10:00 - 10:50 – Meet & Greet
11:00 - 11:50 – Psilocybin & TRD: Emerging Research (Jane Walker)
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 14:50 – Keynote: Psychedelics and Psychodynamic Therapy (Ross McPherson)
15:00 - 15:50 – Defining the Mystical Experience (Tori Tak)
Opening Reception
9:00 - 10:20 – Keynote: Integrating Religion in Psychedelic Psychotherapy (Louise Aitchison)
10:30 - 11:20: Psychedelics & the Law: Navigating Legal Issues as a Psychiatrist (Sierra Sadler)
11:20 – 12:00: Break
12:00 - 14:00: Young Researchers Luncheon
14:00 - 14:50: Strengthening the Therapeutic Alliance with Psilocybin (Brad Rutherford)
15:00 - 15:50: Psilocybin or SSRIs? What does the data show? (Angeline Lopez)
16:00 - 16:50: Q&A with Dr. Lopez
18:00: SPP Executive Dinner
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch
Opening Reception
10:00 - 11:20: Keynote: The Psychopharmacology of Psiloycbin (Alexander Medal)
11:20 - 12:00: Q&A with Dr. Medal
12:00 - 14:00: Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:50: Psychedelics & the Brain: Understanding the Neuroscience (Sonia Honisch)
15:00 - 15:50: Ayahuasca, LSD, & DMT: Exploring Alternative Psychedelics for TRD (Cynthia Nguyen)
19:00 - 22:00: Annual Awards Gala
Join us for a captivating keynote presentation by Dr. Louise Aitchison, a leading psychiatrist renowned for her work in integrating religion and spirituality into psychodynamic therapy. Dr. Aitchison's insightful address will delve into the complex interplay between religious beliefs, psychological processes, and therapeutic interventions, shedding light on innovative approaches to holistic healing and spiritual well-being.
Dr. McPherson has been practicing for over 30 years, and has been a member of our organization for 20. Join us as we celebrate his achievements and designate him as a lifetime fellow at this year's awards gala. Get to know Dr. McPherson better by reading an exclusive interview with him here.
Dr. Alexander Medal, a distinguished psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist, will deliver an illuminating keynote presentation on the psychopharmacology of psilocybin. Drawing from his vast expertise in pharmacological research, Dr. Medal will explore the mechanisms of action, therapeutic potential, and clinical implications of psilocybin, offering invaluable insights into its role in psychiatric treatment and mental health care.