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  • Psychedelic research is expanding for mental health disorders like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance use.
  • Mystical-type experiences during psychedelic sessions are linked to clinical improvements.
  • Historically, psychedelic use is tied to spiritual and ceremonial practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue for the integration of clinical chaplains into psychedelic-assisted therapies.
  • To propose a set of competencies for chaplains in this novel therapeutic context.
  • To highlight the need for specialized spiritual care in psychedelic research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and expert consensus on the role of chaplains in spiritual and emotional support.
  • Development of a competency framework for chaplains in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
  • Discussion of training and supervised experience pathways for chaplains.

Main Results:

  • Clinical chaplains possess unique skills in spiritual inquiry, empathic presence, and ethical engagement.
  • A lack of spiritual and religious training exists among many interprofessional practitioners in psychedelic therapy.
  • Chaplains can provide crucial support for patients undergoing profound spiritual and emotional experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Chaplains are valuable assets in psychedelic-assisted therapies, offering specialized spiritual and religious care.
  • Integrating chaplains enhances the safety, sensitivity, and potential for insight and growth in participants.
  • Specialized education and supervised experience are recommended for chaplains entering this field.