Foundations of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Trainings, 2023 & 2024
"This course was the most interesting, inspiring and fulfilling educational experience I have had so far!"
- Tania Wallace - Counselling Psychologist
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“It was a joy to be involved in this course. Sean is a gifted facilitator and you will be quite stunned by how much you can take from this to the therapy space, psychedelics or otherwise.”
- Angela Porter - Psychologist
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"This was a fantastic, highly engaging, and very thorough course, which I would highly recommend to anyone interested in dipping into the world of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy."
- Dr Anish Modak, Consultant Psychiatrist
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"I have been a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist for the past 37 years. Without a doubt, "The Fundamentals of Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy" is the best professional development I have ever done. Sean O'Carroll more than delivered on the stated goals of providing practical and embodied clinical psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He provided a thoughtful and professional template for clinically addressing the psycho-spiritual crisis facing the planet."
- Dr Annmaree Wilson - Clinical Psychologist
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"The psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy training is something that I will be forever grateful to have experienced. The training expanded my clinical practice through a perfect balance of experiential and theory based learning. It was one of those unique experiences where a training facilitated both clinical and personal growth. Thank you Sean for such a well thought out and excellent training."
- Dr Nicole Albrecht - Clinical Psychologist
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Sean’s experiential training for budding psychedelic-assisted therapists is a masterpiece of education and inspiration. He seamlessly blends his profound knowledge, rich experience, and deep insights with contributions from key industry stakeholders, creating a dynamic learning environment. All participants left this training not just informed, but truly inspired and connected into a new community!
- Dean McManus (Clinical Psychologist)
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The 7 day intensive has been one of the most profound personal and professional learning experiences of my life. I have come away with a deep sense of gratitude, increased knowledge and clinical skills, as well as meaningful connections.
- Ixa de Haan (Psychologist)
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"This program exceeded my expectations. Sean provided an exceptional training experience. His experience as a lead therapist and trainer on PAT Clinical trials throughout Australia was an essential part of this training success. The learning activities were phenomenal, the modelling of therapeutic skills was helpful for our team. The learning from this program goes beyond PAT to help improve the therapeutic skills of our clinicians in their usual practice settings. Sean was open and receptive to feedback and many participants have expressed that the training retreat was life changing for them."
- Dr Jean Byrne - Research Fellow
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"I strongly recommend this course to aspiring psychedelic-assisted therapists. Sean's knowledge, ethics and respect for the field, including reverence for cultural and traditional aspects of psychedelic use are all exemplary. I feel I've emerged from this training with a solid introductory knowledge base, and a very strong sense of the ethical considerations required to deliver this therapy safely and respectfully. The pacing of information was great, and it seems that open, empathic, compassionate and authentic people tend to be attracted to this field, which means that any future participants are likely to enjoy the privilege of training alongside some very good people."
- Lucas East - Clinical Psychologist
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"This course is taught with respect for the content, historical context, and the personal world each participant brings to the training. I couldn't recommend this course highly enough for anyone wanting to simultaneously take a deep dive into PAP content and have their eyes opened to the ongoing learning journey this work requires practitioners to undergo."
- James Clarke - Clinical Psychologist
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"I would totally recommend the PAP training course with Sean and Caroline. I could feel how much thought and care was poured into this course! The whole experience helped me not only gaining knowledge and ideas on how to be a psychedelic-assisted therapist but also with my therapist identity in general!"
- Alessandra Piano - Psychologist
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"If you are wanting to work towards providing Psychedelic-Assisted-Psychotherapy in Australia, I highly recommend doing Sean's training. The experiential format, clear outline of actionable steps balanced with theory, and opportunity to meet impressive people in this field, exceeded my expectations. What also made a huge impression, was how heartfelt the cohort were. Everyone here genuinely wanted to help each other navigate this new terrain in mental health. It's beautiful and encouraging to meet the kind of people this work attracts. I'm left with an abundance of hope for the future of PAP in Australia."
- Charlene Neuhoff - Psychologist
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Foundations of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Trainings, 2022
"An intense and deeply rewarding learning experience."
- Dr. Oliver Haisken - Palliative Medicine Specialist
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“This course was incredible on every level.”
- Ashley Ogilvie - Psychotherapist
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“Having done other available courses, for me, nothing compares to how comprehensively Sean covers the combination of the theoretical, phenomenological, practical and experiential aspects of this work.”
- Jon Hart - Psychologist
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"This PAP course far exceeded my expectations and was undoubtedly the best workshop experience I have had."
- Ana Almagro - Psychologist
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"This was, by far, the best workshop that I've been to. The breadth of knowledge that Sean brings into the content of the workshop was matched by his wisdom and thoughtfulness in his delivery."
- Novi Sutanto - Counselling Psychologist
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"The Fundamentals of PAP workshop run by Sean O'Carroll was one of the most professionally and personally rewarding courses I have done. Sean's skills as both teacher and psychotherapist are exceptional and he created a safe and inspirational environment for learning and participation. The workshop has further motivated me to be part of this very important field of research."
- Dr Joanne Shannon - Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
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"I cannot recommend this training highly enough. You will come away with a practical understanding of the What, When and How of each step in the PAP process, informed by a clear theoretical framework to orient you as to the Why. Sean brings a depth of understanding to this material that far surpasses other training I have done in this space."
