Membership Details (OLD — practitioners-new, to retire)

Question 1

Unfortunately, because psychedelics are still controlled substances, we are not able to provide psychedelic-assisted therapy unless you have a doctor who is willing to prepare an application to the Special Access Program on your behalf. The criteria for eligibility for SAP can be found here. I am currently providing traditional psychotherapy and Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration therapy.

Answer

Unfortunately, because psychedelics are still controlled substances, we are not able to provide psychedelic-assisted therapy unless you have a doctor who is willing to prepare an application to the Special Access Program on your behalf. The criteria for eligibility for SAP can be found here. I am currently providing traditional psychotherapy and Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration therapy.

Question 2

It will be somewhere between $100 and $200/day depending on the day.

Answer

It will be somewhere between $100 and $200/day depending on the day.

Question 3

No. Practitioners hold the relationship with the client and are free to charge whatever they want. The practitioners’ only financial responsibility to Refuge (beyond the monthly membership fee) is to cover the ad hoc costs of using the infrastructure, such as renting the office, paying for medical monitoring, etc.

Answer

No. Practitioners hold the relationship with the client and are free to charge whatever they want. The practitioners’ only financial responsibility to Refuge (beyond the monthly membership fee) is to cover the ad hoc costs of using the infrastructure, such as renting the office, paying for medical monitoring, etc.

Question 4

There are no restrictions on your professional activities associated with your membership with Refuge. You are free to work in private practice or contract with another organization.

Answer

There are no restrictions on your professional activities associated with your membership with Refuge. You are free to work in private practice or contract with another organization.

Question 5

Most practitioners join for: (1) ongoing supervision and community in emerging modalities, (2) infrastructure they don’t want to build themselves (for PAT practitioners: space, medical protocols), (3) professional credibility, visibility and referrals through association with Refuge, (4) connection to practitioners in complementary modalities, and (5) opportunities to co-facilitate workshops and programs.

Answer

Most practitioners join for: (1) ongoing supervision and community in emerging modalities, (2) infrastructure they don’t want to build themselves (for PAT practitioners: space, medical protocols), (3) professional credibility, visibility and referrals through association with Refuge, (4) connection to practitioners in complementary modalities, and (5) opportunities to co-facilitate workshops and programs.

Question 6

Refuge members have profiles on our website that potential clients can view and contact directly. Additionally, members often refer to each other when clients need complementary care. We’re building infrastructure to support referrals, but Refuge doesn’t take payment or coordinate client matching—your practice remains independent.

Answer

Refuge members have profiles on our website that potential clients can view and contact directly. Additionally, members often refer to each other when clients need complementary care. We’re building infrastructure to support referrals, but Refuge doesn’t take payment or coordinate client matching—your practice remains independent.

Question 7

Everyone receives case consultation with an experienced mentor, community access, professional development opportunities, and referral network. Additional infrastructure like treatment space or medical oversight is provided based on your modality and scope of practice.

Answer

Everyone receives case consultation with an experienced mentor, community access, professional development opportunities, and referral network. Additional infrastructure like treatment space or medical oversight is provided based on your modality and scope of practice.

Question 8

Yes. Coaching, meditation, preparation, integration, somatic work, and harm reduction require deep expertise but not necessarily professional licenses. What matters is demonstrated competence, appropriate training and commitment to ongoing professional development, humility and integrity, and working within a scope of practice. Many highly experienced practitioners in this field aren’t licensed clinicians.

Answer

Yes. Coaching, meditation, preparation, integration, somatic work, and harm reduction require deep expertise but not necessarily professional licenses. What matters is demonstrated competence, appropriate training and commitment to ongoing professional development, humility and integrity, and working within a scope of practice. Many highly experienced practitioners in this field aren’t licensed clinicians.

Question 9

All members participate in monthly consultation groups. Licensed practitioners doing PAT receive may receive clinical supervision with Dr. Flanders, arranged separately. Emerging practitioners may receive additional mentorship.

Answer

All members participate in monthly consultation groups. Licensed practitioners doing PAT receive may receive clinical supervision with Dr. Flanders, arranged separately. Emerging practitioners may receive additional mentorship.

Question 10

Perfect. Many members work across modalities—a licensed therapist who also does integration work, a somatic practitioner who facilitates preparation sessions. Refuge supports the full range of what you offer.

Answer

Perfect. Many members work across modalities—a licensed therapist who also does integration work, a somatic practitioner who facilitates preparation sessions. Refuge supports the full range of what you offer.

Question 11

Non-licensed practitioners offer coaching, education, and support within their areas of training—whether that’s somatic work, integration, harm reduction, breathwork, couples facilitation, or other modalities. This is different from diagnosis, treatment planning, or medical oversight, which require licensure. Refuge provides ethical frameworks and peer consultation to help navigate appropriate boundaries.

Answer

Non-licensed practitioners offer coaching, education, and support within their areas of training—whether that’s somatic work, integration, harm reduction, breathwork, couples facilitation, or other modalities. This is different from diagnosis, treatment planning, or medical oversight, which require licensure. Refuge provides ethical frameworks and peer consultation to help navigate appropriate boundaries.

Question 12

Yes, and we encourage it. Members often work together—a therapist might collaborate with a somatic practitioner, or an integration coach might support a PAT client between sessions. These collaborations are arranged directly between practitioners based on client needs and mutual interest.

Answer

Yes, and we encourage it. Members often work together—a therapist might collaborate with a somatic practitioner, or an integration coach might support a PAT client between sessions. These collaborations are arranged directly between practitioners based on client needs and mutual interest.

Question 13

Complete the application describing your background, training, and practice. We review applications on a rolling basis and schedule brief interviews with promising candidates. We maintain high standards to ensure quality and safety.

Answer

Complete the application describing your background, training, and practice. We review applications on a rolling basis and schedule brief interviews with promising candidates. We maintain high standards to ensure quality and safety.

Question 14

Yes. Members can co-facilitate workshops, develop training programs, and contribute to community offerings. These create additional revenue opportunities and deepen the community

Answer

Yes. Members can co-facilitate workshops, develop training programs, and contribute to community offerings. These create additional revenue opportunities and deepen the community

Question 15

Yes. We support emerging practitioners alongside established ones. You’ll receive mentorship and guidance as appropriate to your experience level, and gradual client referrals as your capacity grows.

Answer

Yes. We support emerging practitioners alongside established ones. You’ll receive mentorship and guidance as appropriate to your experience level, and gradual client referrals as your capacity grows.

Question 16

Oui. Les membres peuvent coanimer des ateliers, développer des programmes de formation et contribuer aux initiatives communautaires. Ces activités offrent des occasions de revenus supplémentaires tout en renforçant la communauté.

Answer

Oui. Les membres peuvent coanimer des ateliers, développer des programmes de formation et contribuer aux initiatives communautaires. Ces activités offrent des occasions de revenus supplémentaires tout en renforçant la communauté.

Membership Details (OLD — practitioners-new, to retire)

What Your Membership Includes

Peer Consultation & Support

Practice Support & Professional Development

Community & Collaboration

Who Should Apply

Scope of Practice & Ethics

Monthly Investment: $100

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