A Somatic Framework for Psychedelic Practitioners

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Tobias Penno’s doctoral thesis developed a somatic psychotherapeutic framework for psychedelic-assisted therapy. During this talk, Tobias will walk you through the findings of his PhD. Starting with his own experiences of embodiment in psychedelic healing, this project represents more than a topic of inquiry, but a deeply personal story of integrating his own experiences and learning to be a psychedelic practitioner. Tobias will walk you through two core aspects of the findings of his phd, 1) somatic capacities - Do you have what it takes to be a psychedelic guide? 2) Somatic Practices - the somatic arc of psychedelic healing. As the psychedelic field charges ahead in the aboveground, we will reflect on the wisdom of older traditions and how that might be translated into legal, aboveground settings.

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Tobias Penno
Tobias Penno

Tobias Penno is an academic and lecturer in Social Work at the University of Western Australia (U.W.A). His first academic publication titled ‘How Ayahuasca Offers Psychosocial Wellbeing’ won the social work research prize in the school of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science at U.W.A. in 2017. Tobias co-founded the Australian Psychedelic Society WA Chapter with Dr. Stephen Bright, and co-ordinates the Mental Health Professional Network’s local Psychedelic Community of Practice.

Entheogenesis Australis

Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) is a charity using education to help grow the Australian ethnobotanical community and their gardens. We encourage knowledge-sharing on botanical research, conservation, medicinal plants, arts, and culture.

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