• Gain new insights and build bridges between ceremony and psychedelic therapies through this 6-month, 80-hour journey

  • Reduce risks and cultivate skills for ethical ceremonial leadership within a safe space that promotes constructive feedback and sensitive experiences

  • Dive into practical, skill-based learning while engaging in activities and simulations through our Experiential Approach

  • Access a one-on-one support and ethics consultation service managed by Chacruna and strengthen your practice with our Community Accountability Network

  • Required in person gathering featuring ethical case reviews and attendance at Psychedelic Culture Conference (PCU 2025) in San Francisco from March 28-30, 2025 (conference ticket costs included)

Join an inspiring cohort of leaders and changemakers through this initiative that bridges the ceremonial and therapeutic worlds!

March 20th – October 2nd 2025, 10:30am-12pm PST/1:30pm-3pm EST

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As the psychedelic renaissance reaches a crucial moment of mainstream interest and an unprecedented regulatory legitimacy, this certificate aims to provide a comprehensive education program for facilitators and ceremonial leaders. The training promotes accountability and connection for psychedelic plant medicine ceremonial leaders, practicing facilitators and potential facilitators that lack traditional and local networks of support for ethical development. It will address five main themes that are crucial to leading ceremonies: guidelines and ethics, safety and harm reduction, legal aspects, gender-related issues and sexual misconduct, racial justice and reciprocity. 

COURSE CURRICULUM

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    2. Introduction class

    3. Student Agreement Form

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    2. Lecture

    3. Required References

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    3. Recommended References

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About this course

  • $4,000.00
  • 33 lessons

TESTIMONIALS

“After participating in the recent course Foundations of Plant Medicine Facilitation, Integration & Ethics, I have come to deeply appreciate the critical role that the Chacruna Institute can play in legitimizing and supporting emerging retreat organizers. As someone operating at the intersection of plant medicine, psychedelics, and therapeutic and ceremonial practices, this course has offered invaluable insights. More importantly, it solidified my belief that Chacruna is uniquely positioned to co-create and uphold the gold standard for best practices in this growing field.””

Erin Peterson, former student

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FAQ

  • Who is eligible to apply for the program?

    The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, including undergraduate and graduate students, facilitators, religious group members, chaplains, and anyone with a genuine interest in the field. We welcome students from all backgrounds, including: Undergraduate and graduate students; Facilitators and members of religious groups; Chaplains and ceremonial leaders; Psychotherapists, clinicians and other wellness professionals; Anyone with a genuine interest and experience in the field.

  • What is the format of the classes?

    The course combines recorded lectures and live Zoom discussion sessions. Pre-recorded lectures: Available a week in advance to watch at your convenience. Live discussion classes: 1.5-hour Zoom meetings focused on Q&A and class discussions. Students are expected to have watched the recordings and completed any readings ahead of time, as outlined in the syllabus. Experiential Sessions: 1.5-hour Zoom meetings where participants will engage in activities, projects, simulations, real-world experiences, and practical exercises that foster active learning and problem-solving skills. Integration Sessions: 1.5-hour Zoom meetings where enrollees will have the opportunity to come together as a cohort and discuss with one of the professors from the respective module any questions/comments/concerns over the content covered so far.

  • How much time should I expect to commit to the course each week?

    The program requires a weekly time commitment of approximately 3.5 hours: 2 hours of independent study at home (watching lectures and completing readings) and 1.5 hours of online sessions (live Q&A/discussion with professors).

  • Is the in-person session mandatory?

    Yes, attendance at the in-person meeting on March 28th and the Psychedelic Culture Conference on March 29th and 30th are mandatory, as these are key components of the program. If you have accessibility issues, please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on the Conference, follow the PCU25 website.

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