The Psychedelic Sitters School is now available in Berkeley CA, Boulder CO and Online. Becoming a Psychedelic Guide is a beautiful calling and ever so needed in these confusing and difficult times for humanity and the planet. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about our program, becoming a guide, mindfulness based psychedelic therapy, psychedelic cannabis, PSS philosophy and structure.
Psychedelics are a dynamic and growing field and now is a great time to become more involved. Psychedelic Sitters School has been training guides since 2012 when it was founded by Daniel McQueen, who remains the main instructor for our program.
Unlike other programs that can be mostly theoretical in nature, PSS emphasizes experiential experiences. We believe that in order to become a well-rounded psychedelic therapist and guide, it is essential to do your own journeys and become familiar with the psychedelic space. We have found cannabis to be a powerful and reliable psychedelic for guiding and psychedelic therapy.
We also are unique in that we do not limit our training to those currently practicing in clinical or medical fields. We believe that everyone involved with psychedelics can benefit from these skills even if you choose not work professionally. That being said, if you are interested in adding to your professional skill set, we offer credentialing in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy with an emphasis in Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy and offer a lot of ongoing opportunities for working professionally within our community.
There will be space to share your own experience and bring forward any questions you have.
Also, on Saturday July 1st we’ll be hosting a Psychedelic Cannabis Breathwork workshop in Berkeley CA and Online. We invite you to join us and explore this practice. Limited in person spots!
What does PSS includes?
Each PSS has a 4 day Intensive (in person or online)
Practicum (Online Weekend plus a 3hr preparation and integration session)
Online Platform with pre recorded Lectures, Manual and Forums
Peer Supervision Group calls
How can I apply?
Application & Interview Fee $150
Scheduling your Interview and being approved.
50% Deposit to secure your spot (In Person cohorts have a limited capacity)
PSS is split up in two levels with a focus on experiential learning, with an additional level for advanced practices to become provide Psychedelic Therapy. Each level has a 4 day intensive training followed by a 2 day hands-on practicum. If you've been wanting to learn the basics around psychedelic sitting, risk reduction, mindfulness practices, the art of ceremony and facilitation with psychedelic cannabis, then this training is for you!
This training will be held in Berkeley from August 10-13th with an online practicum at the end of the month, Level 2 is offered on October 5-8th, online practicum by end of month. It will be led by Daniel McQueen and co-facilitated by Javi and Seba. Credentialing is available as part of the MBPT track (Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy) which includes Mentorship, Supervision Sessions, Practice Hours, etc.
The cohort will be small and intimate, spots are limited.
Training Overview
Psychedelic Guide Training
PSS1 – Psychedelic Guide Training – Foundations
PSS2 – Psychedelic Guide Training – Advanced Guiding Practices
MBPT Professional Guide Track – completed concurrently with PSS1 & PSS2
Psychedelic Therapy Training
PSS3 – Psychedelic Therapy Training – Advanced Clinical Practices
MBPT Professional Guide Track – completed concurrently with PSS 3
Psychedelic Guide Training (PSS 1 & 2) is for those who wish to facilitate individual and small group sessions in non-clinical, spiritual, or creative problem solving settings. This level is split into two primary intensives and practicum experiences (PSS 1 & 2). This course series provides all of the skillsets and logistics training needed to work skillfully and ethically as a Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Guide and can be completed in as little as four to six months. PSS1 and 2 have 2 tracks:
Community Guide: this track is for those who wish to engage the training primarily for personal development and to be a resource in their community. Those who are called to work with friends and family, be volunteers in private group experiences and/or volunteer in festival harm reduction settings.
MBPT Professional Guide: this track is for professional career advancement. For those who wish to be professional psychedelic guides credentialed in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy (MBPT) and Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) and make a living doing this work.
Psychedelic Therapy Training (PSS 3) builds from Psychedelic Guide Training. It is for those who wish to practice in clinical settings to treat trauma and who wish to engage in advanced transformational practices, such as cannabis-assisted breathwork. Completing this level allows for a credentialing in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy with a speciality in Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy and can be completed, with credentialing, in about a year.