At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:
1. Describe how trauma impacts self-perception, emotional regulation, and sensory experience, and how psychedelic-assisted therapy may help restore a sense of vitality, awareness, and self-compassion.
2. Summarize key findings from MAPS-sponsored MDMA-assisted therapy studies for chronic PTSD, including improvements in alexithymia, self-regulation, and interpersonal understanding.
3. Explain the importance of preparation, intention-setting, attunement, and integration in maximizing the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic experiences, and the therapist’s role in supporting an inner-directed healing process.