Training | Launch: September 2025

The first cohort began in September 2025 in Geneva.

A pilot group of 20 participants, selected through an application process, is following a unique training program that combines theoretical, practical, and experiential modules (holotropic breathwork, meditation, and body-oriented approaches).
A distinctive feature: the active involvement of peer patients and a transdisciplinary perspective integrating scientific, clinical, and experiential knowledge.

Who is the training for?

The program is intended for healthcare professionals — particularly doctors, psychologists, and nurses — as well as other applicants whose profiles meet the eligibility criteria.
Important: In Switzerland, only physicians may administer psychedelics, and only with special authorization from the Federal Office of Public Health. Other professionals participate under their own professional responsibility.

Objectives

● Develop clinical, ethical, and practical competencies for psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT).
● Ensure safe practice in full compliance with Swiss law (LStup).
● Cultivate a reflective and professional therapeutic attitude.
● Integrate the structuring contribution of peer patients.
● Encourage clinical innovation and risk reduction.

Pilot program 2025–2026

Duration: 14 months · Location: Geneva · Format: 12 weekend modules

Main content

● Clinical case studies (LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine)
● Key themes: end-of-life care, addiction, treatment-resistant depression, traumatic dissociation
● Experiential approaches: holotropic breathwork, meditation, psychocorporal methods
● Ethics, Swiss law, informed consent, and safety
● Testimonies and active participation of peer patients

Values and organization

The training program is rigorous and respectful, grounded in ethics and professional integrity.
It is organised by the Conscience and Mental Health Foundation (Geneva), under the supervision of an Educational and Certification Committee.
Participants are assessed continuously through exams, a final paper, and a skills portfolio.
Official recognition is currently being sought (Federal Certificate and university/HES credits).