Professional training for excellence in psychedelic therapy
A two year, comprehensive training with in person learning for the next generation of skilled, ethical, and responsible psychedelic therapists.
Programme Overview
Start Date
April 1, 2026
Programme Length
24 Months
Format
Hybrid
The ADEPT program spans two years and is delivered in a hybrid format, combining the flexibility of online lectures and tutor groups with the deep learning made possible through immersive in-person meetings. ADEPT contains ten 4-week online modules, five in-person meetings, and three multi-day experientials.
Module Overview
Orientation, core competencies and key concepts
Historical and critical perspectives on psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy
Neurobiology and psychopharmacology of psychedelics
Clinical evidence: risks, processes, outcomes
Models, modalities, and paradigms of (psycho)therapy in PAT
The arc of psychedelic-assisted therapy: preparation
Understanding and working with non-ordinary states of consciousness
The arc of psychedelic-assisted therapy: session
The arc of psychedelic-assisted therapy: integration
The science and art of group therapy with psychedelics
Gain full competency in psychedelic-assisted therapy
evidence-based modules
Experiential practicums
Workshops in self-experience and facilitation (3-5 days)
in-person training days
Learning Goals
Master Core Therapeutic Practices
Develop a deep understanding of core practices in psycholytic, psychedelic-assisted therapies and MDMA-assisted therapy, contextualized within historical, cultural, and ethical frameworks.
Enhance Client-Centered Guidance
Develop expertise in guiding clients through pre-session preparation, session support, and post-experience integration, using a client-centered approach and an integrative therapeutic process.
Understand Pharmacology and Neurobiology
Gain in-depth knowledge of the pharmacological and neurobiological actions of classical and atypical psychedelics, including mechanisms of action and potential side effects.
Ensure Patient Safety
Cultivate skills to perform comprehensive health screenings, identify contraindications, and develop risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the highest safety standards for clients throughout their therapeutic journeys.
Integrate Indigenous Wisdom
Understand traditional and indigenous practices with psychedelics, and integrate these insights into a culturally attuned therapeutic framework that respects diversity and inclusivity.
Navigate Ethical Complexities
Learn how to navigate complex ethical issues in PAT, such as informed consent, therapeutic touch, and others, to maintain integrity and client-centered care.
Cultivate Mindful Presence
Cultivate the ability to be fully present, utilizing mindfulness, somatic practices, and self-reflection to maintain a centered and empathic therapeutic approach.
Gain practical experience
Gain hands-on experience in PAT sessions using both non-substance and substance-based modalities, under the supervision of highly experienced facilitators.
Engage with Research
Engage in critical analysis of the latest research findings on psychedelic-assisted therapy to differentiate between realistic outcomes and limitations.
Formats
Monthly Q&A
Monthly two-hour curated live Q&A sessions with core and guest faculty.
Weekly classes
Weekly 2-hour lectures, followed by 2-hour live work groups guided by qualified tutors.
In-person meetings
5 full-day in-person meetings at a central location in the Netherlands. Virtual participation is not available for these sessions. Attendance is mandatory.
Three experiential workshops
One 3-day and two 5-day experientials. Participants take patient & therapist roles in a learning therapy context, using legal psilocybin-containing truffles.
10 online modules
On demand lectures, specially designed for the ADEPT curriculum on select relevant topics (see Modules tab), covering Theory, Practice, Ethics & Integration
Supplementary materials
Curated articles, book chapters, and videos.
Applications are considered as they come in. Limited spots in cohort.
Applications are considered as they come in. Limited spots in cohort.
Contact Us
You can reach the ADEPT team via email.
adept@open-foundation.org
