DMT Guide Training

Learn How to Legally and Safely Guide N,N DMT Journeys

The Psychedelic Guide Institute’s N,N-DMT Guide Training is a comprehensive course that includes self-paced learning modules, live virtual classes, and a one-day in-person medicine experiential.

As N,N-DMT becomes increasingly integrated into community settings, there is a growing need for education. This program is specifically tailored for those who have personal experience with psychedelics and want to cultivate a career as a N,N-DMT Guide.

Our program is intensive and immersive in nature. All of our students will experience the medicine for themselves and learn how to guide psychedelic experiences for others in our hands-on experiential.

Program includes:

  • Self-paced video modules, live virtual classes, one in-person experiential day.

  • Open enrollment for 1:1/private training or small groups with a customizable timeline (recommended completion is 3–4 weeks).

  • Students receive a certification of completion in DMT Guiding.

  • Students learn how to legally access the medicine.

Learn how to legally work with N,N,-DMT under Proposition 122’s Personal Use Guidelines.

Course Details

Our comprehensive N,N-DMT Guide Training Program is designed to offer a rigorous and immersive learning experience, equipping participants with the essential knowledge and skills to become a skilled guide. This program blends virtual and in-person learning, providing a holistic approach to understanding and facilitating DMT journeys.

Foundational Online Learning

The program kicks off with self-paced video modules, focused on establishing a strong foundation in psychedelic support services. During this initial phase, students will learn:

  • Intake Protocol: Learn how to conduct thorough and compassionate intake sessions, ensuring client safety and readiness for the experience.

  • Screening Processes: Understand the importance of screening clients for contraindications and potential risks.

  • Journey Preparation: Gain insights into guiding clients through the preparation process, helping them set intentions and mentally prepare for their journey.

  • Boundaries with Clients: Learn the importance of maintaining clear professional boundaries while offering compassionate support.

  • Guiding Principles: Explore the core principles of guiding psychedelic experiences, including ethics, integrity, client-centered care, trauma-informed care, responsibilities of a guide, and how to hold non-intrusive space.

  • Safe Psychedelic Practices: Gain knowledge on safe practices and emergency protocols to minimize risks during the psychedelic experience.

  • Special Guest Workshop: N,N DMT Screening and Contraindications with The Spirit Pharmacist, Ben Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, Psychopharmacology Consultant and Psychedelic Educator.

The foundational lessons are designed to prepare students for their own upcoming experiences but also to provide them with the tools necessary to effectively support future clients.

Live Virtual Training & In-Person Intensive

The phase includes two virtual learning days and a one-day in-person intensive under the mentorship of seasoned professionals. Key components of this week include:

  • N, N DMT Guiding Practices: Engage in practical training on guiding journeys with N,N-DMT.

  • Consumption Techniques: Learn the different methods of administering DMT and their implications for the experience.

  • Session Structure: Learn how to structure a DMT session, including preparation, the experience itself, and integration.

  • Creating a Playlist: Explore how to create a therapeutic playlist that enhances the psychedelic journey.

  • Printed Training Materials: Receive comprehensive resources including Preparation and Integration Workbooks, the N, N DMT Guide Manual, and more.

Psychedelic Integration

The final portion of the training returns to the self-paced learning format, focusing on the vital process of integration. During this week, participants will:

  • Integration Sessions & Techniques: Learn how to create individualized integration sessions for clients, helping them maximize their post-journey insights.

Bonus Material: DMT Extraction

Ongoing Support:

After completing the training, participants will join weekly support check-ins over the course of six weeks. These sessions offer an opportunity to discuss real-world application, address any client-related questions, and continue developing as a guide with the support of peers and mentors.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be fully equipped to guide others through journeys with N,N-DMT with confidence and care. They will have a deep understanding of the preparation, facilitation, and integration processes, ensuring that their clients receive comprehensive support throughout their psychedelic experiences

Pricing + More

    • Client Intake

    • Client Screening & Intake

    • Contraindications

    • Psychedelic Preparation

    • Trauma Informed Care

    • Dosing Protocols

    • Guiding Principles

    • Safe Psychedelic Practices

    • Boundaries with Clients

    • Psychedelic Session Overview

    • Practicum

    • How to Hold Non-Intrusive Space

    • Responsibilities as a Guide

    • Consumption Techniques

    • Set and Setting

    • Session Structure

    • Creating a Playlist

    • Emergency Protocol

    • Psychedelic Integration

  • Tuition: $2,250

    Payment Plan Options:

    • Payment in full

    • 50% deposit of $1,125 + 2 Payments of $562.50

    • 3 payments of $750

    Since this is a personalized training 1:1, tuition must be made in full before access will be granted to the course.

  • This training is available year-round with no set cohort dates, allowing you to begin when it best fits your schedule. It can be completed as a private experience or with a small group of friends for a more intimate learning environment.

    We accept applications on a rolling basis, and once your application is received, our team will review it to ensure you meet the safety considerations for participation. If approved, we’ll contact you with the next steps and get your personalized training experience underway.

    Please note: live & in-person training dates are subject to availability and cannot be scheduled during times when other group trainings or events are scheduled.

  • Our application process begins with prospective students first filling out the Training Application. Once submitted, our team will review the application. If there are no contraindications to safely participate, we will send out an email with a link to schedule an intake interview with one of our instructors.

    If accepted into the training program, we will send you a welcome email which includes all of the details you need to complete enrollment & get prepared for the upcoming course!

    Please note that acceptance into this training program is not guaranteed. Due to the intense and highly specialized nature of working with N,N-DMT, all applicants undergo a careful screening process to ensure safety, readiness, and alignment with the program’s ethical guidelines. This includes reviewing your background, experience, and overall preparedness to engage in this advanced practice. Our priority is to create a safe, supportive learning environment for all participants, and we reserve the right to decline applications that do not meet these considerations.

  • All students who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion as a N,N-DMT Guide from The Psychedelic Guide Institute.