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Comprehensive psychedelic training for practitioners and professionals.

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Vital is a comprehensive 12-month education course — ideal for medical specialists, mental health professionals, therapists, and wellness practitioners seeking to integrate psychedelic knowledge into their practice.

No specific licenses or prerequisites are required, though prior experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness and some educational background in psychedelics is recommended.

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    Integrate psychedelics into your professional and personal life.

    Learn

    With Vital, you will grow personally and professionally, deepening your understanding of psychedelics in therapy. Expand your skills, enhance therapeutic techniques, and develop a holistic approach. Engage with experts and peers to transform your practice and impact clients' lives.

    Experience

    Vital offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of psychedelic-assisted practice. Learn about the history, science, and practical applications through weekly lectures and modules. Explore legal, harm reduction, and ethical practices to ensure safe and effective client support.

    Grow

    Experience hands-on learning through 1-on-1 sessions and practical exercises. Apply your knowledge, receive expert feedback, and refine your approach. This experiential learning builds confidence and competence in psychedelic-assisted practices.

    Serve

    Vital empowers you to serve clients and the community effectively. Develop skills for personalized, psychedelic-informed support, emphasizing ethical care. Prepare to navigate complex therapeutic scenarios and make a meaningful impact in integrative healthcare.

    Course Structure

    Vital’s curriculum blends remote weekly live lectures, faculty-led study groups, experiential opportunities, and self-led coursework to create a unique learning experience tailored to each student.

    Classes start February 17th, 2025 and include the following:

    • Weekly Live Lectures: 2-hour webinars taught by a special guest and followed up by Q&A

    • Study Groups: Weekly 90-minute sessions in small groups.

    • Foundational Essay and Final Project: Deepen self-awareness and demonstrate understanding.

    • Experiential Electives: To amplify your transformation through personal experience.

    • Recorded Course Content: All lectures are available for review at any time.

    • Interactive Community: Access to an online platform for peer interaction and support.

    • Supplementary Materials: Reading, videos, and podcasts.

    Professional Certification

    Upon completing the program and all prerequisites, students receive a Certificate in Integrative Psychedelic Studies.

    With the certification from Vital, you can integrate psychedelic-informed practices into your professional work as a wellness practitioner or clinician. This certification enhances your expertise and opens opportunities for specialized roles in the rapidly evolving field of integrative healthcare.

    Alumni Testimonials

    • Vital has gone above and beyond my expectations. Each week had a live lecture by leading psychedelic experts...

      Taz — Remedial Therapist

    • The Vital training has not only given me a good base of theoretical knowledge, but also the possibility to connect with an incredible group...

      Jessica LaGarde — Psychedelic Practitioner

    • Vital is playing a pioneering role by helping a new generation of facilitators, psychedelic guides, integration therapists and researchers aquire valuable information and develop their careers...

      Paloma David — Ph.D. Student

    CORE VITAL TEAM

    • Kyle Buller, M.S.

      Co-Founder & Vice President of Education and Training at Psychedelics Today, B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselling & Somatic Psychology.

    • David Drapkin, LCSW

      Director of Education at Psychedelics Today. Psychotherapist with Social Work Masters degrees from UNSW and the University of Leicester.

    • Johanna Hilla-Maria Sopanen, Ph.D. (c)

      Coordinator of Education and Training at Vital. Ph.D. student at the University of Exeter in Philosophy, Psychology, and Religious studies. Masters degree from University of Groningen.

    • Diego Pinzon, MA.

      Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Canberra and a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University in Palo Alto, California.

    Ready to Transform?

    Apply to Vital today and join the ranks of professionals who are using psychedelics to transform lives and create a more compassionate world.