MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Couples: Connection & Relational Growth

Workshop description

This full-day experiential workshop introduces participants to the theory and practice of MDMA-assisted therapy for couples, with a focus on relational healing, trauma integration, and therapeutic connection. Drawing on clinical trial experience and real-world applications, facilitator Dr. Anne Wagner will guide participants through the principles of delivering MDMA-assisted sessions in a couples therapy context.

The workshop will explore the use of MDMA as a tool to enhance safety, emotional openness, and trust between partners - especially in cases where trauma has impacted relational dynamics. Through clinical examples, experiential exercises, case-based discussion, and role play, attendees will gain practical tools for supporting couples in both psychedelic and non-psychedelic therapeutic contexts.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the field’s foremost researchers and clinicians in MDMA-assisted therapy for relational work.

Why attend?

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore the emerging frontier of MDMA-assisted therapy for couples, led by one of the field’s pioneers. Attendees will gain insight into the unique therapeutic dynamics MDMA can facilitate within a couple, how trauma manifests in relational systems, and how to safely and ethically support healing in a dyadic context.

Whether you work with couples in conventional therapy or are exploring psychedelic-assisted approaches, this training will deepen your understanding of relational healing, shared trauma processing, and the evolving clinical landscape of MDMA use in therapy.

Learning objectives

By participating in this workshop, attendees will:

• Understand the theoretical foundations of MDMA-assisted couples therapy
• Learn about the structure and outcomes of MDMA + Cognitive Behavioural Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD
• Explore the role of emotional safety, communication, and connection in trauma recovery within couples
• Gain insights into the preparation, dosing, and integration phases for couples in MDMA-assisted therapy
• Learn how to apply relational and trauma-informed principles even outside of psychedelic sessions
• Review case examples from clinical trials and real-world practice
• Discuss ethical, legal, and cultural considerations in offering MDMA-assisted therapy to couples
• Engage in experiential exercises focused on attunement, emotional presence, and relational reflection
• Reflect on personal and professional perspectives on supporting couples through deep emotional work

Eligibility criteria

This workshop is intended for professionals working in psychotherapy, couples counseling, trauma recovery, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Eligible participants may include, but are not limited to:

• Licensed or registered psychotherapists, psychologists, couples therapists, or counsellors
• Medical professionals working in mental health or trauma treatment
• Practitioners trained in, or currently enrolled in, recognised psychedelic-assisted therapy programs
• Researchers or educators focusing on trauma, relationships, or psychedelic therapies
• Experienced professionals working with non-ordinary states, ceremonial practices, or relational healing

Please note: Participation in this workshop does not qualify attendees as MDMA therapists or MAPS-trained practitioners.