Jun 1, 2022
Fluence Newsletter – June 2022
There are so many exciting things happening at Fluence, and we’re proud to help you take the next step in your psychedelic education journey.
Professional Education in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Integration
serving the next generation of
Prescribing Clinicians
Begin your studies in psychedelic medicine with research driven, CME accredited, introductory workshops
Psychotherapists
Get the knowledge and skills you need to start practicing psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted therapy
Wellness Practitioners
Learn harm-reduction and integration practices and see your clients grow through psychedelic experiences
our story
We are researchers and psychotherapists with direct experience in psychedelic clinical trials. Our mission is to educate the broader health care community about psychedelic science and equip practitioners with relevant clinical skills. We aim to increase access to this field by offering highly interactive training delivered online and in-person.
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Our programs
Psychedelic Integration Programs
Start your orientation to the field of psychedelic integration work with this dynamic interactive workshop.
learn moreRetreat Training Programs
Build community and deepen your practice through experiential learning at a retreat program.
learn moreKetamine Programs
Incorporate ketamine into your practice with programs grounded in the principles and ethics of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
learn moreClinical Consultation & Reading and Study Groups
Meet weekly with a small group of peers and an expert trainer to discuss cases and the latest research.
learn moreCertificate Programs
Select a certificate that supports your professional practice and distinguish yourself as a leader in the field.
learn moreAdvanced Topics & Other Programs
See talks by leading researchers, experiential workshops, and additional programming here.
learn moreupcoming events
Browse upcoming programs and select your start-date below.
Understanding Ketamine Summer 2022 | Online
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Jul 9, 2022 – Jul 10, 2022
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Chantelle Thomas, PhD, Xiaojue Hu, MD
Integrating Psychedelics with Evidence-Based Therapy Reading and Study Group Fall 2022
This 12-week course is a diverse and challenging set of readings aimed toward deepening each student’s understanding of evidence based therapies and their application in psychedelic therapy.
Aug 8, 2022 – Nov 7, 2022
3:30 – 5:00 PM EDT
Dr. Alan Davis
KAP Theory and Methodology | Fall 2022
A 12-week hybrid course with self-paced materials and weekly live-online meetings that teaches a theoretically grounded methodology for KAP.
Sep 8, 2022 – Dec 1, 2022
Thursdays 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Rebecca Kronman, LCSW
Poetry, Symbols, and Story in Psychedelic Therapy | Fall 2022
Tap into the poetic. A 12-week experiential course for those interested in the use of poetry therapy in psychedelic integration with individuals and groups.
Sep 12, 2022 – Nov 28, 2022
12:00 PM -1:30 PM EDT
Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, Julia King Olivier, MD
Psychedelic Psychopharmacology, Fall 2022 | Online
An in-depth look at the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience of psychedelics.
Sep 12, 2022 – Dec 19, 2022
8:00 PM EDT – 9:30 PM EDT
Dr. Kelan Thomas
KAP Focused Clinical Consultation Group, Fall 2022 | Online
Group provides a safe, informative, and supportive place for therapists to discuss their clinical work with Ketamine.
Sep 13, 2022 – Nov 29, 2022
Tuesdays 1pm – 2:30pm EDT
Dr. Shari Taylor
Theoretical Foundations of Psychedelic Therapy, Fall 2022 | Online
A Reading & Study Group focusing on various psychological concepts central to psychedelic therapy.
Sep 20, 2022 – Dec 6, 2022
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Haya Al-Hejailan, MSc
Integration Essentials, Fall 2022 | Online
A 12-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers.
Oct 5, 2022 – Dec 21, 2022
Wednesdays 10:30am – 12:00pm EDT
Joseph McCowan, PsyD
Psychedelic Integration: Experiential Training Retreat for Clinicians | Stony Point, NY 2022
A contemplative practice retreat for clinician to experience the therapeutic use and integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Oct 25, 2022 – Oct 30, 2022
Tuesday 10/25 Evening – Sunday 10/30 at noon
Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Leah Gooch, Ed.M, 500RYT, David Gumpel, MA, Andrew Rose
Understanding Ketamine Winter 2022 | Online
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Dec 10, 2022 – Dec 11, 2022
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Dr. Casey Paleos
what we offer
Experiential Learning
- Live demonstrations
- Experiential training
- Role plays for skills building
- Case presentations & commentary
Professional Network
- Exposure to leading researchers
- Private class discussion boards
- Clinical consultation with experts
- Alumni community membership
Empowering Setting
- Individual mentoring
- Small group discussion classes
- High student to trainer ratio
- Engaging, interactive classes
Dynamic Courses
- Exclusive Fluence course materials
- Research based curriculum
- Flexible schedules & formats
- Custom programs for organizations
in partnership with
Our programs are created in partnership with and recognized by leading organizations in the field.
May 4, 2022
Fluence Newsletter – May 2022
Fluence is excited to share that have just launched two entirely on-demand courses on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy: Intro to Ketamine for Mental Health and Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy Theory and Methodology.
Apr 6, 2022
Fluence Newsletter – April 2022
What are your plans for professional psychedelic therapy training this year? We have a wide range of Spring and Summer courses now open for registration. Many of our courses are now APA CE and NYSED CE eligible for psychologists, social workers, and LMHCs.
Mar 3, 2022
Fluence Newsletter – March 2022
As March kicks off, many of our winter courses are in full-swing. There’s still time to join some of our newer courses beginning in a couple weeks, and don’t forget to apply for our experiential retreat at Menla in April.
Feb 3, 2022
Fluence Newsletter – February 2022
January was an amazing month for Fluence. New courses began, we welcomed Michael Kuntz as our COO, and we spent plenty of time planning out the rest of our year.