M-PsyC Student Engagement

Student Association for Psychedelic Studies (SAPS)

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Contact: SAPSeboard@umich.edu

The Student Association for Psychedelic Studies (SAPS) was founded in the School of Social Work at The University of Michigan in 2018 by Taryn Schiff, LMSW, Meredith Baughman, LLMSW, and Adam Whitely, LLMSW. Emily Berriman serves as the current president and Ethan Goldiez serves as the current vice president.

As an organization, SAPS is interested in the growing field of psychedelic science and emerging psychedelic-assisted therapies. Our mission is to provide opportunities for education, networking, outreach, and community involvement with psychedelics for the broader student body and surrounding community at the University of Michigan. We host guest speaker events once a month and social events once a month.

SAPS Leadership

Alex Ford
President

Jacob Keer
Vice President

SAPS Founders

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Taryn Schiff, Director of Therapy, LMSW,
Michigan Progressive Health
www.michiganprogressivehealth.com
U-M MSW graduate: December 2018
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Adam Whiteley, LMSW
Trauma-informed somatic therapy and
psychedelic integration
www.adampwhiteley.com
U-M MSW graduate: May 2019
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Meredith Baughman, LLMSW
Human Trafficking Program Coordinator,
Avalon Healing Center
U-M MSW graduate: May 2019

SAPS Research

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

SAPS Events

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A SAPS affiliated film screening of Magic Medicine at The Michigan Theater
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A SAPS sponsored event featuring
Dr. Alan Davis presenting a workshop
on psychedelic assisted therapy
at The Michigan League
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A SAPS Social Event
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A SAPS fundraising bake sale event

Upcoming Events

Follow @sapsumich on Instagram for event announcements.

Get Involved

Involvement in this group is open to all students at the University of Michigan. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to hear about upcoming events, or learn about getting involved in leadership, please email us!
 

Email: SAPSeboard@umich.edu