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Which Psychedelic Therapy Training Pathway Is Right for Me?
Medically reviewed by Jacque Lovely, RN MN MBA PMP Reg# 74334 | Head of Western Operations at ATMA CENA ATMA CENA offers three psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) training pathways: Prescriber, Clinical, and Integrative. The right one for you is determined by your profession and your provincial scope of practice — not by preference. This guide helps …
Advanced Ketamine Therapy Training for Professionals
As the field of mental health continues to evolve, innovative treatments like ketamine therapy are gaining recognition for their effectiveness in addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. For professionals looking to expand their skill set and offer cutting-edge treatment options, obtaining a Ketamine Therapy Certification is essential. This certification equips practitioners …
How to Become a Certified Psychedelic Therapist in Canada in 2026
Once considered fringe, psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is now at the forefront of conversations about the future of mental health. In Canada, as we move through 2025 and into 2026, practitioners are beginning to explore how evidence-based therapy, neuroscience, and traditional knowledge systems can come together in clinical and research settings. This guide highlights the current …
How to Get Psychedelic Therapy Certification in Canada
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is reshaping mental health care in Canada. With evidence from top institutions like MAPS and Johns Hopkins University, treatments using psychedelics are showing promising results—especially for depression, PTSD, and anxiety that haven’t responded to conventional therapy. As this field grows, so does the need for well-trained professionals. Getting trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy is …
Finding Your Path: Which Psychedelic Therapy Training Fits Your Future?
If you work in mental health or wellness, chances are you’ve been hearing more about psychedelic-assisted therapy. Maybe a client has asked you about it. Maybe you’ve read about new research. Or maybe you’re just personally curious about how psychedelics are being used in therapeutic settings. It’s a fascinating time — but also a confusing …
Growing Together: ATMA CENA’s Collaborative Care Model
When I met Vu Tran at the MAPS conference in Denver in 2023, neither of us could have predicted how quickly our vision would take root. What began as a conversation between two business owners, one in Edmonton, one in Calgary has grown into a network of 13 partner clinics across Canada, all working to …
You’ve Been Called Into This Work – Finding Your Place in Psychedelic Therapy
For many therapists, the call toward psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) doesn’t arrive as a career decision — it arrives as a pull. A quiet but undeniable feeling that there’s more to healing than what traditional talk therapy can reach. Over the past few years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of clinicians who’ve followed that call. Some describe …
Why Psychedelic Therapy Training Matters
Over the last five years, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of therapists as they step into psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT). I’m not a therapist myself, but I’ve had a front-row seat to their journeys — the curiosity, the hesitation, the breakthroughs. Recently, I sat in on a webinar with Dr. Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo. His …
How ATMA CENA is Creating a Nationwide Clinic Network for Therapists
The realm of mental health treatment is rapidly changing, particularly with the rise of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT). At ATMA CENA, we are committed to leading this change by establishing a clinic network that empowers therapists across Canada to integrate these innovative therapies into their practices. Our goal is to create a supportive community for therapists, …