upcoming training and courses
Analytic Explorations in Psychedelic Therapy, Summer 2022 | Online
This 12-week course will focus on the application of psychoanalytic concepts and theory to psychedelic therapy.
May 19, 2022 – Aug 4, 2022
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM EDT
Dr. Jeffrey Guss, Dr. Lawrence Fischman
Integration Essentials, Summer 2022 | Online
A 12-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers.
May 25, 2022 – Aug 24, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
David Gumpel, MA
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
Dr. Casey Paleos, Xiaojue Hu, MD, Haya Al-Hejailan, MSc
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 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
on-demand training and courses
Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology | On-Demand
An on-demand program that teaches a theoretically grounded methodology for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Anytime
Dr. Casey Paleos, Dr. Jeffrey Guss, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Dr. Ingmar Gorman
Introduction to Ketamine for Mental Health | On-Demand
An on-demand course that introduces research and clinical applications for Ketamine.
Anytime
Dr. Casey Paleos
Psychedelic Integration Certificate Program Open House
An Open House exploring Fluence’s Psychedelic Integration Therapy Certificate Program.
Anytime
Dr. Alexander Camargo, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Andrew Rose
Access and Inclusion in Psychedelic Treatment | Webinar Series
This 10-session webinar series explores the present challenges and future opportunities for addressing social injustice in the field of psychedelic medicine, focusing on the role of the clinician’s voice in context of the larger healthcare system.
Anytime
Kelly Sykes, PhD, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Dr. Alexander Camargo
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate Program Open House
An Open House exploring Fluence’s Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate Program.
Anytime
Donna Sorgen, LMHC, LPC, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson
Intoxication and Dissociation in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy | Online
This talk examines and questions the presumption that intoxication and dissociation are likely to be detrimental to mental health, and are unlikely to be part of a safe and enduring process of growth and positive change.
Anytime
Dr. Jeffrey Guss
American Trip Webinar | Online (Free)
Based on Ido Hartogsohn’s groundbreaking new book American Trip: Set, Setting and the Psychedelic Experience in the 20th Century (MIT Press, 2020), this webinar adds new depth to our understanding of the core psychedelic concept of set and setting by bringing it into historical and cultural context.
Anytime
Ido Hartogsohn
Growing Opportunities for Psychedelic Science and Psychotherapy Training
Fluence and the SRF announce a special collaboration designed to enhance opportunities for recipients of both SRF grants and Fluence Diversity Fund scholarships.
Anytime
Introduction to Psychedelics Pharmacology Webinar
This webinar introduces basic pharmacology concepts related to psilocybin, DMT (from ayahuasca), and MDMA.
Anytime
Dr. Kelan Thomas
Psilocybin Therapy and Mental Health Care in Oregon: What is Happening and Where do we Need to Go From Here?
What is the next step now that legislation has passed on psilocybin in Oregon? Join Fluence and Portland Psychotherapy as they explore the considerations and implications of mushrooms outside of a clinical context.
Anytime
Aja Molinar, MA, Dr. Alan Davis, Dr. Ingmar Gorman, Kelly Sykes, PhD
future events in planning
The events listed here are in the planning stages. They are not yet confirmed, and no tickets are available yet. Please check back later or follow us on social media for updates:
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
1:00PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Dr. Shari Taylor
Integration Essentials, Fall 2022 | Online
A 12-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers.
Oct 5, 2022 – Dec 21, 2022
10:30AM – 12:00Noon EDT
Joseph McCowan, PsyD
past training events
Psychedelic Integration: A Retreat for Clinicians | Phoenicia, NY
This 3-day retreat is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who want to learn more about current psychedelic research and clinical practice, including how to work with patients who have a history of psychedelic use or have expressed an interest in using psychedelics.
Psychedelic Integration in Psychotherapy: Introducing A Paradigm Shift
In this talk, we present a way of shifting the paradigm in psychotherapy to include psychedelic experiences as potentially valuable in the quest for healing.
The Future of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy | Online
After decades of stalled progress, a new wave of clinical research involving psychedelic compounds shows promising results for treating depression, addiction, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 | Online
Your patients are curious and so are you: What is all this about psychedelics being used for treatment of addiction and trauma?
Power and Knowledge in Discourse on Psychedelic Mushrooms | Online
Fluence is offering free, live streamed presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Guss of the central ideas in Andy Letcher’s 2007 generative and rich paper “Mad Thoughts on Mushrooms: Discourse and Power in the Study of Psychedelic Consciousness”*.
