A Professional Training for Aspiring Psychedelic Therapists
The Augmented Psychotherapy Training (APT) is a two-year program that provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to practice psychedelic-augmented psychotherapy and psychedelic integration therapy in a legal, safe, and evidence-based framework.
In psychedelic-augmented psychotherapy, altered states of consciousness are purposefully induced to promote and augment psychotherapeutic processes. This includes pharmacological (psilocybin, ketamine etc.) and non-pharmacological induction methods (breathwork etc.).
Psychedelic integration therapy helps patients/clients draw therapeutic benefits from psychedelic experiences that have taken place (or will take place) outside of the therapy setting. A related goal of integration therapy is to prevent or mitigate psychedelic-induced harm.
The APT program follows a blended learning model: Over the course of the two training years, four intensive on-site trainings take place in Berlin, Germany. Furthermore, weekly online training sessions in a variety of formats are held over the entire duration of the program. Learn more about the training contents.
Who is this Training for?
The APT program is a professional training for medical doctors, psychotherapists, and complementary mental health professionals. Learn more about the admission criteria.
Who Develops and Conducts the Training?
The APT program was designed by the MIND Foundation together with distinguished experts from the field of psychedelic research and therapy. The training is being continuously developed and improved. The faculty includes the core teams of the MIND Foundation and the OVID Clinic as well as other experienced clinicians and renowned researchers at European and international institutions. Learn more about the APT Faculty and the program’s Clinical & Scientific Advisory Board.
What Certificates are Awarded?
After the first training year, a Certificate in Psychedelic Integration Therapy/Coaching is awarded. After the second program year, participants obtain a Certificate in Psychedelic-Augmented Psychotherapy. Depending on your prior qualification, you will be certified as a therapist or as a co-therapist. Learn more about the certification requirements.
When Does the Next Course Start?
The next English-language APT course will start on November 14, 2022.
The next German-language APT course will start on March 8, 2023. Learn more about the German-language course.
We are continuously screening applications and admitting applicants for both courses. There is a limited number of spots in each course. The spots are being filled continuously. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Do you have questions?
Write us an email to [email protected]. Please make sure to read through the admission criteria and FAQs first.
