Sound Therapy Certification Program Level II: Sound Therapy and Psychedelics - Exploring Consciousness, Healing, and Integration
Overview:
The Level 2 Sound Therapy Certification Program takes a deep dive into the integration of sound therapy with psychedelic-assisted therapy, aimed at facilitating transformative healing and consciousness exploration. Building upon the foundational techniques learned in Level 1, this course introduces advanced concepts and practices, focusing on the therapeutic potential of sound when used alongside psychedelic experiences.
Participants will explore the science behind sound’s impact on the brain and body, its role in enhancing altered states of consciousness, and its application within the therapeutic use of psychedelic substances. This program is designed to prepare sound therapy practitioners and therapists to ethically and effectively apply sound as a complementary tool in psychedelic-assisted therapy settings.
Key Topics Covered:
The Science of Sound and Psychedelics:
Neurobiology of Sound and Psychedelics:
How sound and psychedelics affect brainwave patterns, neurotransmitter activity, and neuroplasticity.
Understanding brainwave entrainment and how sound influences brain states during psychedelic experiences.
Resonance and the Body:
The physiological and emotional impact of sound frequencies.
Sound as a tool for releasing trauma and facilitating emotional processing.
Synergy Between Sound and Psychedelics:
How sound can enhance or shape psychedelic journeys, aiding in emotional catharsis, visioning, and grounding.
Advanced Sound Therapy Techniques for Altered States:
Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones:
Their role in inducing altered states and deep meditative states during psychedelic sessions.
Gong Therapy and Singing Bowls:
Using these powerful instruments to facilitate deep relaxation, release, and heightened states of awareness.
Tuning Forks and Harmonics:
Precision tools to target specific energetic blockages or guide the flow of energy during therapy.
Voice and Chanting:
Harnessing the human voice as a therapeutic tool to ground, release, or uplift clients in psychedelic states.
3. Psychedelic Medicines in Therapy:
Overview of Psychedelic Substances:
Detailed understanding of 12 key psychedelic medicines commonly used in therapeutic settings (e.g., psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, DMT, LSD, and others).
Therapeutic Potential and Mechanisms:
How each medicine works on the body and mind and how sound can complement their unique effects.
Choosing Appropriate Soundscapes for Different Psychedelics:
Tailoring sound interventions based on the specific properties of each psychedelic medicine.
4. Sound as a Tool for Psychedelic Integration:
The Role of Sound in Pre-Session Preparation:
Creating calming, grounding sound environments to reduce anxiety and enhance readiness for the psychedelic journey.
In-Session Soundscapes:
Crafting sound journeys that support and deepen the psychedelic experience, offering guidance, safety, and emotional support.
Post-Session Integration:
Using sound to help clients process, reflect, and integrate insights from their psychedelic experience.
Sound-based techniques to aid in trauma release and emotional clarity post-session.
5. Ethical, Legal, and Clinical Considerations:
Ethics in Psychedelic-Assisted Sound Therapy:
Understanding the responsibilities and boundaries when working with psychedelics and sound therapy.
Protecting client safety, emotional well-being, and confidentiality in altered states.
Legalities of Psychedelic Therapy:
Overview of current legal frameworks surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Navigating the risks and opportunities as the field grows in therapeutic settings.
Cultural Sensitivity and Respect for Indigenous Practices:
Honoring the traditional use of psychedelics and sound in indigenous cultures.
Being mindful of cultural appropriation and integrating these practices with respect and integrity.
6. Practical Applications in Therapeutic Settings:
Designing a Psychedelic-Assisted Sound Therapy Session:
Step-by-step guidance on creating sound therapy sessions tailored to different stages of the psychedelic experience.
Facilitating Group Sound Journeys:
Techniques for leading group sessions and soundscapes during community or ceremonial settings.
Working with Diverse Populations:
Understanding how to adapt sound therapy approaches for different populations (e.g., trauma survivors, mental health clients, spiritual seekers).
Practical Applications:
Design and Lead Sound Therapy Sessions:
Develop the ability to create and facilitate sound-based healing environments tailored for psychedelic experiences.
Pre- and Post-Integration Support:
Learn to guide clients through preparation and integration using sound therapy as a key tool.
Hands-On Workshops:
Engage in immersive, experiential learning by practicing sound therapy techniques in altered states of consciousness.
Who Should Enroll:
Graduates of the Level 1 Sound Therapy Certification Program or those with a strong foundation in sound therapy.
Therapists, counselors, and healers seeking to incorporate sound therapy into psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Practitioners interested in expanding their expertise in sound therapy and its application in transformative, consciousness-expanding practices.
In Partnership with - Daybreak Therapy and Training is approved for CE credits by many professional organizations including: the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
Our training has also been approved for reimbursed PD hours by the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and meets continuing competency / CEU requirements of a number of counselling associations, organizations and regulatory bodies for psychotherapy professionals including the CRPO and OCSWSSW.
Please use this link to Pre - register and pay for the program.