Training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) for health care providers and others working in psychedelic care. Options include an intensive 3-day online training, a level 2 training for regulated health care providers, and advanced mentoring pathways.
Breakthrough Therapies
English
3 Day
Breakthrough Therapies offers teaching and training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), with an emphasis on fundamental principles and practical procedures. The program is described as suitable for health care providers such as psychologists, medical practitioners, naturopaths, social workers, and family and marriage counsellors, as well as others in the psychedelic care space. Level 1 is presented as an introduction to PAP and is described as appropriate for people curious about psychedelic medicine. Level 2 is aimed at regulated health care providers interested in expanding into psychedelic psychotherapy. The page also describes additional pathways, including mentee and mentor training and continuing education for graduates. The listed PAP intensive is a 3-day online training covering the history, mechanisms, applications, clinical knowledge, and best practices for integrating PAP into practice. The page also references expert insights, case study reviews, and a structured virtual learning environment.
Health care providers, including psychologists, medical practitioners, naturopaths, social workers, family and marriage counsellors, regulated health care providers, and others in the psychedelic care space.
Level 2 is intended for regulated health care providers. Mentee training is available exclusively to graduates of the BTT model of PAP. Mentor training is available to graduates of phase two or those eligible for mentor training.
Breakthrough Therapies is a Toronto-based ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinic and training organization founded by Dr. Dawn DeCunha, offering certified KAP training programs (Level 1 and Level 2 mentoring practicum) alongside a clinical KAP retreat program at their Aspenwood location north of Toronto. The organization bridges Trauma Informed and Psychedelically Informed Practice, training clinicians in psychedelic psychotherapy principles while providing patient care.
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