Navigating the challenges of mental health referrals can be daunting, from deciding the right time to involve a specialist to ensuring ethical practices and continuous patient support.
Our interview series invites experts in the field to help you demystify the process and provides actionable insights. Here, you'll find expert advice, success stories, cautionary tales, and practical tips to help you make the most of your network. Whether you're new to referrals, a seasoned professional, or looking to refine your approach, our series will guide you every step of the way. Join us to enhance your professional skills and master the art of referrals, ensuring you always know when and how to leverage additional resources for the best patient outcomes.
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Navigating the challenges of mental health referrals can be daunting, from deciding the right time to involve a specialist to ensuring ethical practices and continuous patient support.
Our interview series invites experts in the field to help you demystify the process and provides actionable insights. Here, you'll find expert advice, success stories, cautionary tales, and practical tips to help you make the most of your network. Whether you're new to referrals, a seasoned professional, or looking to refine your approach, our series will guide you every step of the way. Join us to enhance your professional skills and master the art of referrals, ensuring you always know when and how to leverage additional resources for the best patient outcomes.
Psychedelic Assisted Treatment Referral 101 with Christopher Brown, LICSW
Art of The Referral
50 minutes 7 seconds
1 year ago
Psychedelic Assisted Treatment Referral 101 with Christopher Brown, LICSW
summaryIn this episode, Christopher Brown, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy and the different types of psychedelic treatments available. He shares his personal journey with mental health and how it led him to explore psychedelic therapy. Chris explains the three-phase psychedelic-assisted therapy model and the importance of preparation and integration sessions. He also discusses the various ways psychedelics are administered, including ketamine clinics, research trials, psychedelic churches, and retreats. Chris provides guidance for therapists and referring providers on identifying reputable providers and red flags for unethical practices. In this conversation, Christopher Brown, LICSW, discusses the use of psychedelics in therapy and the ethical considerations involved. He emphasizes the importance of proper training and supervision for therapists engaging in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Brown also highlights the potential risks and contraindications of using psychedelics, such as the activation of ego and the need for self-regulation skills. He provides resources for therapists interested in learning more about psychedelic-assisted therapy and emphasizes the need for licensed therapists in this field. The conversation also touches on recent developments in MDMA trials and the importance of ethical guidelines in ensuring client safety.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is a promising form of treatment that can help individuals with mental health issues.
The three-phase psychedelic-assisted therapy model includes preparation, experiential (dosing), and integration sessions.
Different types of psychedelics, such as ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and 5-MeO-DMT, are being used in research trials and clinical settings.
Psychedelics can be administered through ketamine clinics, research trials, psychedelic churches, and retreats.
When referring clients to psychedelic providers, it's important to ensure they follow ethical practices and offer comprehensive preparation and integration support.
Therapeutic touch is a topic to discuss during informed consent and can be an important aspect of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Therapists should stay informed about the evolving regulations and legislation surrounding psychedelic therapy.
Psychedelic therapy shows promise in creating neuroplasticity and facilitating positive outcomes in therapy. Proper training and supervision are essential for therapists engaging in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Psychedelics can activate the ego and may require self-regulation skills for a positive experience.
There are potential risks and contraindications for using psychedelics, such as psychosis, untreated PTSD, and...
Art of The Referral
Navigating the challenges of mental health referrals can be daunting, from deciding the right time to involve a specialist to ensuring ethical practices and continuous patient support.
Our interview series invites experts in the field to help you demystify the process and provides actionable insights. Here, you'll find expert advice, success stories, cautionary tales, and practical tips to help you make the most of your network. Whether you're new to referrals, a seasoned professional, or looking to refine your approach, our series will guide you every step of the way. Join us to enhance your professional skills and master the art of referrals, ensuring you always know when and how to leverage additional resources for the best patient outcomes.
