ICP Salon Series: Psychedelics: Pitfalls and Promises

Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 12 to 3pm PT

A free zoom event for active ICP members 3 CE’s

program description:

This 3-hour class will cover the history of the “classic” psychedelics, their integration into mental health care and clinical utility in psychoanalytic treatment. We will focus on the psychopharmacology of these substances in passing and discuss ethical and legal considerations. The seminar is designed to prepare analysts for clinical encounters with patients who wish to discuss the adjunctive use of substances as part of their treatment. 2-3 readings will be recommended prior to the seminar to deepen participants understanding of the topic.

Learning objectives:
At the end of the program participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the historical use of classic psychedelics within psychiatry and psychology, including the contemporary resurgence of interest in psychedelics.
  2. Identify at least three substances classified as “classic” psychedelics and summarize their primary neurobiological mechanisms of action.
  3. Identify potential intersections between psychedelic experiences and psychoanalytic treatment, including transference and meaning-making.
  4. Formulate clinical responses to patients who inquire about or disclose psychedelic use within the context of ongoing psychoanalytic treatment

presenter:

Leonard Bearne, Psy.D.

Leonard Bearne, Psy.D., is a Training and Supervising Analyst. In addition to his analytic practice, he teaches and also works with individuals integrating psychedelic experiences, particularly those labelled “bad trips”. His office is in Westwood.

Pricing: Licensed Mental Health Professionals/Academics – free Zoom meeting for active ICP members.

CE-Credits: 3

Registrants must attend the live zoom program for its entirety to receive CE credits as required by the APA. No partial credit will be awarded. CE credits are issued as requested on the registration to members with an active Mental Health Professionals/Academics license.

Recording: This program will be recorded. This recording is available to those who have registered for the event. CE Credits can only be awarded to those who attend the live Zoom event, not for watching the recording.

Registration ends on June 13, 2026 at 10am PT

Zoom links will be sent 48 hours before the event and again at 10:15am on the day of the event.

If you do not receive the link by 11:15am PT on June 13, 2026, please contact the ICP office at [email protected]

CE Credit

3 CE’s

Special Accommodations

Please submit any requests for Special Accommodations to the ICP Office prior to registering or at your earliest convenience to ensure that we are able to assist.

The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis (ICP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis (ICP) is a continuing education provider that has been approved by the American Psychological Association, a California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognized approval agency.

No one in the planning or presentation of this activity has any relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest to disclose.

The Presenter/s will receive an honorarium.

Due to United States sanctions, we regret that we are unable to provide online access to our programs for people who are located in Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.