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Why this training?
Psychedelic therapy and facilitation are moving from the underground to the mainstream. FDA approvals for MDMA and psilocybin are expected within soon, while legal retreats continue to grow across Europe and Latin America.
Clinicians and facilitators who prepare now will be the first to serve in this new field.
Our program is designed for two audiences:
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Track A: Clinicians (psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers) who want a clinical-grade program with CE credits (pending).
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Track B: Facilitators & Retreat Guides who want a harm-reduction and integration-focused pathway with cultural humility, safety, and practical retreat readiness.
What you'll gain
Program Structure (Modular, 12 Months Total)
​Duration: 12 months (accelerated track: 9 months; extended track: 18–24 months).
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Structure: 3 terms → Foundations, Applied Practice, Supervision & Specialization.
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Total Time: ~420 training hours (excluding readings).
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Format: Live-virtual didactics, on-demand micro-modules, immersive retreats, supervised practicum, and mentorship.
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Stackable Certificates: Earn recognition at each stage while progressing toward full certification.
Training Components
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Didactic Seminars: 210 hrs (live-virtual + self-paced micro-modules).
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Skill Labs & Retreats: 80 hrs (two 3-day labs + one 5-day residential with breathwork & simulations).
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Supervised Practicum: 90 hrs (40 hrs direct observation/co-facilitation + 10 hrs case consultation minimum; elective options available).
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Mentoring & Intervision: 40 hrs (small-group mentoring and peer consultation).
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Assessment: OSCE-style skill checks, simulated emergencies, protocol rehearsals, case write-ups, integration plans, ethics viva, and a capstone SOP pack.
Curriculum by Term
Term 1 — Foundations (14 weeks; 120 hrs)
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Ethics, scope of practice, and legal frameworks across contexts.
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DEI & cultural humility; indigenous relations and reciprocity.
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Neuroscience & pharmacology; screening; red flags & stop rules.
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Preparation & intention setting; consent; documentation; music & environment design.
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Safety drills and emergency protocols.
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Intro to protocols: Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), psilocybin, MDMA (research only), and non-ordinary states via breathwork.
Term 2 — Applied Practice (14 weeks; 150 hrs)
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Advanced trauma-informed care: dissociation, ego-dystonic content, somatic titration.
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Co-therapy dynamics and group facilitation; rupture/repair processes.
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Specialized modules: moral injury/veterans, ADHD/autism, perinatal considerations, chronic pain, spiritual emergency.
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Operations: clinic/service-center SOPs, QA/QI, outcomes, insurance/malpractice, data capture.
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Intensive training labs: 3-day skills lab + 5-day residential (simulated sessions, crisis drills, role rotations).
Term 3 — Supervision & Specialization (12 weeks; 150 hrs)
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Practicum (legal contexts only): observation → co-facilitation → partial lead.
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Case conference and ethics board participation.
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Advanced modules: music/somatic programming, integration design.
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Leadership track: curriculum design, supervision models, audit/readiness tools.
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Capstone: complete clinical protocol packet (screening → prep → facilitation → integration + emergency SOPs).
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Credentialing Pathways
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Core Certificate: After Terms 1–2 (280 hrs).
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Advanced Certificate (Facilitation): After Term 3 (420 hrs).
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Trainer/Supervisor Add-On: +60 hrs for those preparing to lead teams.
Compliance & Portability
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Meets or exceeds minimums for Colorado (150+ hrs coursework) and Oregon (≥40 hrs practicum).
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Maps competencies to EU harm-reduction/integration standards for jurisdictions without legal psychedelic administration.
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KAP modules include medical oversight training; psilocybin/MDMA content is delivered only in lawful settings or via simulation.
Participant Supports
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Weekly intervision pods.
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Reflective journaling prompts.
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Burnout prevention toolkit.
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Optional non-substance personal process track.
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Legal/insurance office hours.
Quality & Safety Infrastructure
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Incident reporting & governance templates.
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Fidelity checklists and music library guides.
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Emergency algorithms (cardiac, hypertensive, serotonin syndrome, violent dysregulation).
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Parent/caregiver-involved care SOPs where relevant.
Who is this program for?
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Clinicians preparing for MDMA/psilocybin therapy approvals
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Ketamine providers future-proofing their practice
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Retreat facilitators/guides seeking structured, professional training
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Community leaders supporting integration circles or non-clinical peer work
Faculty
Our teaching team includes:
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Licensed psychedelic therapists
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Physicians & nurses with KAP experience
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Retreat leaders from Netherlands, Mexico, Costa Rica
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Cultural humility and Indigenous reciprocity advisors
(Full faculty roster announced soon.)
FAQ
Q: Do I need to be a therapist to join?
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No. Track A is for licensed clinicians, Track B is for facilitators/retreat guides.
Q: What if I don’t live in the US?
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The program is fully international, with hybrid online + retreat components.
Q: Are psychedelics administered in this training?
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No. We use non-ordinary state practices (e.g., breathwork, roleplay). Any psychedelic practicums are jurisdiction-dependent.