Hakomi Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy

Australia Cohort, Jan – Apr 2025

Early registration ends December 15th.

Learn more below and submit your application.

Enhance your therapeutic skills for working with expanded states of consciousness in the emerging field of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The Hakomi method has pioneered the use of mindfulness and somatics in-depth psychotherapy for four decades. This training offers a transformative learning journey where the profound wisdom of the Hakomi method converges with the expanding field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. 

This training is designed for licensed practitioners to facilitate in-depth somatic processes, non-verbal states, imagery, and ethically safe touch work in integrative relational therapy. CPD credits will be offered through PESI AU.

Please view our main program page for a full outline of the curriculum and learning outcomes.

Program Details

Training Schedule
Application & Cost
Eligibility
Learning Outcomes

January - April 2025

  • 6 live online learning sessions via Zoom
  • 5-day in-person intensive
  • 4 recorded expert webinars
  • 2 peer group practice sessions


Live Online Modules (via Zoom), 3-6pm AEDT:
Jan 21 | Feb 4 | Feb 18 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Apr 1

In-Person Intensive (Sydney, AU):
February 7-11, 2025

Daily Schedule (AEDT)

  • 9:30 - 11:30am: Learning Activities
  • 11:30 - 11:45am: Break
  • 11:45 am - 12:45pm: Learning Activities
  • 1 - 2:30pm: Lunch
  • 2:30 - 3:45pm: Learning Activities
  • 3:45 - 4pm: Break
  • 4 - 5:30pm: Learning Activities


Peer Group Practice Sessions (via Zoom)
There will be two peer practice sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. The dates for these sessions will be announced soon.

Live Expert Webinar recordings will be available through the online learning platform.

  • Kylea Taylor on Ethics
  • Annie Mithoefer on MDMA and Hakomi
  • Rachel Yehuda on Neuroscience, and Psychedelics
  • Rick Doblin on MAPS Research Updates

Applications for the 2025 program are accepted through an online form. The program offers rolling admissions, meaning that applications will be reviewed as they are received until the program is filled. The deadline for early applications is December 15, 2024 and the deadline for final applications is January 3, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Please note that all fees are paid in US Dollars and are not subject to fluctuating exchange rates.

Application Fee
$100 USD (approximately $150 AUD)

Early Registration
$2,250 USD (approximately $3,338) if enrolled by December 15, 2024.

Final Application Date
January 3, 2025

Final Registration and Payment: 
$2,750 USD (approximately $4,080 AUD) if enrolled by January 14, 2025.

Important Details

Tuition cost does not include any travel related expenses. Given the nature of our program, Embodywise does not offer reimbursement for travel expenses in the event of a cancellation for various situations, including but not limited to illness-related conditions, travel delays, or other extenuating circumstances. 

Within 7 days after you are notified of your acceptance of your application, a $500 non-refundable deposit paid in USD is due to hold your space in the training. The final tuition balance is due by January 14, 2025 unless a payment plan has been arranged. 

All participants will need to sign a contract agreeing to the financial conditions of this training. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Wire Transfer is a payment option (customer is responsible for wire transfer fees).

Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Medical Practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, and Mental Health Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Nurses that have a legal scope of practice to be able to practice psychedelic assisted psychotherapy in Australia.

Please view our main program page for a full outline of Learning Outcomes.

FAQs

Applicants will be asked to submit the following as part of the application process:

  • Education and licensure, Licensing board(s) and license/registration number. Any scope of practice that is relevant.
  • Brief description of experience working with trauma and/or PTSD
  • Interest and inspiration for working with Hakomi Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
  • Somatic or Mindfulness practice experience
  • Brief description of strengths and growth edges as related to this program
  • Scholarship statement for eligible/interested applicants

We believe that psychedelic therapy can be an important support in healing individuals and communities towards a just and equitable future. We are committed to making our training available to underrepresented groups such as People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, military service members, veterans, first responders, persons with disabilities, those experiencing economic marginalization.

We will have a limited number of slots to support historically underrepresented groups and recognize the need to support these groups to facilitate our vision for an inclusive and equitable access to these trainings. If you meet these criteria and would like to apply for a scholarship, please complete both the application form and the scholarship application.

Scholarship amounts are based on the regular registration price, not the early registration price.

  • Cancellations received by email before the early registration date will receive a full refund, minus the non-refundable deposit and a $30 administrative fee.
  • Cancellations received by email after the early registration date but before the final registration date will receive a 50% refund of the tuition, minus the non-refundable deposit and a $30 administrative fee.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the final registration date or for non-attendance. 

Should minimum attendance requirements not be met, this event may be canceled, and a full tuition refund will be issued. 

We understand that unforeseen circumstances such as illness may arise, however please note that due to the nature of our services and the commitments involved, we have a no-refund policy in place for various situations, including but not limited to illness-related conditions, travel delays, or other extenuating circumstances.

We know that people are understandably concerned about COVID-19. We follow CDC guidelines and ask that people with cold or flu symptoms refrain from attending this workshop. Please ask people's preferences before hugging or shaking hands. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. 

Please consider bringing the following items with you, and anything else that makes you more comfortable or enhances your learning.

  • Meditation cushion, backjack, pillow, or yoga mat for sitting
  • Blanket or shawl
  • Notebook and a variety of markers and colored pens for simple drawing and writing impressions
  • Comfortable cloths to move in and layers for meditative times (dress warmly if you get cold easily)
  • 2 or 3 palm sized stones for one of our explorations
  • Print and bring a copy of the handouts for taking notes on each page (handouts will be provided closer to the program date)
  • Water and/or water bottle with closed top

Learn about harm reduction with Psychedelic assisted therapy work. Here some recommend resources by organizations such as:

  • Fireside Project, which offers psychedelic peer support
  • Zendo Project, focused on psychedelic harm reduction
  • MAPS, a leader in psychedelic research and education
  • DanceSafe, a harm reduction organization that offers education and drug testing

HPAP Faculty

Susan San Tara, Certified Hakomi Therapist and Trainer

Susan San Tara, MA, LMFT

Certified Hakomi Therapist and Trainer

Manuela Mischke-Reeds, ISITTA Founder and Trainer

Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT

Hakomi Trainer, Co-founder Hakomi California

Keren Tzarfaty, Ph.D., M.F.T.

Hakomi Trainer, Co-founder Hakomi Israel, Lykos Researcher & Educator

Ido Siemion, Ph.D

Hakomi Trainer, Co-founder Hakomi Israel, Lykos Researcher & Educator

Live Webinar Recordings

Rachel Yehuda, PhD

Neuroscience & Psychedelics

Rick Doblin, Certified Hakomi Therapist

Rick Doblin, PhD

MAPS Research Updates

Begin your application today.

Program Deadlines

Early Registration: December 15, 2024
Final Application: January 3, 2025
Program Starts: January 21, 2025