Wild Mind Institute

This course is designed for mental health professionals who are working with — or preparing to work with — clients struggling after challenging psychedelic experiences. These clients often arrive feeling fragmented, haunted, or confused. 

Drawing on over a decade of clinical experience and an 11-step recovery framework, the course offers practical, evidence-informed tools to support recovery and integration.

You’ll be introduced to a clear, practice-based framework for understanding and treating psychedelic casualties — those left fragmented, haunted or confused after difficult psychedelic experiences. 

The course explores common symptoms, internal and external causes of distress, and practical treatment pathways. You’ll deepen your ability to support clients through the destabilisation that can follow a challenging journey.

The training is delivered across 8 self-paced modules, released weekly over 8 weeks — though you can take as long as you need. 

You’ll receive over 30 hours of video content, along with practical tools, real-world case examples, and a comprehensive 11-step recovery process. 

You’ll also gain access to two live group supervision sessions and our ongoing peer community after Module 5.

CPD Eligibility

This course is suitable for psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, and other registered professionals.

It offers up to 24 hours of self-assessed CPD.

A Certificate of Completion and course outline are provided.

International participants may be able to claim CPD — check with your local professional body.

Live Supervision & Practitioner Community

From Week 5, you’ll be invited to join two live group supervision sessions (included in your enrolment) and gain ongoing access to our peer community of graduates. 

These sessions are a powerful space for exploring real cases, asking questions, and learning from others doing this work in the field. Additional supervision sessions are available year-round for continued support.

Course Content

Includes 2 x 2-hour live supervision sessions and ongoing membership in our dynamic graduate community of Bad Trip Integration therapists.

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INTRODUCTION

Orientation to the training

PART 1: SYMPTOMS

Module One – The Psychedelic Landscape

An overview of psychedelic use and the rise of challenging experiences

Module Two – What is a “Psychedelic Casualty”?

Defining the territory and common presentations

Module Three – Categories of Bad Trip

A typology of difficult and destabilising psychedelic experiences

PART 2: CAUSES

Module Four – The Role of Context

Understanding how set, setting, and relational holding shape outcomes

Module Five – The Role of Fear

Exploring how fear functions within psychedelic distress

Module Six – The Role of Psychic Material

Depth-oriented material: trauma, archetypes, spiritual crises, and more

PART 3: TREATMENT

Module Seven – An 11-Step Recovery Process

Sean’s structured, practical framework for recovery and integration

PART 4: YOUR PRACTICE

Module Eight – Looking Ahead

Building confidence in psychedelic-related clinical work, referrals, boundaries, and ethical practice

CONCLUSION

Closing reflections and next steps

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What Practitioners Are Saying

“This training has both depth and pragmatism, and I will use what I learned every day. The content is invaluable not just for Bad Trip Integration, but for psychotherapy in general.”

— Dr. Mary Emeleus, Consultant Psychiatrist

“The training was brilliant. Sean is a highly skilled facilitator, and the content was both conceptually rigorous and deeply practical. I came away feeling inspired and much more confident to work in the Bad Trip Integration space.”

— Edward Croger, Clinical Psychologist

“This course gave me a clear, structured model that integrates seamlessly with trauma-informed therapy. I now feel confident supporting those who have experienced bad psychedelic trips. Sean delivers a wealth of knowledge in an easy-to-digest format.”

— Jayke Parish, Psychologist

“The maps and models make intuitive sense and felt immediately usable. Sean balances philosophical depth with pragmatic clarity, making this training a must for anyone working with non-ordinary states.”

— Sarah Brooke, Mental Health Social Worker & Somatic Psychotherapist

Enrol Today

This 8-week, self-paced course gives you 12 months of access to over 30 hours of training — including video modules, downloadable resources, 2 x live supervision sessions, and entry into an active peer community of Bad Trip Integration therapists.

Course Fee

- One-time payment: $990 AUD

- Or choose a 3-part payment plan (3 x $350)

Start Anytime – first module is unlocked immediately. The course then unfolds weekly, with full access for a year.