Reading and Study Group | Online
A 12-week reading and study group for therapists and healthcare providers interested in psychedelic literature. Starting April 20, 2020
Psychedelic Integration Clinical Consultation Group | Online
A 12-week clinical consultation group for therapists and healthcare providers practicing psychedelic integration.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 | Online
This 2-day training offered by psychologists Ingmar Gorman and Elizabeth Nielson is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who want to learn more about current psychedelic research and clinical practice, including how to work with patients who have a history of psychedelic use or have expressed an interest in using psychedelics.
Mindfulness Practices for Psychedelic Integration: A Workshop for Clinicians | Online
This interactive, experiential workshop provides an overview of psychedelic integration in psychotherapy and research on meditation and psychedelics.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 for Clinicians | Online
This 2-day training offered by psychologists Ingmar Gorman and Elizabeth Nielson is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who want to learn more about current psychedelic research and clinical practice, including how to work with patients who have a history of psychedelic use or have expressed an interest in using psychedelics.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as a Contemplative Practice for Healing | Online
This presentation will explore the potential value of psychedelic-assisted therapy providers having a personal contemplative practice as they work with patients undergoing these profound experiences.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 for Clinicians | Online
This 2-day training offered by psychologists Ingmar Gorman and Elizabeth Nielson is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who want to learn more about current psychedelic research and clinical practice, including how to work with patients who have a history of psychedelic use or have expressed an interest in using psychedelics.
Understanding Ketamine | Online
Participants in this course will learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from their experiences into follow up psychotherapy.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 for Clinicians | Online (for Europe)
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Psychological Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy | Online
A 12-week reading and study group for therapists and healthcare providers. 3 sections starting in September 2020
Psychedelic Integration Clinical Consultation Group | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and confidential place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 for Clinicians | Online
This 2-day training offered by psychologists Ingmar Gorman and Elizabeth Nielson is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who want to learn more about current psychedelic research and clinical practice, including how to work with patients who have a history of psychedelic use or have expressed an interest in using psychedelics.
Psychedelics 101 & 102 for Clinicians | Online
Your patients are curious and so are you: What is all this about psychedelics being used for treatment of addiction and trauma?
Psychedelic Integration: Experiential Training Retreat for Clinicians | Phoenicia, NY
This 5-day experiential retreat is designed for therapists who practice psychedelic integration or psychedelic-assisted therapy, or are training to do so.
Psychedelia Film Viewing and Q&A Panel
PSYCHEDELIA is an hour-long documentary film about psychedelic drugs and their ability to induce mystical and religious experiences.
Psychological Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy | Online
A Reading & Study Group teaching focusing on various psychological concepts central to psychedelic therapy.
Psychedelic Integration Clinical Consultation Group, Winter 2021 Section 1 | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and confidential place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Integration Essentials | Online
A 14-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers
Understanding Ketamine | Online
Participants in this class will learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from their experiences into psychotherapy.
Psychedelics and Psychoanalysis | Online
This Reading & Study Group uses contemporary and historical sources to teach the numerous ways psychoanalysis and psychedelics have been, and are, involved with one another.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise | Online
This is Fluence’s foundational course and is designed for those who want to learn more about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Psychedelic Integration Clinical Consultation Group, Spring 2021 | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and confidential place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Psychedelics Psychopharmacology | Online
An in-depth look at the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience of psychedelics.
Psychedelics and Psychoanalysis | Online
This Reading & Study Group uses contemporary and historical sources to teach the numerous ways psychoanalysis and psychedelics have been, and are, involved with one another.
Integration Essentials, Spring 2021 | Online
This 14-week course is a diverse and challenging set of readings aimed toward deepening each student’s understanding of psychedelic therapy.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise | Phoenicia, NY with Livestream Option
This retreat is designed for those who want to learn more about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Understanding Ketamine Spring | Online
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Integrating Psychedelics with Evidence-Based Therapy | Online
This 12-week course is a diverse and challenging set of readings aimed toward deepening each student’s understanding of psychedelic processes and their application in psychedelic integration therapy.
A Day Trip with Mendel Kaelen
This workshop is geared towards those working with music professionally and is designed as a deep dive into the role and application of music in psychedelic therapy.
Illuminating Self | Summer, 2021
This course is designed for clinicians and healthcare providers who are interested in deepening their ability to understand and serve clients/patients during their psychedelic preparation and integration.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Summer 2021 | Online
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Integrating Psychedelics with Evidence-Based Therapy, Fall 2021 | Online
This 12-week course is a diverse and challenging set of readings aimed toward deepening each student’s understanding of psychedelic processes and their application in psychedelic integration therapy.