- Ben Stiel - Clinical Psychologist
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"I highly recommend this course! Do not miss out on this opportunity.This workshop was one of the best training opportunities I have ever experienced. Sean has generously distilled his lifetime of learning into this course and I feel richer and privileged to have participated."
- Deb Blecha MPsych BPsych(Hons) MAPS - Psychologist
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"I wholeheartedly recommend Sean’s Foundations of PAP course not only for any mental health professional (or researcher) considering working in this space, but to those who wish to deepen their psychotherapy practice more generally. You’ll leave having a confidence in your understanding of safe, ethical PAP on experiential and practical levels. Even if you aren’t working on a PAP trial in the foreseeable future, any mental health clinician would find the course very valuable. Sean has a gift for sharing his experience and knowledge in a practical and immediately absorbable way. The course was enjoyable, challenging, relevant, real and engaging, and above all very useful - a privilege to learn from diverse therapists with experience in psychedelic assisted therapy."
- Monica Schweickle - Clinical Psychologist
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“Without doubt this training is the most important training for the health care sector at this time. I feel grateful and privileged to have been a participant of the first cohort of PAP training. Sean is an incredibly gifted teacher. He consistently shares an enormous wealth of knowledge and experience with generosity. His integrity creates a sense of rock solid trust."
- Jen Thompson - Gestalt Psychotherapist
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"To date, the Foundations of PAP training has been my most treasured learning experience, having a profound impact on me therapeutically, which inevitably will influence my day to day professional practice. Sean cultivates a unique, carefully considered and curated, fundamentally clinically informed, yet perfectly human approach to learning that allows for deep professional and personal growth.
- Tamara Tusia - Psychotherapist
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"This course is excellent!"
- Scott Kelly - Psychologist
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Introduction to Eco-psychotherapy
“One of the most profound Healing retreats I’ve done.”
Birdy O’Sheedy - Clinical Psychologist
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“This was a transformative course that not only provided the opportunity to learn about eco psychotherapy but to experience the transformative power of nature as co-therapist. It was a time to discover deep truths about oneself and the environment we inhabit, highly recommend.”
Jen Thompson - Gestalt Psychotherapist
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“The intro to eco psychotherapy training gave me permission to move into this work. With a good mix of experiential practice and connection with colleagues, I feel like a giant door has opened in front of me. I'm looking forward to continuing to integrate eco-psychotherapy with my client work and see where this path might take me.
Ellen - Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
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“What a wonderful experience, not only for my clients but also as a great gift to myself.”
Daisy Grodzki - Social Worker/Adventure Therapist
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Bad Trip Integration Training
"Sean's incredible depth of knowledge and his warm, engaging, very practical, and passionate delivery of the content made this course an unforgettable and immensely valuable experience. Every week of the course my mind, heart and soul are being expanded in the most beautiful way, and it leaves me with longing for more. This was hands down a highlight in my professional development. A huge thank you.
- Birdy O'Sheedy - Clinical Psychologist
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"Sean...has an acute sense of awareness of every member in the room as he holds the space with experience, integrity and wisdom. He generously shares many vaults of knowledge and insight into the realm of altered state experience in a clear and tangible way. I'm thoroughly enjoying the course and I feel that what I am learning is practical and easily transferable to genuine clinical sessions. Get ready for plenty of A-ha moments as you buckle in for an educational ride into the depths of the human experience in Bad Trip Integration."
- Shariann Girgis - Clinical Hypnotherapist/Counsellor
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This training was by far the most engaging and well-developed training I have done in years. Sean’s warmth, depth of knowledge and humility, along with the enthusiasm of my co-participants, made the learning experience enjoyable every week. The highlights of the training were Sean’s maps and models of the psyche and psychedelic journey. Bad Trip Integration is worthwhile for all therapist interested in psychedelic assisted therapy and the learnings can also be applied to traditional/clinical therapy.
- Kelly Breen - Psychologist
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"Bad trip integration provides an excellent framework for dealing with any client working to integrate a psychedelic experience, whether good or bad. Sean brings a wealth of experience and background to this thoroughly interesting and enjoyable online course. I would recommend to anyone interested in the field of Psychedelic assisted therapy.”
- Steve Back - Gestalt Therapist
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I honestly believe this course will save someone’s life. Sean has researched and mapped what constitutes a ‘bad trip’, how to be present with someone who has had a difficult psychedelic experience and most importantly how to help them through it…
- Lynda Close - Certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator
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"Sean is a considered and generous teacher who knows his material intimately. He moves supplely from the academic to the experiential, showing great respect for the wide world of psychedelic journeying and his students alike. The maps and models he has created show deep thinking and deep understanding. Within the constraints of an online environment he brings the subject matter into full colour and nurtures a sense of community within the group. I am learning so much and can wholeheartedly recommend this course."
- Caroline Dale - Clinical Psychologist
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Sean’s BTI course was informative, accessible and inspiring. He has developed a framework for understanding psychedelic experiences within a ‘western’ philosophy - the theory makes sense, and is incredibly grounding for people using plant medicines outside of their original cultural context. This course has benefited my personal and professional life, and I feel excited for a generation of therapists who are equipped to support clients in their integration of psychedelic experiences.
- Maddy - BA, BPsych Science - Hons
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