Psychedelic therapy has been practiced by disparate communities in remote and modern history including indigenous communities, ethno-spiritual groups, medical academics, mental health practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. Recent legislative efforts have moved the use of psychedelics out of sub-cultural use and into the mainstream for public availability. There exists an exciting opportunity to learn from each other, but also an equal opportunity for conflict and disengagement. Our conference aims to collect expertise from across the global spectrum to create confluence from all tributaries and run together towards a better future for all.

Event Schedule

8:30 AM MST      Invocation

   Sofia Chavez, DNM

8:40 AM MST      Bridging the Worlds: Promising Approaches

   Edward MacPhee, MD

9:00 AM MST     Psychedelic Medicine in Historical Context: Honoring Sacred Traditions in Modern Practice

   Shannon Hughes, PhD

9:45 AM MST     Psychedelic Experiences: An Exploration of the Theory and the Science

   Edward MacPhee, MD

10:30 AM MST  Optimizing Client Experiences: Preparation, Expanded States of Consciousness, Integration and Follow-up

  Sara Lewis, LCSW, PhD & Dori Lewis, MA, EdM, LPC-S

12:30 PM  MST  Ceremonial Singing & Drumming

12:40 PM MST   Coloring within the Lines: Legal and Regulatory Considerations

  Jon Treem, MD & Natasia Poinsatte, MA

1:30 PM MST  Wellness Center Function and Composition: Best Practices in Service Center Delivery

Sara Lewis, LCSW, PhD, Sofia Chavez, DNM, Belinda Eriacho, MPH, MT and Ingrid Keating, LAc, OTR/L, MSOM Moderator: Michael Steward, MD

2:40 PM MST  Client Stories and Reflections

Moderator: Kent Peterson, MD

3:30 PM MST  Bridging the Worlds: Sacred Traditions, Clinical Experiential, Communities

Sofia Chavez, DNM, Shannon Hughes, PhD, Selina Keryte, MPH, Ana Medina. Moderator: Kylie House, MD

4:30 PM MST  Reflections

Wesley Black Elk, Public Speaker

4:50 PM MST  Closing Remarks

Jon Treem, MD