Monash MDMA-assisted Therapist Training Program

The Monash MDMA-assisted Therapist Training Program, a collaboration between the Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University and the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), invites mental healthcare professionals to apply for a unique and highly sought-after training opportunity. Limited to 60 trainees, this comprehensive 100-hour training program consists of 60 hours of online content and culminates in a week-long in-person residential intensive in August 2023.

Led by senior MAPS trainers Marcela Ot’alora and Bruce Poulter, this program is designed to equip therapists with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively administer MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD. As Australia prepares for the recent TGA rescheduling decision and the commencement of several clinical trials, there is an urgent need for high-quality psychedelic therapist training in the country.

The MAPS-accredited training program includes live presentations, video case presentations, role play, self-reflection activities, group and dyad activities, reading, writing, and creative projects. Full MAPS certification requires completing this training and subsequent clinical supervision with patients.

Qualified and experienced mental healthcare professionals interested in this training opportunity should apply by April 21st, 2023. The program’s total cost is AUD$7,650, including accommodation and catering for the retreat, with limited subsidized places available.