Hakomi Psychedelic Therapy Training Program
The Hakomi Psychedelic Therapy Training Program combines the principles of mindfulness and body-centered psychotherapy with psychedelic-assisted therapy techniques. This transformative program equips future therapists with the skills and tools needed to guide clients through powerful psychedelic journeys. Our psychedelic therapist training offers a deep dive into the process of healing and integration, preparing participants to achieve psychedelic therapist certification and deliver profound therapeutic results.
Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies
Our Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies offers an immersive, comprehensive training program designed for professionals seeking to expand their practice and deepen their understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapies. This psychedelic therapist training program equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and certification to incorporate psychedelic therapies into your practice. Through our carefully structured modules, you’ll gain expertise in psychedelic therapy, supporting both personal and professional growth. Our program is one of the top-rated psychedelic therapist training programs, offering a pathway to transformative healing and certified psychedelic therapy practice.
Program Philosophy & Competencies
Our psychedelic therapist training is rooted in a holistic approach, blending traditional therapeutic modalities with the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our psychedelic therapy training programs are designed to cultivate deep self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ethical responsibility, empowering you to facilitate healing with confidence. Through our psychedelic therapist training programs, you will develop core competencies in setting safe, supportive environments for transformative therapy. Upon completion, our psychedelic therapist certification equips you with the necessary skills to guide clients through powerful, therapeutic experiences with compassion and professionalism.
Hakomi Psychedelic Therapy Program Eligibility Criteria
To enroll in our Hakomi Psychedelic Therapy Program, applicants should have prior experience in psychotherapy, counseling, or a related healing profession. Our psychedelic therapist training programs are designed for professionals ready to deepen their practice with somatic and mindfulness-based methods. While formal licensure is not mandatory, completion of a foundational psychedelic-assisted therapy training or related coursework is highly recommended. This path leads toward recognized psychedelic therapist certification, preparing you for advanced psychedelic therapy training programs. We welcome applicants who embody compassion, presence, and a commitment to ethical care in this transformative field.
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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.
At the intersection of mindfulness, deep self-exploration, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, our clinical training program merges insights into The Hakomi Method with the evolving landscape of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
We envision a world where therapists are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to harness the synergies between the Hakomi method and psychedelic therapy. Our program is dedicated to empowering licensed clinicians to integrate these powerful tools into their practice responsibly and ethically. We believe in the power of this combination to facilitate healing, personal growth, and transcendence.
Join us on this exciting journey of personal and professional learning where ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science converge to create transformative healing experiences. This is in person training, brings together our community based learning through our own personal profound healing path. The Hakomi way is learning from the inside out with compassionate therapeutic guidance towards personal growth.
The Hakomi Method is a mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy approach practiced around the globe for more than 40 years. In addition, Hakomi offers more than just a therapeutic approach; it's a pathway to self-discovery and healing.
This gentle, and elegant mindfulness-based method guides individuals on a profound exploration of their inner world, allowing them to understand, heal, and grow in ways that are deeply meaningful. The Hakomi method is rooted in the belief that self-awareness and self-study in a relational context, are the cornerstone of transformation, and it offers a compassionate framework for therapists and their clients to delve into the complexities of the human experience.
The practice of Hakomi is rooted in fundamentals of mindfulness, embodied somatic presence, and loving kindness creating a safe and focused healing environment, fostering deep understanding and transformation. The method is designed to foster the inherent wisdom of each client through conscious presence and skillful present-moment facilitation. This is a unique skill practitioners need to embody to be safe and effective psychedelic practitioners.
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy is pioneering a new era in mental health, facilitating profound shifts in consciousness and the potential for unfathomable healing.
In recent years, the field of mental health has witnessed an exciting resurgence in the therapeutic use of psychedelics. Clinical research has shown remarkable potential for psychedelics in addressing a wide range of mental health issues, from PTSD to depression and beyond. As a complementary tool in therapy, these substances provide unique opportunities for profound healing and self-discovery.
The integration of psychedelics within a therapeutic context offers clinicians and clients alike a powerful catalyst for growth, as well as tools to navigate the uncharted territories of the human psyche. By helping clients to access and process deep-seated emotions, traumas, and insights they are able to connect with their inherent wisdom.
Join us as we embark on a path of healing, and embrace the new possibilities at the nexus of Hakomi and psychedelic therapy.
Designed for licensed clinicians, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends the wisdom of the Hakomi method with the life-changing potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The Hakomi method has been recognized by leading researchers such as MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), as a useful and appropriate methodology for facilitating psychedelic psychotherapy. We provide the knowledge and skills needed to guide clients through their inner journeys, fostering profound healing, growth, and self-discovery.
This unique training program combines our experienced faculty, skills-based somatic curriculum, expert guest lecturers, and transformational experiential learning to support participants to become a part of this exciting journey at the forefront of contemporary psychotherapy.
Learn the power of Hakomi's relational philosophy to create profound safety for exploring expanded states of consciousness based on ethics, legal frameworks, and therapist self-awareness. The training will teach practitioners the skills and techniques necessary to guide clients through the processes of preparing, facilitating, and integrating psychedelic as well as non-medicine expanded states, such as breathwork and meditative states.
