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Digital Seminar

Comprehensive Training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care


Speaker:
Kayla Breelove Carter, MACP
Duration:
Approx. 12 Hours
Language:
Presented in EN, handouts in EN
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 24, 2025
Product Code:
POS150198
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has revealed remarkable outcomes for individuals wrestling with severe PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the lingering wounds of trauma.

Yet, alongside this promising potential, many clinicians remain unsure about safety, ethics, legality, and cultural considerations.

That’s precisely why this training is for you - to demystify psychedelic-assisted therapy through a rigorous, evidence-based, and culturally competent protocol. By joining our psychedelics expert, Kayla Breelove Carter, you’ll learn how to meet clients where they are at, reduce harm, accelerate healing, and offer trauma treatment safely and effectively. 

  • Incorporate culturally responsive screening, preparation, and aftercare.
  • Educate your clients about the most common psychedelic substances and what the research is telling us.
  • Gain confidence in handling unexpected responses and safeguarding client well-being.
  • Address generational, racial, and complex trauma with specialized approaches.

Don’t let this rare PESI opportunity pass—this may be your one chance to revolutionize care for your hardest-to-treat clients.

Credit


Canada Credit - *

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your licensing board's rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

 


Canada Credit - ---

Earn up to 12.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession. 


Canada Credit - Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association to offer continuing education for counsellors and psychotherapists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This self-study activity is approved for 12.0 credit hours.


Canada Credit - Social Workers - National ASWB ACE

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2023 - January 27, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive 11.5 Clinical continuing education credits.

 

Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

 

Canadian Social Workers: Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.


Canada Credit - Canadian Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 12.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement


Canada Credit - Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 12.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



Handouts

Speaker

Kayla Breelove Carter, MACP Related seminars and products


Clinical Traumatologist Kayla Breelove Carter works with individuals and organizations to increase their awareness and understanding of trauma, racialized trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. Kayla helps bring reflection and profound change in one’s recovery journey, while guiding organizations in the reflection of how their privilege and own lens, can play out within their role in the workplace.

With over twelve years of clinical experience, Kayla specializes as well in nutritional psychology and psychedelic assisted therapy. As a clinical supervisor for those seeking licensing in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Kayla also dedicates her time in supporting graduate students through Breelove’s weekly free counselling clinic and community counselling program, where individuals seeking counselling therapy can engage in one-on-one mental health counselling for free.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kayla Breelove Carter maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with New Brunswick College of Pharmacist, Moncton/telehealth, Mount Allison University, Healing Circle for 4R Youth Movement, YWCA Canada & USA. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kayla Breelove no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Questions?

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Objectives

  1. Explain the neurobiological and psychological effects of psychedelics to inform safe and effective therapy.
  2. Integrate Indigenous and historical perspectives into modern clinical practice with cultural respect.
  3. Create culturally safe treatment environments by using comprehensive harm-reduction and informed consent protocols.
  4. Differentiate acute, chronic, intergenerational, and racialized trauma and adapt interventions accordingly.
  5. Identify culturally influenced symptoms of PTSD and CPTSD to refine diagnostic and treatment approaches.
  6. Implement trauma-informed and anti-oppressive principles to foster client safety, trust, and empowerment.
  7. Plan, guide, and integrate sessions with clear protocols tailored to client needs.
  8. Merge evidence-based approaches like EMDR or Somatic Experiencing with clients who are using psychedelics.
  9. Critically review new research on psychedelic-assisted therapy for diverse populations to enhance clinical outcomes.
  10. Utilize traditional healing modalities to create holistic, culturally aligned treatment plans.
  11. Navigate legal and ethical complexities while upholding client autonomy and advocating for equitable policy.
  12. Develop networks for supervision, peer support, and self-care to maintain ethical, sustainable practice.

Outline

Foundations of Trauma and Trauma-Related Symptoms

  • Understanding Trauma
    • Definitions and types of trauma
  • Trauma-Related Symptoms
    • PTSD and CPTSD in diverse populations
    • Dissociation and somatic symptoms
    • Impact on mental and physical health 
  • Cultural and Historical Trauma
    • Historical and intergenerational trauma in marginalized communities
    • Racialized trauma and the impact of white supremacy
    • Gender and institutionalized trauma in various cultural settings

Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

  • Current Research and Findings
    • Review of recent clinical studies with a focus on diverse populations
    • Efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy 
    • Comparative analysis with traditional treatments in different cultural settings
    • Risks and limitations of the research
  • Overview of Psychedelic Substances
    • Indigenous and historical use of psychedelics
    • Defining natural substances: Cannabis, ashwagandha, reishi, etc. in traditional healing practices 
  • Mechanisms of Action
    • Neurobiological and psychological effects
    • Therapeutic potential across diverse cultural contexts

Cultural and Trauma-Informed Care

  • Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
    • Safety, trustworthiness, and transparency 
    • Peer support and mutual self-help within communities
    • Empowerment, voice, and choice 
  • Cultural Competence in Therapy
    • Understanding cultural contexts and identities
    • Decolonizing psychedelic science 
    • Anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in clinical settings
  • Healing Justice Framework
    • Integrating social justice into therapeutic practices
    • Community-based healing approaches
    • Advocacy for systemic change in mental health care

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Practice

  • Clinical Settings and Safety Protocols
    • How to create safe and supportive environments
    • Conduct a culturally-informed screen/assessment
    • Managing adverse reactions
  • Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions
    • Preparation, journey, and integration 
    • Safely incorporate treatment modalities into session (ex. mindfulness, somatic experiencing, CBT, DBT etc.)
    • Legal options for partnering with prescribers for increased access 
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications
    • Real-world scenarios and role-playing
    • Developing personalized treatment plans 
    • Monitoring and measuring clinical outcomes

Ethical and Legal Considerations

  • Ethical Frameworks
    • Informed consent and autonomy within cultural contexts
    • Confidentiality, professional boundaries and scope of practice
    • Cultural humility and respect in clinical practice
  • Legal Considerations
    • Navigating the legal landscape of psychedelics
    • Understanding professional regulations in diverse settings
    • Advocating for policy change that supports culturally responsive care
  • Supervision and Support for Practitioners
    • Importance of clinical supervision
    • Continuous learning and professional development
    • Peer support networks within diverse communities
    • Self-care and preventing burnout

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Case Managers
  • Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Occupational Therapistss
  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers

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