(HS Guss 096249 2022) An Introduction to Ayahuasca for Mental Health Providers
Tracking # 20-942912
Course overview
Ayahuasca is one of the most popular and least understood of the psychedelic agents. This recording will cover an introduction to ayahuasca, including biochemical, neuroscientific and historical/cultural aspects of its use. Following this, we'll cover contemporary research on its effects on mental health and its use for treatment of conditions such as addiction and depression. Lastly, some of the psychodynamic aspects of shamanic and syncretic religions settings will be described.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Jeffrey Guss is a lead trainer with Fluence. He has employment relationships with California Institute for Integral Studies, Yale University, and Cybin. Dr. Guss maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Jeffrey Guss is a study therapist with the New York University Medical Center Research and is a sub-investigator in MAPS.