Introduction to Equitable Care

First and foremost, the course is an introduction to the delivery of equitable care, to diverse populations, in entheogenic settings. The course examines historical frameworks and perspectives in the practice of entheogenic or psychedelic therapies, the nature of their strengths and shortcomings in equitable care, and provides the groundwork for developing cultural humility as a client-focused facilitator. The course invites the student to understand their role as a dynamic advocate in creating a more equitable future for those seeking care.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the components of a social determinant of health.
Develop an analytical framework to examine health equity and its relation to cultural equity within current and perspective client populations.
Learn how racial justice is integrally tied to health equity, particularly how racial privilege and systemic racism are part of historical and contemporary health outcomes on the individual level and community level.
Understand the historical underpinnings and social impacts of drug policies in the United States within individuals and communities.
Learn how systemic inequity, particularly health inequity, can perpetuate intergenerational trauma.
Understand the strengths of collaboration within healthcare systems for developing a responsible referral and support system for current and perspective clients.