Certified Psychedelics Facilitator Training

Welcome to the Certified Psychedelics Facilitator Training event! Get ready to embark on a transformative journey and learn how to guide others through the realm of psychedelics. Join us in person starting on Fri Nov 22 2024 at 12:00 PM at 146 2nd St N Suite 101. This training will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified facilitator in the field of psychedelics. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice. See you there!

Psychedelics Facilitator Training Program Outline

Objective: Train facilitators to guide clients through psychedelics assisted sessions by covering harm reduction, preparation, integration, and the unique aspects of psychedelic therapy.

Pre-Training Assignments (Complete Before In-Person Training)

Participants are required to:

• Review Legal Guidelines: Familiarize themselves with psilocybin legality in different regions.
• • Resource: Bionic Bloom Legal Guidelines
• Watch an Overview Video: View an introductory video on psilocybin-assisted therapy to understand its therapeutic benefits.
• • Resource: Video on Psychedelic Therapy
• Study Microdosing Science: Learn the basics of microdosing, its science, and protocols.
• • Resource: Microdosing and Science Overview
• Read the Facilitator’s Guidebook: A comprehensive guide to facilitating psychedelic sessions.
• • Resource: Guidebook
• CPR Certification: Participants must bring proof of CPR certification to the training.
• Review Integration Tools: Explore tools to assist with post-session integration.
• • Resource: Integration Tools
• Review Additional Materials: Participants should read provided documents on serotonin syndrome, preparation, and integration to gain a full understanding of safety and therapeutic techniques.
• • Resources: Serotonin Syndrome Guide​(Serotonin_Syndrome_and_…), Psychedelics Prep Guide​(Psychedelics_Prep), Psychedelics Integration Guidebook​(The Psychedelics Integr…).

In-Person Training Day (7 hours)

Welcome and Overview
Participants are introduced to the agenda and goals for the day. The importance of mindfulness, respect, and safety in facilitating psychedelic sessions is emphasized.

Harm Reduction and Safety

This session covers harm reduction practices and who is suitable for psychedelic therapy, including contraindications such as psychiatric conditions, cardiovascular risks, and Medic*tion interactions. Hygiene protocols for keeping equipment clean and safe are discussed. A detailed review of serotonin syndrome, including its symptoms and management, will follow. Participants will also practice CPR and First Aid using scenario-based learning.

Resources: Serotonin Syndrome Guide​(Serotonin_Syndrome_and_…).

Psychedelic Therapy vs. Traditional Talk Therapy

Participants will compare psychedelic-assisted therapy with traditional talk therapy. Topics include the use of substances like psilo cybin, MD--MA, and L S D in conjunction with psychotherapy to achieve deep emotional healing. The session will also cover the unique approach of Bionic Bloom, which involves curated playlists and low-stimulation environments to support introspection and emotional processing.

Resource: Bionic Bloom Handbook​(The Psychedelics Integr…).

Preparing for Psychedelic Sessions

Participants will explore the importance of the “set and setting,” which involves preparing the client mentally and creating a safe and supportive environment. The role of facilitators in managing client expectations and individualizing dosing and timing based on the client’s needs and goals will be covered.

Resources: Psychedelics Prep Guide​(Psychedelics_Prep).

Lunch Break

Guiding the Psychedelic Experience

This session trains facilitators on managing potential side effects and alleviating negative experiences during psychedelic sessions. The importance of music and a carefully curated sensory environment is emphasized, along with how facilitators can support clients through emotional releases and gain insights.

Resources: Psychedelics Integration Guidebook​(The Psychedelics Integr…).

Integration and Post-Session Support

Participants will learn about post-session integration practices to help clients incorporate insights into everyday life. The role of the facilitator in ongoing support, such as follow-up sessions and offering therapeutic resources, will be explained. The session will conclude with guidance on organizing and leading integration circles and support groups.

Resources: Psychedelics Integration Guidebook​(The Psychedelics Integr…).

Closing
The day concludes with reflections, a Q&A session, and preparation for the upcoming live psilocybin session.

Facilitated Psilocybin Session

This separate session provides participants the opportunity to apply their learned skills in a live facilitated psilocybin session under the guidance of senior facilitators and/or have their own first experience, if approved.

Host or Publisher Angela Fisher