Why Lived Experience Matters in Psychedelic Professional Training

Meet Monnica Williams, PhD, @drmonnica.bsky.social clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.

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Choosing a counselling course is an important step in your professional journey.

The NCPS course directory allows you to filter your search to help you find training that matches your interests, location and learning preferences.

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New Intake: Psychosexual Therapy Online Certificate

Expand your practice into this essential clinical area with our Level 7, COSRT-accredited course. Ideal for practising counsellors, psychologists, and medical professionals.

Fully online | Starts June 2026
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This is it - our New Year Sale ends tonight at midnight! Don’t miss your chance to save 15% on nearly all trainings* with discount code SAVE2026 at https://bit.ly/touchstone-trainings

*All sales exclude Foundational EMDR.

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Short, affordable, and clinically meaningful.

This workshop offered a clear introduction to relational rupture and repair with a real demonstration that made the work feel usable.

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🎥 Motivational Interviewing and Prochaska & DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model of Change are essential tools for understanding and supporting clients. Recognizing the stage a client is in is crucial for effective intervention.

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🎥 Motivational Interviewing and Prochaska & DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model of Change go hand in hand. Knowing what stage a client is in makes a critical difference in guiding our interventions.

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🎓 Get started with TF-CBT training!
The free web-based course by Dr. Ben Saunders, Dr. Dan Smith & colleagues offers 11 hours of learning, CE credits, and a solid foundation in trauma-focused care. Visit TF-CBT Web to begin.
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Most psychedelic therapy trainings focus on how protocols are designed to work rather than how the process is actually experienced by participants.

No participant input, no co-creation, no lived experience faculty member.

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Comparing Human and AI Therapists in Behavioral Activation for Depression: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study Background: Large Language Models (LLMs) have rapidly advanced across numerous fields, including mental health care. A shortage of trained therapists and mental health care providers has driven informal use of LLMs for therapeutic support. However, their clinical utility remains poorly defined. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the capabilities and limitations of LLMs in single-turn therapeutic interactions compared to psychotherapists-in-training. Objective: To systematically evaluate and compare the therapeutic knowledge and single-turn response capabilities of LLMs versus psychotherapists-in-training in the context of Behavioral Activation therapy for depression, and to assess how both groups' performance changes when provided with structured therapeutic training materials. Methods: Participants (n=6 LLMs, n=8 human) completed a questionnaire on depression and Behavioral Activation (BA) with 20 multiple choice items, and 10 therapy scenarios with 3 open-ended items each that postulated empathic response, use of validation strategies, and Theory of Mind capabilities. Human participants completed the questionnaire prior and post to a 5-hour workshop and five-week period with learning material. LLMs received identical training content as context during the second test. All open-ended questions were rated on 5-point scales by two experts. Results: At baseline, LLMs demonstrated higher knowledge scores than human participants (61.0 vs. 52.0 out of 100 points) and were rated higher in empathy (U=2.0, p=.005, r=.917), validation quality (U=2.5, p=.006, r=.896), anticipation of cognition (U=0.0, p=.002, r=1.000), and anticipation of emotion (U=0.0, p=.002, r=1.000). Following BA training, LLMs maintained their performance advantage across multiple choice and open-ended items. Conclusions: The results suggest that LLMs may generate high-quality therapeutic single-turn responses that integrate clinical knowledge with empathetic communication. The findings hint at LLMs' potential as valuable tools in mental health care, though further clinical trials are needed to evaluate their performance in ongoing therapeutic relationships and clinical outcomes.

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Found a training that’s insanely discounted + super practical.
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What's the hardest word to say in the room? 🤐

Ethical practice demands that we name and address systemic issues like "power", and "privilege". We train therapists to develop the courage to speak the unspeakable.

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Is your therapy fit for the 21st century? 🤔

Pluralistic Psychotherapy isn't just a choice - it's the ethical mandate for contemporary practice, demanding a flexible approach to complexity.

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🎥 Episode 5: What’s the difference between general and psychosexual therapy?
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
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At CICS, we prepare therapists to navigate the conversation others avoid. From desire and intimacy to relationships & sexual wellbeing, our training gives you the confidence, skills, & sensitivity to hold complex topics safely & effectively
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Working with Grief and Loss: Therapist Essentials

A free online course from CICS, with video training & support materials to help therapists feel confident supporting clients through loss.

More details on our website.

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🎥 Episode 2: What’s the difference between general and psychosexual therapy?

Psychosexual therapists train in general counselling plus sexual function issues — like painful sex, desire, erection, ejaculation. That’s the core difference.

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It’s about being in it with them, helping them troubleshoot and emotionally regulate through the process. You’re a bad supervisor if you make them feel alone in that process.

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🎥 What’s the Difference Between General and Psychosexual Therapy?
Episode 1 explores how psychosexual therapy builds on general psychotherapy — with a focus on the sexual implications of life experiences like trauma, bereavement, and anxiety.
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😵‍💫 Conflicted Chris: “I scatter, pulled in all directions.”
When couples spiral, juggling EFT, Imago, Gottman & PACT can leave us stuck.
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Thinking about training in clinical supervision?

Our Diploma is led by Tracy Tuffs and Skye Kennedy-Cullen, with Myira Khan & offer a safe space for learning & growth.

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Considering a career in Marriage & Family Therapy? Start with an MS or MA in MFT, complete your practicum hours, and gear up for the licensure exam! Explore a fulfilling path to help others grow. #MFTJourney #TherapistTraining

We are thrilled to announce that MHNTI is now LIVE! Download the web/mobile app today! #therapisttraining #CEcredits #mentalhealthprofessionals #findaprovider #continuededucation #mhnti

💡 If you’ve ever felt unsure mid-session or caught off guard by avoidance (yours or theirs), you’re not alone—and this training is here to help.
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Dissociation is more common than we realize — and so is ours.

This CEU helps social workers meet it with presence and care.

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Worried exposure might overwhelm clients?
The real risk is avoidance.
🧠 Learn how to deliver exposure with CTSA’s training and consultation.
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📋 Assessment is where great PE begins.
Before imaginals or SUDS—there’s the foundation. Learn how to structure trauma-informed assessments that set your clients (and you) up for success.

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🎉 Founding Member Spotlight: Conflict Solutions Group 🎉

Based in Florida, they offer CE trainings for therapists in Parenting Coordination, Custody Evaluations & court-related roles.

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Many clients face anxiety-related sexual dysfunction—yet many clinicians feel unprepared to help. Join Dr. Diane Dallal & CTSA for a full-day workshop on evidence-based, culturally attuned care.
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This is more than CPD
It’s a calling
Join a growing movement of therapists bringing dignity comfort & connection to those who need it most
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