clinical psychedelic therapy training for professionals

Applied Clinical Practice in Psychedelic Therapy

This course is part of the Clinical Pathway

clinical psychedelic therapy training for professionals
Price of this course

5400 +TAX

Course Details

A clinician-designed pathway building confidence in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including ketamine-assisted therapy, with ethical grounding and a supported route to real-world application through CoCare.  This program is best suited for regulated mental healthcare professionals and is part two of our Clinical Pathway.

This program prepares students for a Supervised Learning Lab.

Course Highlights

Small Group Work: Interdisciplinary Scenario Series
Participants will be assigned to small interdisciplinary groups and will work together to complete three client scenario assignments. These assignments are completed outside of the live sessions and align with key course modules. Groups submit their responses prior to the related live Q&A session, where students can ask questions that arose during the exercise.
Self-Care Sunday Sessions

A dedicated part of the training curriculum, these sessions offering participants a space to pause, reflect, and integrate their learning while supporting their own well-being. Hosted by Matthew Kelleman, these 60-minute online sessions provide practical tools and guided practices to help participants stay grounded and resourced as they move through the training.

Live Q & A Sessions
Live Q&A sessions are 60 minutes, held online:
  • Live Q & A 1: Intake - Ben Malcolm
  • Live Q & A 2: Ethics - Pam Kryskow
  • Live Q & A 3: Complex Case Scenario - Mark Haden

All Upcoming Courses

June 15th 2026

July 12th - Self Care Sunday #1

July 15th - Live Q&A #1  |  Ben Malcolm

Aug 19th - Live Q&A #2  |  Pam Kryskow

Aug 23rd - Self Care Sunday #2

Sept 9th - Live Q&A #3  |  Mark Haden

Sept 30th - Grad Ceremony

Oct 15th 2026

Nov 4th - Live Q&A #1  |  Ben Malcolm

Nov 8th - Self Care Sunday #1

Nov 18th - Live Q&A #2  |  Pam Kryskow

Dec 6th - Self Care Sunday #2

Dec 16th - Live Q&A #3  |  Mark Haden

Feb 10th - Grad Ceremony

Table of Contents

Module 1:
Pharmacology of Psychedelic Medicines
  • Pharmacology of MDMA, Psilocybin & Ketamine
Module 2:
Intake, Screening and Safety in PaT
  • Medical and Mental Health Assessment
  • Completing an SAP Application
  • Over Prescribing, Deprescribing and Microdosing
Module 3:
Preparation
  • Assessing Capacity and Readiness for PaT
  • Mock Intention Setting Session
Module 4:
The Ethical Provider
  • Ethics
  • The Importance of Integrated Interprofessional Teamwork in PaT
Module 5:
Psychedelic Medicines
  • Psilocybin
  • LSD: Past, Present, and Future
  • MDMA-Assisted Therapy
    • Part 1
    • Part 2
    • Part 3
  • Ketamine Overview
  • Practical Applications, Safety, and Care Delivery
  • Clinical Process, Ethics, and Integration
Module 6:
Trauma-Focused Care in PAT
  • Trauma-Focused Care
Module 7:
The Medicine Session
  • Preparing the Setting
  • Trauma Informed Care and Holding Space
  • Mock Psychedelic Ketamine Session
  • The Role of Music in PaT
Module 8:
PAT Approaches
  • How to Conduct a Psycholytic Therapy Session
  • Mock Psycholytic Ketamine Session
  • Group vs Individual Facilitation
Module 9:
Integration
  • The Client & Therapist Journey
  • The Role of Integration in Psychedelic Therapy
  • Embodied Inquiry
  • ACT & Phenomenology
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and PaT
  • IFS Parts Mapping Exercise
  • Cartography of the Psyche (Coming Soon)
  • EMDR & PaT
  • Psychedelic Integration Through the Medicine Wheel and Holistic Healing Frameworks
  • Transpersonal Psychology in PaT
Module 10:
Expanded Applications of Psychedelics and Integrative Modalities
  • Palliative Care in PaT
  • Modern Medicine Meets Ancient Medicine
  • Substance Use Disorder & Motivational Interviewing in PAT
  • Psychedelics & Chronic Pain
  • Cannabis Assisted Therapy
  • Psychometric Assessment Tools
  • Psychedelics: ADHD & OCD
  • Measuring Outcomes in PAT: Wellness Studies
  • Tribute to Thomas Hartle
  • Client Testimonials

Why People Choose Applied Clinical Practice in Psychedelic Therapy

★★★★★

“A great adult learning experience. No pressure or fuss. ATMA takes you on a journey...”

John L.

MD

★★★★★

“The Intro to Psychedelics course has provided some foundational learning and resources...”

Cassandra K. A.

RSW

★★★★★

“Thank you for this course! I love the format, such a great adult learning format.”

Kelly A.

RPsych

★★★★★

“I would definitely suggest this course to anyone interested in psychedelic therapy.”

Shahrzad N.

MD

★★★★★

“Thoroughly enjoyed it! Very informative and eye-opening experience.”

Elyse K.

RSW

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer financial aid for eligible applicants. If cost is a barrier, you can contact training@atmacena.com. Our goal is to make this training accessible to qualified professionals across diverse backgrounds.

Requirements depend on both your province and your professional college. Because ATMA CENA works with practitioners from many different backgrounds—psychologists, social workers, clinical counsellors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and others—the specific rules will vary.

  • Alberta: Psychologists and social workers are required by their colleges to have at least five years of registered practice before offering innovative therapies. All clinicians providing this service in Alberta are required to have training in addition to other requirements.
  • Ontario: There is currently no formal five-year rule, but practitioners must stay within their professional scope and have proper training and supervision.
  • Other Provinces: Standards are evolving and differ by profession and regulatory body.

Important: Completing ATMA CENA’s training programs does not automatically grant permission to practice. Your ability to offer this work will always depend on your professional license, your college’s requirements, and provincial regulations. In every case, the clinic’s medical director is ultimately responsible for ensuring providers are appropriately qualified to deliver these therapies.

If you’re unsure what applies to you, contact us. We’ll support you in exploring the best path forward for your professional background and goals.