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Cultural Considerations in Psychedelic Medicine


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Cultural Competence |  Cultural Humility
Presenter:
Jordan A. Dobrowski, LCSW
Course Levels:
Introductory
Duration:
3 Hours
Expiration:
Never Expires.

Dates


Description

We are amidst a psychedelic renaissance where medicines like psilocybin-containing mushrooms, peyote, and ayahuasca are being touted as innovative approaches to alleviate depression, illness, and trauma. Stories of relief and spiritual growth show up in the mainstream media. Pharmaceutical corporations are working to synthesize what they see as the active component of these medicines – but at what cost?

As novel as psychedelic medicine feels to the Western medicine scene, we must not forget that many of these medicines have been shepherded and carried forth through rich lineages from various cultures across the globe. What do these wisdom keepers know that may not be explainable through chemistry alone? How do we develop a synergetic relationship between cultural knowledge and the scientific community? What happens to the sacred when it's made profitable?

This workshop will cover important historical moments in the early psychedelic movement, current cultural concerns in the psychedelic renaissance, research supporting the inclusion of cultural elements in psychedelic therapy, and personal exploration into one’s own participation in the psychedelia. Participants will also:

  1. Be able to describe examples of psychedelic exploitation.
  2. Develop an awareness of appropriation vs. appreciation.
  3. Understand the cultural concerns with decriminalization and legalization.

This workshop satisfies the State of Illinois cultural competence requirement for social workers, professional counselors, clinical psychologists, and marriage and family therapists. 

Credits


Continuing Education Credit for Social Workers

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for social workers.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Continuing Education Credit for Clinical Psychologists

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for clinical psychologists.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Continuing Education Credit for Professional Counselors

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for professional counselors.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Continuing Education Credit for Marriage and Family Therapists

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for marriage and family therapists.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Cultural Competence

This program satisfies 3 hours toward the State of Illinois cultural competency requirement for social workers.



Presenter

Jordan A. Dobrowski, LCSW's Profile

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Founding Psychotherapist

Willow & Leaf Counseling


Jordan (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider with experience providing psychotherapy to youth and adults in both English and Spanish. She received her Master’s in Social Work with certificates in Trauma-Informed Care and Culturally Responsive Mental Healthcare for Immigrant Families from the University of Chicago in 2018. Jordan has also completed special training in crisis intervention, trauma-focused therapies (EMDR, IFS), suicide postvention, eating disorders, and technology usage as it relates to mental health. She teaches with Naropa University and the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in their psychedelic clinical training programs. She is the founder of Willow & Leaf Counseling, and the executive director for Kaleidoscope Psychedelics -- an organization working to improve psychedelic therapy access for BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent folks in Chicago.


Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participants who cancel their registrations at least 48 hours before the start of an online workshop can receive a credit or refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours before the start of the workshop. You can indicate your preference by contacting our office: pdp@crownschool.uchicago.edu 

In the rare event that a workshop is cancelled, we will contact you as soon as possible. Please check your email and voicemail prior to the day of the workshop. We will offer you a full refund, a class credit equal to the amount of your payment, or the opportunity to transfer into another workshop, provided there is space available.