Psychedelics and Psychology

Celisa Flores, Psy.D.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

10:00 am -12:00 pm

Lido Wellness Center

3434 Via Lido, Suite 200

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Course Description:

As psychedelics become more available, many psychologists and mental health professionals are wondering what impact this will have on the field. This workshop will provide an overview of current research and applications of psychedelics and mental health. We will also discuss current legal status in California, recent veto of SB58 and implications. Questions around new developments and potentials will be addressed, within a historical context of indigenous science and uses. This will be offered in the context of current theories used in the specialty of psychedelics, including Internal Family Systems and Rogerian therapies. 

6 Learning Points

• Challenge one historical narrative around psychedelic medicines

• Discuss current legal status in California, SB58 and FDA process

• Identify two evidence-based realities of psychedelic medicines

• Discover at least two areas being researched for uses of psychedelic medicines

• Identify one brain impact of psychedelics

• Identify important two overlaps in psychedelic work and psychology

Bio

Celisa Flores, Psy.D. has worked as a therapist, program director, harm reductionist and clinical outreach professional in a wide variety of mental health and substance use disorder treatment setting since obtaining a Master’s in 2007 from CSU Fresno and Doctorate in 2013 in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Irvine. She is now the director of clinical outreach at Lido Wellness Center, a trauma-focused mental health treatment program in Newport Beach. Additional training as a trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation facilitator, as well as birth and end-of-life doula, she has been able to draw from a variety of modalities to support self-empowerment and recovery. She has also completed the MAPS Training in MDMA Assisted-therapy. Her role has included national and international training and speaking engagements on psychedelic healing, eating disorders, mindfulness, yoga, body acceptance, and professional wellness, as well as facilitating psychedelic integration groups with PsychedeLiA in Orange County, CA and online. 

Schedule

9:45 am: Arrive/check in

10:00 am: Powerpoint presentation

10:00-10:30: Historical context and indigenous science

10:30-10:35: State of California legality; veto of SB58

10:35-11:00: Understanding of the brain and neuroscience

11:00-11:10: Break

11:10-11:40: Current uses and applications, the role of therapists

11:40-11:50: Developing trends, legal frameworks

11:50-12:00: Questions

12:00 pm: Conclusion

Fees:

$  30  CPA Members    

$  30  OCPA Members

$  40  Non-Members

$  20  Students

“CPA is co-sponsoring with Orange County Psychological Association. The California Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.”

Important Notice: Those who attend the workshop and complete the CPA evaluation form will receive 2 continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we give credit only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Andrew Schwartz-[email protected]

Register Here:

CE Announcement - Psychedelics and Psychology