Queering Psychedelics: Intersectionality, Healing, Spirituality and Liberation 2025
Know the colorful history of the enchanted, wayward, and weird in the psychedelic movement and critically assess its heteronormative assumptions
Discover the concrete ways in which queer folks have fundamentally shaped the substance, style, and spirituality of the psychedelic movement
Learn about the cruel effects of patriarchy and the dark sides of psychedelic research while moving towards LGBTQ+ affirmative psychedelic-assisted therapies
Envision how to address and dismantle sexist, heteronormative, transphobic, and homophobic forms of oppression in the psychedelic space
Understand how modern psychedelic research might address the unique needs and traumas of sexual and gender minorities
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“The scope of the faculty was very broad. I was very happy to see that they came from all different kinds of backgrounds. The most valuable lesson from this course is that the medicalisation of psychedelics is only a very small fraction of the entire field of psychedelics. If someone is considering taking this course, I would say: go for it. You won’t be disappointed”
“I'm very satisfied with the chosen professors, I'm honored to drink from their knowledge, expertise and experience. I felt like all of the classes were very meaningful, especially because of the beautiful group that was created. If you are feeling the call, do it!”
Students will be provided with the recorded professor lectures a week in advance of the discussion class which they will watch on their own time. The 1.5hr Zoom meetings included in the schedule in the syllabus will consist of q+a/discussion with the students and professor. Coming into the discussion classes, students are expected to have watched the recordings and read the readings which are listed in the syllabus.
We ask that each student present at least 80% of participation throughout the course, whether it be by having your camera on for the whole class, actively listening, taking notes, providing questions/comments, etc. We also ask that each student read the readings for each class before they take place.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions to each professor in each of the discussion classes. The live 1.5 hour Q&A discussion part of the classes are an essential focus of the courses, with a very intimate and safe-space environment to explore any questions that might arise.
This course will lay out the foundation of the use of sacred plants through historical, cultural, indigenous, ‘traditional’ and contemporary lenses, exploring topics such as cultural appropriation, tourism, conservation, ethics and more.
Psychedelic plant medicines blend traditional ceremonies and modern therapies, raising ethical questions. This course explores the responsibilities of facilitators, trauma, harm reduction, ethics, and ritual use.
This course, led by experts, examines the cultural, social, and economic contexts of the "psychedelic renaissance." It addresses justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), exploring topics like anti-racism, privilege, and cultural humility.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials have shown promise for treating a variety of behavioral health indications, and the topics covered in this course will describe some of the potential mechanisms of action for these psychedelic benefits.
The goal of the course is to address the current challenges and new perspectives on the use of ayahuasca in a global context, not only from an academic standpoint but also drawing from Indigenous voices and their experience with ayahuasca.
This Certificate is an unparalleled educational program for ceremonial leaders and psychedelic facilitators seeking to deepen their knowledge and foster ethical, justice-informed practices.
A vibrant community of psychedelic scholars committed to advancing inclusion, equity, and reciprocity in the field. Welcome all Chacruna's students! s2