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Price of this course

1,000 CAD +TAX

In-Person Coaching Intensive

In-Person Coaching Intensive

A hands-on, immersive weekend experience designed to integrate the theory of psychedelic-assisted therapy with practical, personal, and professional development. This training is the final step in the Advanced Certification Program, bringing together community, coaching, and applied skill-building in a dynamic group setting.

Course table of content

  • Opening Circle & Welcome
  • The Therapist & The Team: Support, Accountability, and Repair
  • Personal Preparation & Integration for Facilitators
  • Exploration of Somatic Tools for PaT Sessions and Integration
  • The Challenges: Navigating Difficult Sessions
  • Breathwork Session (Facilitator & Participant Roles)
  • Evening Integration: Yoga Nidra 
  • What to Expect in Psychedelic Sessions: Real-World Practice
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork in PaT
  • Closing Circle and Reflection

This intensive spans 3 full days in person. Participants must be present for the duration of the training on order to receive their certificate of completion. Sessions include experiential learning, small group discussions, guided practices, and live coaching. Come prepared for a meaningful weekend that blends self-reflection, hands-on skill building, and therapeutic presence.

This training is open to students who have completed the online Advanced Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training Program (or equivalent) and received their certificate of completion.

To get the most from your experience, please bring:

  • Yoga mat, cushion/pillow, throw blanket
  • Water bottle and travel mug
  • Notebook, pen, and any devices for note-taking
  • Personal snacks (light refreshments provided)


If travel limits your ability to bring these, let us know —we’ve got you covered.

  • Spots are limited: Groups are small and intimate. You’ll receive a registration form two weeks before your preferred date.
  • This is not a clinical trial, and no psychedelic medicine will be administered during the intensive

(4.7) Based on 125 reviews

In-Person Coaching Intensive

A hands-on, immersive weekend experience designed to integrate the theory of psychedelic-assisted therapy with practical, personal, and professional development. This training is the final step in the Advanced Certification Program, bringing together community, coaching, and applied skill-building in a dynamic group setting.

Price of this course

1,000 CAD +TAX

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Clinical Foundations

This specialized curriculum provides an opportunity to develop a strong base of essential skills needed to safely support patients in and through a carefully crafted protocol utilizing ketamine and therapeutic support in an interdisciplinary team care model.

Course Table of Content

  • Opening Circle & Welcome
  • The Therapist & The Team: Support, Accountability, and Repair
  • Personal Preparation & Integration for Facilitators
  • Exploration of Somatic Tools for PaT Sessions and Integration
  • The Challenges: Navigating Difficult Sessions
  • Breathwork Session (Facilitator & Participant Roles)
  • Evening Integration: Yoga Nidra 
  • What to Expect in Psychedelic Sessions: Real-World Practice
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork in PaT
  • Closing Circle and Reflection

This intensive spans 3 full days in person. Participants must be present for the duration of the training on order to receive their certificate of completion. Sessions include experiential learning, small group discussions, guided practices, and live coaching. Come prepared for a meaningful weekend that blends self-reflection, hands-on skill building, and therapeutic presence.

This training is open to students who have completed the online Advanced Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training Program (or equivalent) and received their certificate of completion.

To get the most from your experience, please bring:

  • Yoga mat, cushion/pillow, throw blanket
  • Water bottle and travel mug
  • Notebook, pen, and any devices for note-taking
  • Personal snacks (light refreshments provided)


If travel limits your ability to bring these, let us know —we’ve got you covered.

  • Spots are limited: Groups are small and intimate. You’ll receive a registration form two weeks before your preferred date.
  • This is not a clinical trial, and no psychedelic medicine will be administered during the intensive

Meet Your Instructors

Why People Choose
In-Person Coaching Intensive

★★★★★

“This was hands down the most useful part of the whole program. The group work made it all click for me. We got to practice real scenarios, not just talk about them. The instructors were fantastic and generous with their feedback. I left feeling excited to do this work.”

Jordan M.

MSW

★★★★★

“I got more out of those three days than I did in most of my clinical trainings, no joke. We talked through real challenges, practiced with each other, and got super helpful coaching. I feel way more confident now, not just about the techniques but how to actually apply them with clients”

Luis A.

CCC

★★★★★

“The breathwork session surprised me with how deep it went, and the conversations around ethics were super real and grounded. This was 100% the most valuable part of the whole training for me.”

