MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Trauma: New Frontiers in Healing

Recorded on May 22, 2022 as part of the Meeting Point Radical Wellness Fair

MDMA assisted psychotherapy has emerged as a new frontier in the healing of PTSD. Join us for this short presentation and Q&A, where we will explore the possibilities and hope this treatment offers. We will talk about the current state of the research, what this treatment consists of, paying special attention to the importance of set, setting, integration, and support. There will be time for Q & A as well.

About the Presenters:

Marlo Pedroso, LICSW, is a trauma-focused therapist, teacher, and facilitator. He recently completed a MAPS certification in MDMA-assisted therapy and is excited about what this modality adds to the existing array of trauma focused therapy and healing.

Clare McBee, LICSW is a clinician and activist in private practice. She specializes in providing LGBTQI+ affirming trauma healing to adults using EMDR, Sensorimotor Psycotherapy, IFS and feminist/anti-oppression psychodynamic therapies. She completed her MAPS training in MDMA-assisted therapy in 2021, and recently became a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy provider.

Train Your Brain: Using Body-Based Strategies to Restore Our "Window of Tolerance"

Facilitated by Clare McBee, LICSW on February 14, 2021 as part of the annual Meeting Point Radical Wellness Fair.

During this experiential workshop, you will learn about the concept of the “Window of Tolerance” to understand what happens to your brain/nervous system when you’re feeling triggered. Together, we will practice somatic strategies for working with moments when you’re not feeling grounded.