We are living in the midst of a renaissance of research into psychedelic (or entheogenic) substances. Decades of promising research into their extraordinary benefits for numerous medical conditions were brought to a stop in the 1970s, amid the cultural turbulence of the era. In recent years, we have witnessed a reemergence of scientific and clinical research with promising findings at premier institutions including Johns Hopkins, NYU and UCLA.

At a time when we may be seeing the limitations of modern psychiatry’s medicine cabinet, these novel compounds and ancient medicines are in the process of returning to a status of respect and recognition within medical research. Many of those who take them under carefully controlled clinical research conditions report having extremely meaningful and therapeutic experiences, leading to promising implications for various forms of clinical suffering.

Join us as we provide a broad context and invigorating conversation for understanding these extraordinary substances, from their possible role in the mystery centers of Ancient Greece, their integral place among the indigenous cultures of the Western Hemisphere, and to their current place in modern medical research.

DISCLAIMER: The Open Center, its staff and presenters do not endorse or encourage the use of psychedelics or any other substances. Substances discussed may be illegal in your country except under very specific circumstances, such as sanctioned medical studies. Any information presented in programs is for curiosity, education and research purposes only.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Week 1: The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name – 2 CE’s
Week 2: The Utility of Psychedelics in the Treatment of End-of-Life Emotional Suffering: A Promising Therapeutic Paradigm – 2 CE’s
Week 3: An Overview of Psilocybin Research at Johns Hopkins: Its History, Current state and Future Directions – 2 CE’s
Week 4: MDMA-assisted Therapy for PTSD: Its History, Research Data, Therapeutic Approach and Future – 2 CE’s
Week 5: Ayahuasca, Magic Mushrooms, Richard Schultes and Biodiversity Conservation – 2 CE’s
Week 6: Psilocybin Mushrooms and The Ecology of Consciousness – 2 CE’s

SCHEDULE & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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Note: This program will be offered online. Sessions of all our online programs will be recorded and shared with registrants after each is completed for 90 days.

In case you missed it, you can view the recent Open Center LIVE, The Contemporary Psychedelic Resurgence with Anthony Bossis HERE.

CE’S AVAILABLE

The Psychedelic Renaissance: Past, Present and Future
Seminar Code: NYOC-PR-ALL
Presenter(s): Mark Plotkin, Ph.D., Anthony P. Bossis, Ph.D., Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Michael Mithoefer, MD, Annie Mithoefer, BSN, William Richards Ph.D. and Albert Garcia-Romeu, Ph.D.
Date(s): 2/22/21, 3/1/21, 3/8/21, 3/15/21, 3/22/21 and 3/29/21
Metro: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Pricing Information:
Continuing Education Credits (12) $40.00
Please note this fee is for the CE certificate only in addition to the program fee – $40.00
For eligible professions and to purchase the CEs click HERE.
CE certificates will be eligible for download following the course completion at www.ceuregistration.com

The course content is suitable for all levels: Introductory, Beginning, Advanced.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Refund & Cancellation Policy – click HERE. For questions or concerns, contact registration@opencenter.org.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CEs ARE AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONS:

• Psychoanalysts
• Social Workers
• Counselors
• Creative Arts Therapists
• Educators
• Nurses

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact marketing@opencenter.org.