The Unique Benefits of Hakomi & PAP
Overview
Psychedelic medicines open up multidimensional states of consciousness that are asking to be both experienced as well as understood. We will explore a variety of different psychedelic medicines used in healing work, including therapeutic applications, presentation of substances and their effects, clinical research, and the frontiers of neuroscience related to this emerging field, as well as indigenous contexts and ancient origins.
This training will present maps of consciousness that describe the differing territories accessed. These include Buddhist, Jungian, and psychodynamic maps of consciousness, as well as neurobiological research that are foundational to understanding trauma and attachment. The Buddhist Heart Sutra, as well as the myth of Inanna’s descent to soul will also inform our learning.
Hakomi’s foundational therapeutic approach and teachings from Continuum and Authentic movement will support making the theoretical teachings come alive as lived experiences. Resonating with traditional approaches and aligning with the Hakomi tradition, we will learn from the “inside out", allowing the theoretical material to be experienced and understood firsthand. Followed by practices to develop the necessary skills to guide others through this rich inner territory.
An experiential medicine session using Ketamine will be offered for all students in the U.S. training following a medical screening. Additionally, drumming, breathwork, mindfulness, and music will also be used to induce and guide expanded states. Students will experience immersive expanded sessions as well as learn to hold space (with support) for students in the expanded sessions.
Finally, community learning and support are a cornerstone of ethical and holistic healing approaches. Our safe training space offers students real opportunities to learn and grow through practice and authentic inner exploration.
Key Outcomes
- Get to know the different dimensions of consciousness that are accessed using psychedelic medicines and the psycho-spiritual theories that help us understand the psychedelic experience.
- Develop unique pragmatic experiential skills that support non-verbal and non-linear psychic processes often experienced in psychedelic sessions.
- Develop Core Competencies
- Assess and diagnose conditions that are suited to psychedelic therapy.
- Recognize indications and contraindications to provide safe and ethical care.
- Learn the neurobiology of psychedelic medicines.
- Study how to use appropriate dosages, duration of experiences, and side effects
- Develop a clear understanding of the “ethics of working with expanded states”.
- Understand “Set and Setting” and the effective use of space and music.
- Understand the multidimensional process of preparing clients/patients for experiential sessions including intention setting and expectations.
- Understand the process of integration of psychological material that emerges in experiential sessions.
- Discover somatic techniques for recognizing and working with trauma before, during, and after experiential sessions.
- Learn the history of psychedelics, both traditional as well as within Western psychotherapeutic settings.
- Discover the importance of ceremony and ritual in therapeutic settings.
United States
Licensed Clinicians including:
- Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) CEU’s available
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
- Professional Clinical Counselors (LPC)
- Clinical Psychologists (PhD and PsyD)
- Medical Doctors (MD and DO)
- Physician Assistant’s (PA)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Registered Nurses (BSN)
- Post Graduate Pre-licensed Clinicians with at least 2000 hours of supervised clinical practice (MA)
Australia
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.
HPAP Faculty
Our HPAP Faculty brings deep expertise in psychedelic-assisted therapy training, guiding students through transformative psychedelic therapist training programs toward certification with integrity, wisdom, and embodied clinical practice.
Susan San Tara, MA, LMFT
Certified Hakomi Therapist 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
Tara Shannon
Hakomi Teacher in Training, Indigenous Healer
Brad Jacobs MD
Founder of Healing States Institute
Guest Faculty & Live Webinar Sessions
Kylea Taylor, MS, LMFT
Nov 7 (US)
Annie Mithoefer, B.S.N.
Dec 12 (US)
Rachel Yehuda, PhD
Jan 9 (US)
Rick Doblin, PhD
Feb 13 (US)
Registration Timelines
US Training
(Registration Closed)
Early Registration: Jun 21, 2024
Final Application: Aug 1, 2024
Starts: Aug 22, 2024
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FAQs:
Q1. What is unique about Embodywise’s Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies (PAT) certificate?
Ans. Embodywise’s PAT certificate stands apart through its somatically-integrated, trauma-informed approach rooted in deep wisdom traditions. Our psychedelic therapist training blends clinical excellence with contemplative practice, offering a truly holistic pathway. This isn’t just education—it’s a transformational journey for those seeking to responsibly guide others through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Q2. How do I stay updated on developments in psychedelic therapy?
Ans. Staying informed is essential. We encourage ongoing learning through our newsletters, webinars, and alumni community. By engaging with Embodywise and our evolving psychedelic therapy training programs, you’ll remain at the forefront of research, policy updates, and best practices in this emerging field.
Q3. What are the career opportunities for certified psychedelic therapists?
Ans. Graduates of our psychedelic therapist certification programs can explore roles in clinical settings, retreat centers, private practice, and research institutions. As the field expands, certified professionals will be increasingly in demand to provide ethical, informed, and compassionate care in psychedelic-assisted therapy contexts.
Q4. What is included in psychedelic-assisted therapy training?
Ans. Our psychedelic-assisted therapy training includes live instruction, mentorship, experiential learning, and integration practices. It offers an immersive study in ethics, safety protocols, somatic methods, and cultural competency—essential tools for those wishing to enter or deepen their work in psychedelic therapist training programs.
Q5. What are the benefits of psychedelic therapy training programs?
Ans. Psychedelic therapy training programs empower professionals to support clients through transformative healing experiences. Beyond clinical skills, they cultivate presence, resilience, and ethical awareness—qualities vital for holding space. Embodywise’s training offers the depth and integrity needed to practice responsibly in this sacred and evolving work.