Our Educational Initiatives
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Studies (CIPS)
In conjunction with faculty, fellows, and other subject matter experts, the CPDRE is launching a 15-hour online (asynchronous) continuing education program in Psychedelic Science. The Certificate in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Studies (CIPS) provides a rigorous, accessible, and holistic introduction to the field of psychedelic studies. Designed for students, professionals, and curious learners alike, CIPS fosters critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and cultural awareness through an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning five core units: Biology of Psychedelics, Therapeutic Applications, History, Ethics, and Psychedelic Use in Diverse Populations.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, inform your practice, or build a foundation for future research or training, this course equips you with the interdisciplinary knowledge needed to meaningfully engage with this evolving field.
We’re offering a 20% discount for early registrants through October 31, 2025!
Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy: Background, Current Research, and Basic Skills (18 CE)
Hosted by The Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education
In-person 3-day Workshop Location: The Ohio State University
Fall 2025 Workshop Description
Psychedelic substances produce cognitive effects ranging from psychologically challenging to spiritual, mystical, and insightful. Although several factors are related to the type of psychedelic experiences one might have (i.e., dose, purity of substance, substance used, individual/environmental factors), many report that these experiences are psychologically helpful. For example, cross-sectional surveys and laboratory experiments suggest that psilocybin can have psychotherapeutic benefit, with published reports documenting positive outcomes. Furthermore, evidence suggests that the acute psilocybin experience is associated with positive clinical outcomes and with persisting changes in attitude, mood, personality, beliefs, and behavior among clinical samples with depression, PTSD, addiction, and anxiety. Clinical discussion of these experiences has been found to be a key part of gaining maximum benefits. Therefore, this workshop aims to briefly review the empirical literature supporting the study of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, provide a basic framework of the possible acute effects occasioned by psilocybin, and assist attendees in developing a foundational set of skills which can be used to respond to and explore such experiences when clients bring up such content in psychotherapy. Case examples will be used to illustrate content from the didactic portions of the training, and role-play exercise will elucidate practical applications of relevant skills.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this workshop, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the evidence supporting psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy and understand the range of acute subjective experiences one might have during a psilocybin session.
2. Identify the types of challenges and benefits people may have following psychedelic experiences and ways in which they may need support from professionals in understanding their experience and in integrating such experiences into their daily lives.
3. Apply foundational new skills in engaging with clients to prepare them for psychedelic therapy drug administration sessions; navigate the acute effects of psychedelic drugs in a therapeutic context; and navigate the after-effects of psychedelic drug experiences and integrate them into their day-to-day lives through role play practice breakout sessions.
Target Audience - Licensed clinical behavioral health professionals and students in clinical training.
Level of Course - Intermediate
Continuing Education Credits - Yes
Facilitated By
Alan K. Davis, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University.
Stacey B. Armstrong, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Senior Researcher and Associate Director at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education at The Ohio State University College of Social Work.
Mary Cosimano, LMSW, teacher and mentor at California Institute of Integral Studies for their Psychedelic certificate program and conducts training for therapists in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
Adam W. Levin, MD, Resident in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Ohio State University School of Medicine and a Post-Doc Scholar at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education at the Ohio State University College of Social Work.
Kwasi Adusei, DNP, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a background as an educator and community organizer, currently serving on Journey Clinical’s medical team as our Senior Prescriber.
Rafaelle Lancelotta, MS, LPC is a Certified Counselor and a PhD student at The Ohio State University College of Social Work studying the importance of human relationship in psychedelic therapy interventions.
Looking for a speaker for your next academic or community event related to psychedelics? Want to train a group?
We have experts from a variety of areas related to psychedelics. From Mycology and Social Work to Psychology, Bioethics, and Medicine, our team has presented to audiences from all over the world. Invited presentations from 60-120 minutes can be crafted on topics of particular interest to your group/setting. Topics and training could include the recent clinical research about psychedelic therapy for depression, PTSD, addiction, and the use of psychedelics among special populations including military veterans, people of the global majority, Spanish-speaking people, and gender/sexual-expansive people. We have experts in bioethics, ecology, mycology, and can cover a range of psychedelic substances including psilocybin, LSD, dmt/ayahuasca, ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine, and mescaline. Presentations can be delivered in person or online. Please contact us to inquire about availability and pricing.
Psychedelic Studies Trainee Society (PSTS)
The Psychedelic Studies Trainee Society (PSTS) is a student and trainee-led organization.
Mission: Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, interdisciplinary community to support students and trainees interested in any dimension of psychedelic studies. We provide a collaborative platform to explore emerging questions in the psychedelic field, connect with a community of peers and mentors, and engage in professional development to empower the next generation of scholars.
Membership: Undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scholars as well as medical trainees from any discipline are all eligible to join. Membership is free of charge. Whether you're conducting research, pursuing clinical training, or simply curious about this rapidly evolving field, PSTS welcomes all who share a commitment to critical inquiry, inclusivity, and responsible exploration of psychedelics.
Activities and programming: PSTS offers regular journal clubs, social gatherings, professional development workshops, and other fun opportunities for members to participate in cross-disciplinary dialogue—from neuroscience and psychology to anthropology, ethics, and public health.
TO JOIN: please complete this form. Once initial interest is established, we will schedule a meeting to discuss next steps, including identifying Steering Committee members, developing infrastructure, and planning our first gathering.