By Julian Bost So, you’re thinking about becoming a psychedelic therapist? Numinus’ goal is to pave the path to certification for folks interested in this profound healing modality. We offer a range of courses to help fully prepare you for work and experiences in this field. Our Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy course is the first step. Collaborating with the folks over at Healing Maps, we created this blog series to provide both scientific rigour and practical insights into the training journey of a psychedelic-therapist. Whether you’re a therapist looking to expand your skillset ..read more

LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide *The Trevor Project (2021) has estimated that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13-24 seriously consider suicide each year in the US and at least one suicide attempt occurs every 45 seconds. *Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10–24 year-olds. *LGBTQ youth are at significantly higher risk for suicide risk: more than four times as likely to attempt suicide and nearly three times more likely to consider suicide compared to cisgender/heterosexual youth. *The increasing number of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the US has correlated with increasin ..read more

Group Ketamine-Assisted Therapy From The Perspective Of A Therapist   When I first started bringing up the idea of group ketamine therapy to my patients as a potential option, I did so somewhat timidly, often prefacing the conversation with “ok, now hear me out” or “I know it sounds strange…group therapy but with ketamine”. This was in part because the idea and execution of it was new to me, my hopes for positive outcomes were still a hypothesis and in part, because the patients I spoke with about it were immediately incredulous and skeptical, not only of group therapy work, but also of t ..read more

We’ve put together a list of Suicide Prevention resources. We’re here to support you. Emergency/Crisis Support Whatever you’re facing, you are not alone. If you’re currently in crisis, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or need immediate help, please seek support through the following channels:  CANADA Call the national suicide helpline at 1.833.456.4566 or call 911. Visit https://talksuicide.ca/  UNITED STATES Call the national suicide helpline at 988 or call 911. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ Resources I’m Having Thoughts of Suicide – Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention ..read more

Dear Numiverse Parents,  As the summer days have winded down, it’s that time of year again – back to school!  The excitement and anticipation have been building, and we want to support this journey with grace through transitioning back to school. Following is a practical back-to-school guide to help you and your child kickstart the academic year with confidence.  What’s Our Why?  Let’s first remember why putting forth all the effort we do to send off our children on their academic adventures, is worth it!  Education and Knowledge Acquisition: School is the corners ..read more

3 Benefits of Using a Harm Reduction Framework in Your Therapy Practice According to a recent study by the National Institute of Health, psychedelic use is on the rise. The percentages of young people who said they used hallucinogens in the past year had been fairly consistent for the past few decades, until 2020 when rates of use began spiking. In 2021, 8% of young adults said they have used a psychedelic drug in the past year, the highest proportion since the survey began in 1988. Reported hallucinogens included LSD, mescaline, peyote, shrooms, PCP and MDMA (aka molly or ecstasy). With this ..read more

= Authors = Aarchie Soni, BHSc Health Sciences Candidate 2024, McMaster University Jenni Diamond, OT Reg. (Ont.)   Recovery after Concussion A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, occurring from an impact to the head or body and resulting in concussion symptoms. Spontaneous recovery from a sports-related concussion typically occurs within 2-3 weeks, however, up to 30% of patients may have longer recovery times.1 You can read more about concussions in general on our previous blog post here. Guidelines for recovery after concussions and symptom management have changed quite a bit ..read more

Eating disorders affect millions of people worldwide, presenting complex challenges that often require comprehensive and innovative approaches to treatment. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy as a transformative tool in the realm of mental health. This blog post explores the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy for eating disorders, shedding light on its promising benefits and the implications it may have for the future of treatment. Introduction Eating disorders affect at least 9% of the population, or 70 million people ..read more

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Fundamentals & The Numinus Care Model   Dr. Devon Christie is the Senior Lead of Psychedelic Programs with Numinus and one of our lead trainers. This August, we’re offering two cohorts of our Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy training program to meet the growing demand for education in the space. We sat down with Dr.Christie to talk about the program, why psychedelic-assisted therapy is so important, and how the Numinus Model of Care.   Introduce yourself briefly and your experience with psychedelics I’m Dr. Devon Christie, and I’m the Seni ..read more

Honouring yourself and what drives you. Meet Dr.Hyehyun Paek, Psychiatrist for Numinus in Montreal! We recently sat down with Dr.Paek and discuss her role at Numinus, her tips for self-care, and her love for the mission at Numinus.  — What brought you to Numinus? I stumbled upon Numinus serendipitously when I started my psychiatry practice out of Mindspace in Montreal. Soon after, Numinus began their psychedelics-assisted program here. I was impressed by the dedication to advance this field and all the different facets of Numinus such as research, training and client-oriented service ..read more