What Psychologists Need to Know About Psychedelics: Applications to PTSD, Depression and Self-Development
April 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
What Psychologists Need to Know About Psychedelics: Applications to PTSD, Depression and Self-Development
Friday, April 21, 2023
Registration 8:30am Program 9am to 12pm
Presented By: Heidi J. Dalzell, Psy.D.
Location: Online Workshop
3 CE Credits
There has been an increase in interest among the psychological community regarding the use of psychedelic medicines to support clients with chronic psychological concerns such as PTSD/childhood abuse and depression. This presentation will discuss the range of medicines psychologists may see utilized within the next 5 years, as well as their clinical applications. It will also provide an overview of legal and ethical issues. We will discuss the ways in which psychologists can provide therapeutic treatment for the preparation and integration of psychedelic medicines.
Objectives:
- Identify current approaches to PTSD treatment and how psychedelic medications can address limitations
- Describe the legality, therapeutic applications and rationale for use of classic psychedelics, empathogens and other classes of psychedelic medicines
- Discuss factors in providing psychedelic assisted therapy (competencies, integration strategies)
Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, specializing in and trauma and eating disorders. She brings 25+ years of direct clinical experience to her role of Clinical Director of Bucks Support Services. Dr. Dalzell graduated summa cum laude from Immaculata University, where she completed her research on early trauma. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings including Eating Disorders Treatment Center and Belmont Center’s Eating Disorder Program. She is also the past coordinator of the Certified Alcohol Counselor Program at Bucks County Community College.
Dr. Dalzell has a busy private practice specializing in eating disorders, trauma and working with the LGBTQ community. Particular areas of interest include non-ordinary states, psychedelic medicines and mid-life eating disorders. Dr. Dalzell is also certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, which has applications to trauma, eating disorders/body image, addiction and mood disorders.
Dr. Dalzell has kept at the forefront of knowledge in the field of psychedelic medicine, training in the area of psychedelic assisted therapies. She has led and participated in activities to help clients reach non-ordinary states of consciousness (breathwork, drumming, meditation). Dr. Dalzell has also trained with leaders in the field, including Peter Addy, Michael Mitohoefer, Julie Holland and Gabor Mate. She is currently participating in instruction to be a psychedelic sitter/guide.
Dr. Dalzell has presented nationally and internationally on topics connected to mental health and wellness.
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