On-Demand CE Training
EP 403: The Five S’s of Safety: Empowering Women Through Intentional Psychedelic Exploration
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.
1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work- 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners- 1 Contact Hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours.
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for nursing contact hours.
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours.
Important Notice: The podcast included in this continuing education course was originally published by Behavioral Health Today and is used with permission. Continuing education credit is available only through successful completion of the CEU Creations course requirements, including any required assessments or evaluations. Listening to the podcast through Behavioral Health Today or any other platform does not qualify for CE credit.
Created On: 9/24/26
Target Audience:
This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.
Instructional Level:
Intermediate
Overview:
This continuing education course examines the role of preparation, safety, informed consent, and ongoing support in psychedelic exploration, with particular attention to the experiences and mental health needs of women. Based on the Behavioral Health Today episode featuring wellness and psychedelic educator Linden Schaffer, the course introduces the Five S’s of Safety: screening, set, setting, support, and sustainability. Participants will consider how physical and psychological readiness, expectations, environment, community support, and post-experience integration can influence psychedelic experiences and their potential outcomes. The course also explores considerations that may be especially relevant to women, including hormonal transitions, societal pressures, personal agency, and the importance of creating informed and supportive environments for psychedelic exploration.
Outline:
- Introduction to Psychedelic Exploration and Women’s Wellness
- Understanding the Five S’s of Safety
- Screening and Assessing Readiness
- Set: Mindset, Expectations, and Intention
- Setting: Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
- Support, Community, and Informed Decision-Making
- Sustainability, Integration, and Ongoing Well-Being
- Clinical and Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Professionals
Course Objectives:
By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the Five S’s of Safety—screening, set, setting, support, and sustainability—and describe their relevance to responsible psychedelic exploration.
- Explain how preparation, informed consent, environmental factors, and post-experience integration may influence the psychological safety and potential therapeutic value of psychedelic experiences.
- Discuss mental health, social, and physiological considerations that may be particularly relevant to women exploring psychedelic-assisted healing or personal growth, including the importance of agency, education, and community support.
Guest:
Linden Schaffer, wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert with over 20 years of experience in the wellness and psychedelic spaces
Linden Schaffer is a three-time founder, award-winning wellness entrepreneur, and bestselling author with over 20 years of experience in the wellness and psychedelic spaces. In addition to being a consultant and strategic advisor, she is the founder of Reveal, a digital platform redefining how conscious seekers approach psychedelics. Linden is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Psychedelic Community and manages membership for the Global Psychedelic Society. Linden holds a certification in Preparation, Integration, and Harm Reduction from Numinus. Her work has been featured in Forbes and Fast Company, and she has spoken on prestigious stages such as Google and Psychedelic Science.