In May 2022, the training team delivered their second in-person training retreat of the year. The cohort was facilitated by lead trainers Marcela Ot’alora, G., M.A., L.P.C., and Bruce Poulter, M.P.H. The cohort included four assistant trainers: Sara Gael, M.A., Chris Stauffer, M.D., Jennifer Jones, M.D., and Nicole Sylvestre, L.P.C. The training retreat consisted of video case presentations, practice scenarios, guest speakers, yoga, nature hikes, technology-assisted experiential exercises with Entheo Digital, and live music.
The team is preparing for their next retreat which will take place from June 12-19 in New York.
Upcoming 2022 Trainings
The 2022 training schedule has been posted on the training website, including options for a blended (online/in person) training format and an entirely virtual training format.
Blended Format Cohorts:
- May 22-28, Colorado • Online Course began in April
- June 12-19, New York • Online Course begins in May
- September 12-18, North Carolina • Online Course begins in August
- September 25-October 1, Colorado • Online Course begins in August
- October 9-14, New York • Online Course begins in September
Virtual Cohort:
- Fall 2022 (October-January)
Application Information
Apply online for the MDMA Therapy Training Program!
Applications are now being accepted for future training cohorts; previously submitted applications will remain on file and will be reviewed for upcoming training opportunities.
Guided by our commitment to deliver on our public benefit promise that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to heal, MAPS Public Benefit Corporation is growing its MAPS Health Equity Leadership Program for Providers (formerly Health Equity Scholarship). Establishing a trusting relationship between providers and patients is essential to effective therapy, with longstanding evidence supporting the alignment of the social identities between giver and receiver of therapy for improving treatment outcomes, safety, and trust.
For eligible applicants interested in applying for our Health Equity Leadership Program, please find more information and the link to the application on our scholarship webpage.
