Speaker: Henry J. Lucas, LCSW, LCADC

Location: Mandala House, 633 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

Program Description:

Psychedelic Integration is the process of incorporating insights, emotions, and experiences from psychedelic journeys into one's daily life. This integration often involves working with a therapist or mental health professional to process and make sense of the material that emerged during the psychedelic experience. In this context, psychotherapy can provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their experience of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop effective coping strategies, and create positive change based on the insights gained from their psychedelic experiences. Through didactic presentation and illustrative case examples, participants will be offered a variety of perspectives on psychedelic integration. Participants can expect to walk away from this workshop with a solid conceptual understanding of how psychotherapy can aid clients in integrating insights gained via

psychedelic experiences into their lives in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn about the current research, risks, benefits, and therapeutic applications of psychedelics in mental health treatment.

2. Participants will be able to identify one integration technique that facilitates clients' processing of psychedelic experiences drawn from a number of theoretical perspectives (ex. Narrative, Somatic, Cognitive-Behavioral, etc).

3. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with clients about their psychedelic experiences, fostering an open and supportive therapeutic alliance.

4. Participants will be able to examine their own biases, beliefs, and experiences with

   psychedelics to enhance their ability to work with diverse clients effectively.

Continuing Education Credits:

This program has been Approved for 3.0 Continuing Education Hours by:

• Kentucky Board of Social Work

This program is awaiting approval for 3.0 Continuing Education Hours by the following board:

• Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (pending)