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Should Psychedelic Therapists Have Self-Experience? (Panel Discussion & Q&A)
🗣 Helena Aicher, PhD (Clinical Psychologist), Jolien Veraart, MD, PhD (Psychiatrist & PhD Candidate), Metten Somers, MD, PhD (Psychiatrist), Daan Keiman, MA (Educational Lead ADEPT), moderated by Ana Martins, MSc (Operational Manager ADEPT)
⏰ Wednesday 21 January, 6:30PM CET (5:30PM GMT, 12:30PM EST, 9:30AM PST)
📍Hybrid Event: In-Person at UVA & Online via Zoom
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