Milla K.

RP

★★★★★

“This felt way less like a course and more like a real conversation about how to be a better practitioner. There was no fluff. We tackled ethics, scope, and all the awkward situations that could come up in session. Plus, the group was awesome!”

Raf T.

NP

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is this course for?

ATMA CENA’s PAT training programs are designed for professionals working in mental health, medicine, or wellness. Depending on your background, you may enroll in the Essentials, Clinical, or Prescriber Pathway to gain skills appropriate to your role. Our programs are especially suited for therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and wellness professionals seeking to support or deliver psychedelic-assisted care.

All core course content is available online, including video lectures, readings, and live Q&A sessions. While in-person training is an optional add-on for each pathway, it is highly recommended. Many students report that the in-person intensives are among the most impactful parts of their learning. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to build confidence, integrate course concepts, and connect with fellow practitioners in a supportive environment.

Yes. You can register for a standalone course such as the Introduction to PAT, Advanced PAT Certification, or Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT) Clinical Foundations. However, some courses have prerequisites:

If you’re looking for a comprehensive, cost-effective path, our Essentials, Clinical, and Prescriber pathways bundle courses in the correct sequence and offer access to optional in-person intensives.

You can receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment. After that, enrollments are non-refundable. However, you may transfer to a future cohort or to another eligible participant. In exceptional cases, partial refunds may be considered. For refund or transfer requests, contact: training@atmacena.com

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.

We offer three training pathways to suit different professional roles:

  • Essentials Pathway – For mental health and wellness professionals seeking a foundational understanding of PAT to better support clients or integrate the principles into their own practice.
  • Clinical Pathway – For clinicians preparing to work in licensed PAT settings or under the ATMA CENA CoCare model. Includes clinical best practices, and optional experiential intensives.
  • Prescriber Pathway – For physicians, nurse practitioners, and prescribers aiming to assess client suitability, prescribe ketamine, or collaborate with therapists in clinical PAT settings.

Visit our Course Overview page to compare them side by side. Or contact training@atmacena.com to speak to an advisor to find the right fit for you.

No prior experience with psychedelics is required. The Essentials Pathway is open to anyone interested in learning about psychedelic-assisted therapy, including wellness professionals and those on a personal or professional development journey.

For the Clinical and Prescriber Pathways, a background in mental health or healthcare is expected, as these tracks build on foundational clinical knowledge.

Natalie Bergstrom’s work with ATMA includes working closely with a team in developing and facilitating course offerings with a view to equip students through both didactic and experiential opportunities to become effective psychedelic-assisted therapy facilitators.  She also oversaw the Palliative Care Program at ATMA that worked with over 20 people to receive Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for end of life distress through Section 56 Exemptions and SAPs starting in 2020.
Natalie’s passion for education and nurturing listeners and learners has been a lifelong pursuit, beginning with a private teaching practice after attaining her degree in classical music.  She enjoyed roles as an on-air radio personality, years as an on-air television journalist producing and directing a weekly magazine-style show focusing on humanitarian stories, as well as contributing to a daily live program for a national television station. In addition to these public roles, she managed multiple television station locations, designed and oversaw studio expansions, and has managed a promotional program for artists and musicians with an international humanitarian organization. Bringing these skills and experiences into the realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy, beginning in underground intentional work, intensive learning, and sitting for hundreds of personal journeys, and making the shift to working with ATMA working with Health Canada to open the doors for Canadians to access these medicines legally through training and trials continues to be a challenging and rewarding experience.

Dr. Ben Malcolm earned his bachelor’s degree (BS) in pharmacology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, prior to his Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Touro University California. He then completed post-graduate residencies in Acute Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Psychiatric Pharmacy at the University of California at San Diego Health. After residency he passed his exam to become Board Certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). He began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Pharmacy before transitioning to his current role as a Psychopharmacology Consultant, Psychedelic Educator, and Founder of https://www.spiritpharmacist.com Ben envisions a society in which access to psychedelic drugs in a variety of safe and supported settings is available for purposes of psychospiritual well-being, personal development, ceremonial sacraments, and treatment of mental illness. His focus is on the intersection between psychiatric medications and psychedelic therapies. He has given several Continuing Education presentations to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as well as published over a dozen articles in peer-reviewed literature relating to psychedelics or psychiatric medications.