Treatment for adolescents
At Reunion, we are dedicated to offering innovative, evidence-based treatments to support the mental health and well-being of adolescents and their families.
Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy
Psychedelic assisted Psychotherapy may offer therapeutic benefits for adolescents experiencing certain mental health conditions when other treatments have not produced sufficient results. Our approach combines novel treatment with robust psychotherapy support, ensuring that adolescents and their families receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs.
Conditions Psychedelic treatment may support
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
For adolescents struggling with persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities, PaP may offer a rapid reduction in depressive symptoms.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Adolescents suffering from chronic anxiety and excessive worry may experience relief through PaP treatment, helping them regain a sense of calm and control.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Traumatic experiences during childhood or adolescence can significantly impact mental health. Psychedelic treatment has demonstrated promise in reducing the intensity of PTSD symptoms, allowing young people to process trauma more effectively.
Suicidality
Psychedelic treatment can be particularly effective in reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. For adolescents experiencing acute suicidal ideation, this novel therapy may provide rapid relief, offering a crucial window of time to implement longer-term therapeutic interventions.
Our integrated approach: Psychedelics as an adjunct to psychotherapy
Clinical research suggests that the therapeutic use of Psychedelic treatments may be more effective when integrated with psychotherapy. While Psychedelics may induce altered states that support emotional processing, it is not intended to function as a standalone treatment. In our clinic, this treatment is used only as an adjunct to psychotherapy, under medical supervision and in accordance with federal regulations.
Our clinical team works collaboratively with adolescents and their families to provide structured psychological support through the course of treatment, including preparation, monitoring, and integration.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions to help adolescents process their experiences, explore their emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Group Therapy
Peer support groups where adolescents can share their experiences in a safe, supportive environment, reducing feelings of isolation and providing opportunity for vicarious learning.
Family Therapy
Sessions that include parents and siblings to improve family communication, understanding, and cohesion, fostering a supportive home environment.
Disclaimer
Reunion Psychedelic Therapy operates as a provincially licensed and College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)–accredited medical clinic offering psychedelic-assisted therapy. All treatments are prescribed and administered under the supervision of qualified medical professionals in accordance with CPSA standards, Health Canada regulations, and evidence-informed clinical protocols.
How it works
Referral & Intake
Clients begin the process with a referral from a regulated health professional. A comprehensive review of their medical and clinical history is then conducted to determine eligibility and safety.
Preparation Sessions
At least one preparatory psychotherapy session is held to establish treatment goals, clarify expectations, and outline safety protocols.
Dosing Sessions
PaP is administered in-clinic under the supervision of medical professionals. It is given in sub-anesthetic doses while heart rate and blood pressure are closely monitored.
Integration Sessions
Follow-up psychotherapy sessions help the client process their experience, reinforce therapeutic insights, and support the integration of these insights into daily life.
Take the first step
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy!
Referrals
Patients must have a referral from their most responsible physician, nurse practitioner, or other regulated health professional with a PRACID before our intake and screening process.
Have questions?
We are here to help. For more information or inquiries, contact us.
FAQs
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There are multiple routes of administration for Psychedelic medicines. At Reunion Medicine is administered by intramuscular injection or by sublingual lozenge.
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The most common experience from treatment is short-term dissociation. This medication often distorts your perception of sight and sound while producing experiences of detachment from your environment or yourself, allowing you to gain new perspectives. During treatment, you may also temporarily experience the following:
feeling separate from your thoughts and feelings
visual hallucinations
alterations in perception of time and space
intense emotional states
headaches
nausea
dizziness
blurred vision
drowsiness
elevated mood
anxiety
elevations in blood pressure and heart rate
A member from our interdisciplinary team will be with you for the duration of your experience to assist and support you through any physical, emotional, or psychological challenges you may experience. You will never be left alone.
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Dosing sessions are typically 2.5 - 3 hours in length. However depending on which psychedelic medicine is being used, your session could be up to 6 hours in length.
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Costs will vary depending on your personalized treatment plan. Please refer to our Fees page to learn about cost of each service per session.
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Some services may be eligible for partial or full coverage by your private health insurance/employee benefits plan. If applicable, you are responsible for contacting your insurance company directly for questions regarding coverage of these services, to learn details of your coverage, verify that services will be covered by your policy, and any conditions of this coverage.
“Psychedelics don’t show you something different; they show you more of what’s already there within you.”