Psychedelic Integration and Harm Reduction: Supporting Clients Who Use Psychedelics
Presented by Geoff Bathje, Ph.D.
Recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This presentation will focus on supporting clients who use psychedelic substances via harm reduction and “integration” (the ongoing processing of such experiences). We will review risk and safety, ethics of supporting clients around their use, and a holistic model of integration.
More specifically, this program will discuss the risk factors and harm reduction strategies associated with psychedelic substances while using clinical scenarios to examine the ethical and legal guidelines of psychedelic use. Additionally, this program will compare various models of integration in order to better synthesize a holistic approach. This presentation will draw from two well-read articles by the presenter.
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, 1.5 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 1.5 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, or 1.5 NBCC Clock Hours*. (*NBCC Clock Hours are available for live program attendance only.)
This presentation will focus on supporting clients who use psychedelic substances via harm reduction and “integration” (the ongoing processing of such experiences). We will review risk and safety, ethics of supporting clients around their use, and a holistic model of integration.
More specifically, this program will discuss the risk factors and harm reduction strategies associated with psychedelic substances while using clinical scenarios to examine the ethical and legal guidelines of psychedelic use. Additionally, this program will compare various models of integration in order to better synthesize a holistic approach. This presentation will draw from two well-read articles by the presenter.
After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:
- Explain the risk factors and harm reduction strategies relevant to psychedelic substances.
- Discuss clinical scenarios and possible responses while applying legal and ethical guidelines.
- Compare various models of integration and synthesize them into a holistic model.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.2: Program content focuses on ethical, legal, statutory or regulatory policies, guidelines, and standards that influence psychological practice, education, or research.
General Admission: $30
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Site Supervisors: $20*
The Chicago School Students: $15*
(Please email [email protected] for coupon code. Code must be entered at time of checkout to receive discount.)
Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
Geoff Bathje, Ph.D.; Psychologist, Co-Founder at Sana Healing Collective
Geoff Bathje is a psychologist with 8 years experience practicing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration, and a decade of experience practicing community based harm reduction. He holds a certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and Research from the California Institute of Integral studies, and is co-founder of the non-profit Sana Healing Collective. He engages in policy work and advocacy aimed at ending the war on drugs.
Ali, I., Bathje, G.J., Hallisey, R.R., Booher, L., Novick, B., & Feduccia, A. (2021). Practical and ethical considerations for psychedelic therapy and integration practices. Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry, 3(3).
Bathje, G.J., Majeski, E., & Kudowor, M. (2022). Psychedelic integration: An analysis of the concept and its practice. Frontiers in Psychology.
Pilecki, B., Luoma, J.B., Bathje, G.J., Rhea, J., & Fraguada Narloch, V. (2021). Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Therapy. Harm Reduction Journal, 18.
Target Audience: Clinicians, students, and the general public.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
National Board. This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.5 NBCC Clock Hours. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3036. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Non-Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.