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News Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 - 17:30
Promising research on the effectiveness of psychedelics to treat trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction, and improve quality of life more generally, is in the news almost every day.
More and more people desperate for relief are seeking and finding these interesting substances in the underground and overseas and coming to clinicians needing a safe, knowledgeable and compassionate person to discuss their interest and experiences with.
Our Psychedelic Program's next panel discussion on Psychedelic Preparation and Integration for Clinicians on June 9th will give you a basic orientation to how to have meaningful discussions with clients about psychedelics.
We have brought together a stellar group of leaders in the field to explore this topic.
For information click here.
The Center for Optimal Living opened our Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program five years ago to offer clinical services to people with interest in and experience using these substances for healing and growth.
We also offer a range of educational activities to the public and professionals in this area.
You can learn more about our Psychedelic Program and access recordings of three panel discussions we did last year on related topics here.
Resources are available for those struggling with addiction and numerous effective treatments exist. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, we encourage you to seek out help.
