance is in full swing and now more than ever we need to carefully consider how to safely and ethically research and integrate this new paradigm into our healthcare system.
Together we will explore the history, the evidence, a clinical approach and how to integrate psychedelic experiences at multiple levels. This interactive virtual CME conference will include ample time for questions and answers and includes break-out rooms to meet fellow attendees to digest the material together. Together we will delve into the key issues facing the field today. You are welcome to join us for one or both days.
Day 1, Friday, October 25th, 2024 – Psychedelic Psychotherapy: History, Clinical Approach and the Evidence
The first day of the conference will feature a variety of Canadian and International experts in the field of psychedelic psychotherapy. Together we will explore the history of the field, how the therapy is delivered from preparation to integration and the current evidence base with a focus on risks and benefits, and pathways toward legalization for medical use.
Day 2 – Saturday, October 26th, 2026 – Integration: From Individual Healing to Collective Well-being
The second day of the conference will dive deep into the topic of integration, learning what can happen after people take psychedelics and how to best support them. We will explore the neuroscience of the integration period in the brain and why support during this period is critical. We will learn about integration challenges and tools, integration in groups and how to build resilient communities. We will end by examining how the field is grappling with honouring the Indigenous roots of psychedelic medicine.
No prior knowledge or background with psychedelic psychotherapy is necessary to attend and benefit from this educational event. The first day is intended to provide a broad overview of the field and the second day will dive deeper into the advanced topic of psychedelic integration. Members of the community and clinicians from a variety of health disciplines are encouraged to attend.