Integration Essentials, Fall 2021 | Online
A 14-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers
Integration Essentials, Fall 2021 Section 2 | Online
A 14-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers
Understanding Ketamine Fall | Online
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Fluence x Osmind Psychedelic Integration Study | September 15th Webinar
Recruiting Psychedelic Integration Therapists in the USA. The primary aim of this prospective observational study is to obtain basic information about therapists who provide psychedelic integration, to better understand clients who seek psychedelic integration from these therapists, and whether such patients report improvements in wellbeing and decreases in stigma associated with seeking care.
Psychedelic Integration Clinical Consultation Group, Fall 2021 | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and confidential place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Psychological Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy, Fall 2021 | Online
A Reading & Study Group teaching focusing on various psychological concepts central to psychedelic therapy.
Psychedelics and Psychoanalysis, Fall 2021 | Online
This Reading & Study Group uses contemporary and historical sources to teach the numerous ways psychoanalysis and psychedelics have been, and are, involved with one another.
Fluence x Osmind Psychedelic Integration Study | September 23rd Webinar
Recruiting Psychedelic Integration Therapists in the USA. The primary aim of this prospective observational study is to obtain basic information about therapists who provide psychedelic integration, to better understand clients who seek psychedelic integration from these therapists, and whether such patients report improvements in wellbeing and decreases in stigma associated with seeking care.
Psychoanalytic Psychedelic Clinical Consultation Group, Fall 2021, Section 2 | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and confidential place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Fall 2021 | Online
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Psychedelics Psychopharmacology, Fall 2021 | Online
An in-depth look at the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience of psychedelics.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Psychedelic Therapists | Fall 2021
The classic MBSR course, specially tailored for psychedelic therapists.
Psychedelic Integration Certificate Program Open House | October 2021
An Open House exploring Fluence’s Psychedelic Integration Therapy Certificate Program.
Psychedelic Integration: Experiential Training Retreat for Clinicians | Phoenicia, NY
A contemplative practice retreat for clinicians to experience the therapeutic use and integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
KAP Certificate Program Open House, Section 1 | November 2021
An Open House exploring Fluence’s Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate Program.
KAP Certificate Program Open House, Section 2 | November 2021
An Open House exploring Fluence’s Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate Program.
Understanding Ketamine Winter | Online
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Psychedelic Integration Clinical Consultation Group, Winter 2022 | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and confidential place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Integration Essentials, Winter 2022, Section 1 | Online
A 14-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers
KAP Theory and Methodology | Winter 2022
A 12-week hybrid course with self-paced materials and weekly live-online meetings that teaches a theoretically grounded methodology for KAP.
Integration Essentials, Winter 2022, Section 2 | Online
A 14-week Reading and Study Group for therapists and healthcare providers
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Winter 2022 | Online
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Psychedelics and Psychoanalysis, Winter 2022 | Online
This Reading & Study Group uses contemporary and historical sources to teach the numerous ways psychoanalysis and psychedelics have been, and are, involved with one another.
Analytic Explorations in Psychedelic Therapy, Winter 2022 | Online
A 12-week course will focus on the application of psychoanalytic concepts and theory to psychedelic therapy.
Fluence Open House | Portland, OR
An In-Person / Livestream Open House exploring Fluence’s Continuing Education Programs for Clinicians.
Psychedelic Psychopharmacology, Spring 2022 | Online
An in-depth look at the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience of psychedelics.
Understanding Ketamine Spring 2022 | Online
Learn principles for screening and preparing patients for ketamine treatment, and integrating the insights generated from these experiences.
Psychoanalytic Psychedelic Clinical Consultation Group, Spring 2022 | Online
The goal of this group is to provide a safe, informative and supportive place for therapists and other practitioners to discuss their clinical work in psychedelic integration.
Psychotherapeutic Touch Workshop | Online
A workshop in Psychotherapeutic Touch for Integrative Psychedelic Professionals
KAP Focused Clinical Consultation Group, Spring 2022 | Online
Group provides a safe, informative, and supportive place for therapists to discuss their clinical work with Ketamine.
Poetry Makes a Difference: A complimentary 90 minute Poetry Therapy for Psychedelic Integration Class
Poetry Makes a Difference: A complimentary 90 minute Poetry Therapy for Psychedelic Integration Class
Psychedelic Integration: Experiential Training Retreat for Clinicians | Phoenicia, NY 2022
A contemplative practice retreat for clinician to experience the therapeutic use and integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Psychological Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy, 2022 | Online
A Reading & Study Group focusing on various psychological concepts central to psychedelic therapy.
KAP Theory and Methodology | Spring 2022
A 12-week hybrid course with self-paced materials and weekly live-online meetings that teaches a theoretically grounded methodology for KAP.
Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Spring 2022 | Online
Fluence’s foundational course is designed for those who want to learn about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration clinical practice.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Psychedelic Therapists | Spring 2022
The classic MBSR course, specially tailored for psychedelic therapists.