Exploring Psychedelics: Therapeutic Applications and Ethical Considerations (Live)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 4-6pm (EDT)

 

Psychedelics are transforming the landscape of mental health treatment, offering new hope for individuals with depression, PTSD, addiction, and existential distress. Emerging research highlights the potential of psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and other substances to facilitate profound healing by enhancing neuroplasticity, disrupting maladaptive patterns, and fostering emotional breakthroughs.



Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 4-6pm (EDT)

CEUs: 2

Location: Online via Zoom


Join us for an in-depth discussion on the neurobiology, clinical protocols, and policy implications of psychedelic-assisted therapy. We will explore:

✔ How Psychedelics Work – The science behind serotonin modulation, neuroplasticity, and fear extinction.

✔ Clinical Applications – The latest research on psilocybin for depression, MDMA for PTSD, and ketamine for suicidality.

✔ Ethical & Safety Considerations – The importance of set, setting, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

✔ Policy & Future Directions – The path toward FDA approval, decriminalization efforts, and healthcare integration.


As the field advances, a balanced and ethical approach is essential to ensure accessibility, safety, and responsible use. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or simply curious, this event will provide valuable insights into the future of psychedelics in medicine.

Let’s explore the potential of psychedelics to revolutionize mental health care—safely, ethically, and effectively.

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Who is this for?

This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.

KEY INFORMATION:

This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for social workers through the NASW National CE Approval Program in 48 states (EXCLUDING: New Jersey and West Virginia).

This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Psychologists in New York State

For more information about CEU approval, please click here.

Format: Live Online Seminar

Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 4-6pm (EDT)

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"SWEET membership is a fantastic professional investment. There are so many topics to choose from to reinforce and learn new skills." - Jessica, LMSW

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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator


Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW
Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW

Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.

Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.




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