Overview
For most of its history, psychology was narrowly focused on pathology: diagnosing disorders, managing symptoms, and keeping people “normal.” Then, in 1960s, visionaries like Abraham Maslow asked about people who aren’t broken? What about peak experiences, self-actualization, and yearning for the transcendent?
That rebellion gave birth to Humanistic Psychology. Soon afterwards, these visionaries asked: What lies beyond ego self? What is the mystical, the sacred, the infinite? Thus Transpersonal Psychology was born — with sudden relevance during the 1960’s psychedelic revolution.
Once dismissed and driven underground, psychedelic research has returned with rigorous, groundbreaking science. Many studies indicate lasting healing from depression, anxiety, addiction, and existential distress is not necessarily dosage or therapy technique — but often affected by mystical or spiritual experience psychedelics make possible for many persons.
Come join us for a mind-expanding evening as we explore:
- How psychedelics accidentally midwifed an entire new branch of Psychology?
- How do “spiritual” experiences influence and predict mental health recovery?
- Have psychedelics always influenced individual & community health/growth?
This isn’t your grandparents’ therapy talk. This is where science meets soul — and everything we thought we knew about the mind is changing. You won’t want to miss this. See you there. 🔥✨
Psychology and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Interest Group AGM
We warmly welcome you to Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Interest Group Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025- 2026.
The Psychology and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Interest Group has positions open on the committee for nomination.
We welcome PPAT Interest Group members onto the committee who are passionate or interested in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. No experience is necessary.
The following positions are open for nomination:
1. Convenor
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Committee Members (6)
5. Student Representative
The Interest Group Committee position nominations will close at 12 midnight on Monday 16th February 2026.
Members of the PPAT Interest Group, to view the 2024 AGM Minutes and 2026 AGM Agenda please click here.
Notes
Nominations for committee positions need to be submitted 7 days prior to the AGM.
Target Audience
This event is aimed at psychologists interested in psychedelic assisted therapy.
Duration of Access
This event will not be recorded.
Please note:
- This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
- A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, and any additional resources shared during the session.
CPD
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