AMAPP Year Workshop & Social Celebration

Science and Possibility: Navigational Tools and Skills for State and Trait Transformation

Date: February 15th | Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: Tree of Life, Kew
Cost:

Workshop (30 people max): $50 10am-5pm
Social Celebration: $40 5pm-10pm (100 people max).

Event Overview

Join us for a transformative day of learning, sharing, and connection tailored for multidisciplinary professionals in the psychedelic field. This event is designed to deepen understanding, foster community, and celebrate the possibilities of psychedelic-assisted therapies. With workshops, discussions, and creative explorations, the day will culminate in an evening celebration of art, music, and connection.

Morning Program
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Welcome & Acknowledgment
Kickstart the day with an introduction to AMAPP, meet fellow members of the team and morning tea.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm: [Session To Be Announced]

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Break
Enjoy a casual lunch and connect with others in the community. Bring a plate of food to share!

Afternoon Program
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Somato-Psychedelic Integration
Speaker: Dr. Frederick Swann (B. App. Sc. Chiropractic, B. App. Sc. Clinical Science)
Explore the role of body-based practices in psychedelic therapy, focusing on the down-regulation of anxiety, the release of emotions, and achieving ease and flow. This session will delve into how unresolved psychic content is stored in the body and the most effective ways to create a safe and stable container for processing.

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Lana Sciberras: The Wonders & Challenges of Being a Psychedelic Psychotherapist
Speaker: Lana Sciberras, MCounsHS, Adv Dip Gestalt Therapy
Lana will share insights and experiences from her work as a psychedelic psychotherapist, highlighting the unique challenges and rewards of this field. She is a Clinical Psychotherapist trained in Gestalt Therapy and Process-oriented Psychology, Mindfulness and Compassion therapies. She has worked in private practice for over 20 years and facilitated inpatient and outpatient therapy groups in a psychiatric setting. She also specialises in addiction therapy. She is a devoted meditator and accredited facilitator trainer of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy groups for relapse prevention for depression.

She is part of Monash University’s Clinical Psychedelic Lab having been trained by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). She is currently a therapist on the MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy trial for severe PTSD. She is also working as a psychedelic psychotherapist in three Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy trials for TRD. Lana is a clinical supervisor working with individual clients and clinical groups and facilitates Reflective Practice Clinical Supervision for the Trauma and ICU teams at The Alfred Hospital.

Evening Program
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Social Celebration
Step into a creative space filled with connection, music, food, and art therapy across multiple rooms.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Role of Art in Psychedelic Integration
Explore the synergy between art therapy, somatic practices, and psychedelic integration. This interactive workshop invites participants to tap into imagistic sensitivity and non-verbal ways of knowing. Participants will engage in creative expression through art-making and reflective writing, contributing to a collaborative art project displayed at the event.

Evening Celebration:
The evening will continue with a communal atmosphere of celebration, including music, art, and connection. Please bring a musical instrument if you wish to contribute to the gathering. Contact drlani.roy@amapp.au if you'd like to offer your musical talents or other creative contributions.

Highlights:

A day filled with learning, creativity, and shared exploration.
A collaborative art project created by all participants.
A social celebration with food, music, and a collective space for meaningful connection.

Note: Participants are encouraged to bring personal artwork or altered-state art to contribute to the Altered State Art Wall, creating a memorable spot for group photos and reflection.

Evening Program

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Social Celebration
Step into a creative space filled with connection, music, food, and art therapy across multiple rooms.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Role of Art in Psychedelic Integration

Explore the synergy between art therapy, somatic practices, and psychedelic integration. This interactive workshop invites participants to tap into imagistic sensitivity and non-verbal ways of knowing. Participants will engage in creative expression through art-making and reflective writing, contributing to a collaborative art project displayed at the event.

Evening Celebration:
The evening will continue with a communal atmosphere of celebration, including music, art, and connection. Please bring a musical instrument if you wish to contribute to the gathering.

Contact drlani.roy@amapp.au if you'd like to offer your musical talents or other creative contributions.

Highlights:

A day filled with learning, creativity, and shared exploration.
Opportunities to meet and ask questions of AMAPP board and volunteers
A collaborative art project created by all participants.
A social celebration with food, music, and a collective space for meaningful connection.

Note: Participants are encouraged to bring personal artwork or altered-state art to contribute to the Altered State Art Wall, creating a memorable spot for group photos and reflection.

Let's start the New Year with shared wisdom, creativity, and the spirit of community.