The document discusses the importance of set and setting in psychedelic-assisted therapy, focusing on the mind-set of both client and therapist, therapeutic goals, and intentions for the session. It outlines various theoretical orientations and training programs available for practitioners in the field, including somatic therapies and specific psychedelic training institutions. Key points are made about the assessment and preparation of support systems in psychedelic therapy settings.

1. Set and Setting in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for
Optimal Results
Eric Sienknecht, Psy.D.
Veronika Gold, LMFT

2. PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY
RESEARCH

3. Mind- Set
•Mind- set of client
•Mind- set of therapist
•Goals for overall treatment
•Intention for the session
•Invocation

4. Inner Healing Intelligence

5. Theoretical Orientation
•Non-directive
•Client Centered
•Guided by client’s inner healing intelligence
•Somatic Therapy (Somatic Experiencing,
Hakomi, Sensory-Motor Therapy, Organic
Intelligence, Grof body work, etc.)
•Internal Family Systems

6. Ketamine IV Clinics

7. San Francisco MDMA and KAP
Site

8. • Assessment and preparation of support system

9. Music

10. Psychedelic Clinics

11. Training
• MAPS MDMA Therapy Training Program
• CIIS – Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
• Ketamine Training Center, CA
• Kriya Institute, CA
• Orenda Institute, BC
• Grof Transpersonal Training
• Zendo Project

12. THANK YOU
Eric Sienknecht, PsyD
eric@polarisinsight.com
Veronika Gold, LMFT
veronika@polarisinsight.com
www.polarisinsight.com
www.sfinsightcenter.com
www.veronikagold.com