Come join Psychedelics in Social Work at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice for an enlightening panel discussion on the perspectives surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapy. Featuring Geoff Bathje, Kevin Barrett, and Jordon Dobrowski, our panel of practitioners will dive into the benefits, challenges, and potential cultural impacts of this innovative approach to healing. Whether you're a student, practitioner, or simply curious about the field, this event is a great opportunity to critically think about an emerging field. Don't miss out on this unique chance to explore the intersection of psychedelics and therapy!
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Our guest bios:
Geoff Bathje (he/him) is a co-founder of The Sana Healing Collective, a Chicago-based non-profit organization committed to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy alongside other integrative practices. Dr. Bathje’s own work focuses primarily on substance use and addiction, multicultural issues, trauma, and the mind-body connection in therapy. Alongside his research on cultural competence, harm reduction, and the medicinal use of psychedelics, Dr. Bathje is deeply invested in community psychology, community organizing and activism, and intersectional approaches to social justice.
Jordan Dobrowski (she/they) is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in providing psychotherapy to youth and adults in both English and Spanish. She received her Masters in Social Work with certificates in trauma-informed care and culturally responsive mental health care for immigrant families from the University of Chicago in 2018. In addition to their private practice, Willow & Leaf Counseling, Jordan has been an educator for Naropa University and the Integrative Psychiatry Institute’s Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy training programs. Jordan orients their work on anti-oppressive and client-centered practices drawing from ACT, IFS, EMDR and other expressive modalities. Her clinical interests include chronic illness, neurodivergence, sexual and gender identity development, treatment-resistant depression, trauma, co-dependency and cultural concerns. She identifies as neurodiverse, chronically ill, and queer.
Kevin Barrett is a Chicago based psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. He specializes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy helping people gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. He is a candidate at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis with additional training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the mental health needs of the queer community.