Psychedelic Peer Support Course
The Psychedelic Peer Support Course, offered by MAPS, aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support others during challenging psychedelic experiences.
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The Psychedelic Peer Support Course, offered by MAPS, aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support others during challenging psychedelic experiences. Whether it's a friend, family member, or stranger, this course guides how to be a compassionate and helpful "sitter" throughout the journey.
Participants will learn the principles of psychedelic support, the ethics of being a sitter, and gain the ability to recognize when it's necessary to seek assistance from medical or mental health professionals. Key topics covered in the course include psychedelic harm reduction, working with challenging or extreme state experiences, the role of the sitter or facilitator, ethics, and developing harm reduction protocols.
Drawing from MAPS' 36 years of scientific research and the Zendo Project's extensive real-world harm reduction experience at music festivals and events, the Psychedelic Peer Support Course is an invaluable resource for anyone in the psychedelic community, from beginners to seasoned psychonauts.
Who is this for?
Newcomers curious about psychedelics, people considering psychedelic use, and those seeking information to support a loved one.
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None stated.
About the Provider
MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational organization founded in 1986. It works nationally and with a broader global audience to develop medical, legal, and cultural contexts for the careful use of psychedelics and marijuana. Its core activities include research, education, advocacy, and convening the field through large public events. In psychedelic medicine and policy, MAPS positions itself as an advocate for legal access, drug policy reform, harm reduction, and health equity. Its Policy & Advocacy work includes legislative advocacy, community organizing, and impact litigation, and it has also launched work on access for system-impacted people and broader health equity in the legal psychedelic ecosystem. Current documented initiatives include the Psychedelic Science conference series, the Health Equity Program, The Zendo Project, and Ask MAPS, which handles public inquiries about therapy, research, and policy reform.
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- Price$0.00
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- Skillssitting for psychedelic experiencesethicsrecognize when to call for helpHarm ReductionKetamine-Assisted TherapyPsilocybin TherapyMDMA-Assisted TherapyMicrodosingPsychedelic historyPsychedelic scienceClinical researchTherapeutic usesUnderstanding states of consciousnessNeurotransmitter interaction
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