ACT Meets Psychedelic Therapy: A Pre-Conference Workshop with Jason Luoma

Name: ACT Meets Psychedelic Therapy: A Pre-Conference Workshop with Jason Luoma
Start: 2025-09-25T09:00:00+02:00
Location: Elite Hotel Marina Tower

Schedule

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC+02:00

Location

Elite Hotel Marina Tower | Nacka, ST

Organized in collaboration with Borealis Psychedelic Science Summit (September 26–27)
Read more at: https://borealissummit.com
This full-day workshop offers an introduction to psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) with a unique focus on how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can support and strengthen this emerging modality. Led by Jason Luoma, PhD – an internationally recognized ACT trainer and researcher involved in several psychedelic clinical trials – the day will combine theory, clinical applications, and opportunities for reflection and discussion.
Why ACT and Psychedelics?
Psychedelic therapy shows promise for conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction. But psychedelics are not a stand-alone cure—they are catalysts for emotional insight and change. ACT offers an evidence-based framework for integrating these experiences into lasting transformation, by cultivating psychological flexibility, values-based action, and mindful presence.
What the workshop includes:
-> An overview of psychedelic-assisted therapy, including the therapist’s role in preparation, dosing, and integration
-> How ACT’s six core processes map onto the phases of PAT
-> Case examples and insights from clinical trials with psilocybin and MDMA
-> Practical tools and metaphors to support clients before and after psychedelic sessions
-> Reflections on ethical practice, cultural considerations, and the evolving legal landscape
-> Information about further training pathways and harm reduction strategies for clinicians
Who is it for?
This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who want to better understand how psychedelic-assisted therapy may complement their clinical work, or who want to engage in more informed conversations with clients about psychedelics. No prior experience with ACT or psychedelic therapy is required.
Practical Information:
The workshop is held at Elite Hotel Marina Tower and includes a high-quality lunch and traditional Swedish fika. It offers a more intimate and focused learning environment ahead of the larger Borealis Summit.
Ticket Prices (including VAT):
-> Conference participants: 2,990 SEK (2,490 SEK with student ID)
-> Non-participants: 3,790 SEK (2,990 SEK with student ID)
About Jason Luoma, PhD
Jason is a clinical psychologist and peer-reviewed ACT trainer based in Portland, Oregon. He has over 25 years of experience in ACT, co-authored two of the most influential ACT books for clinicians, and played a central role in shaping the field of contextual behavioral science. In recent years, he has worked as a therapist and researcher in several clinical trials involving MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapy. He is co-founder of the Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus, which evaluates legal psilocybin services in Oregon.
About Lavin
This workshop is hosted by Lavin, a new Swedish platform for education and training in psychedelic care. Lavin integrates clinical expertise with harm-reduction principles to support the safe and ethical use of psychedelics in healthcare.