PSILOCYBIN COACH & GUIDE TRAINING

A Hybrid & Immersive Training

Psilocybin Guide Certification, Somatic Breathwork Certification and Microdose Coach Certification

Applications now OPEN for the September 2027 cohort!

APPLY HERE

Book a Discovery Call

Do You Have a Calling Towards Serving Psychedelic Medicines?

Psychedelic Guide Institute’s Psilocybin Coach Training is a 12-week course that includes a 5-day in-person experiential intensive. With over 100+ hours of training with hands-on learning, you will learn how to safely guide psilocybin and breathwork journeys, microdose coaching, as well as the steps to starting your own psychedelic business.

What Makes Our Program Different?

What sets our program apart is its unique combination of three distinct courses in one comprehensive package. Our curriculum encompasses Psilocybin Guide Training, Somatic Breathwork Training, and Microdose Coach Training. This integrated approach allows participants to gain expertise in multiple modalities, equipping them with a versatile skill set to meet the diverse needs of clients and communities.

As psychedelics become increasingly integrated into healthcare and community settings, there is a growing need for comprehensive education. This program is specifically tailored for those who have personal experience with plant medicines and want to cultivate a career as a Psychedelic Guide. To promote diversity and inclusion, financial assistance is available to eligible applicants.

Our professional psychedelic training program is immersive in nature. All of our students experience not only the medicine for themselves, but they learn how to facilitate psychedelic experiences for others in our hands-on training.

12-week Hybrid Training
Experiential in-person training retreat takes place over six-days in Peoria, AZ
Students will receive a certification in Psilocybin Support Services.
Students will also undergo a somatic breathwork training to use alone or in conjunction with psychedelic medicines.

Program Description

APPLY HERE

Curriculum:

This course broken into three parts: Psilocybin Guiding, Psilocybin Microdose Coaching and Somatic Breathwork Training.

Our comprehensive 12-week Psilocybin Coach Training is structured to provide a rigorous and immersive learning experience. The program begins with three weeks of virtual live teachings. During this initial phase, emphasis is placed on understanding and implementing essential components within a Psychedelic Support Service, such as Intake Protocols, Screening Processes, Contraindications, Psilocybin 101, Ethical Considerations and how to guide clients through the Psychedelic Preparation Process. Students not only prepare themselves for their upcoming journeys but also gain insights into effectively supporting their future clients.

Following the virtual classes, the fourth week is a six-day, in-person intensive retreat held in Peoria, AZ. This in-person week is where the magic happens. Students will learn guiding practices and principles under the guidance of seasoned professionals. Throughout the week, students engage in multiple psilocybin journeys, gaining firsthand experience and cultivating proficiency in guiding others through similar experiences. During this week, students will receive printed program materials, including Preparation and Integration Workbooks, the Psilocybin Guide Handbook, Microdose Journal, Client Feedback Forms, among other various resources.

The curriculum also covers:

Emergency protocols
Trauma-informed care
Sex and psychedelics
Cultural Considerations
Techniques for accessing deeper states and so much more!

See list below for additional curriculum information.

After our in-person intensive, students return to a virtual format to learn about Integration, creating individualized integration sessions for clients, and tools to help clients maximize their window of opportunity post-journey. These weeks also serve as an opportunity for students to reinforce their understanding of previously covered protocols while acquiring new skills and insights to enhance their practice.

Our final 6-weeks of training are specifically tailored for Microdose Coach training. This is where students learn proper microdosing protocols and how to incorporate Microdose Coaching into their offerings. Additionally, this time serves as an opportunity for students to address any questions related to their practice and clients.

Psilocybin Training Course Topics:

Client Intake & Screening
Contraindications
Psychedelic Preparation
Ethical Considerations
Accessing Deeper States
Trauma Informed Care
Dosing Protocols
Guiding Principles
Safe Psychedelic Practices
Boundaries with Clients
Psychedelic Session Overview
Business 101
Practicum
Nutrition
How to Hold Non-Intrusive Space

Responsibilities as a Guide

Guide Self-Care

Consumption Techniques
Nausea Prevention
Set and Setting
Session Structure
Creating a Playlist
Emergency Protocol
Microdosing Coaching
Breathwork Facilitation
Psychedelic Integration
Sex & Psychedelics
Cultural Appropriation
Safe Touch
Addiction & Recovery
End of life Care
Mushroom Potency & Testing

APPLY HERE

Pricing & More

Week 1 - 3: Screening, Intake, Waivers, Preparation, Somatic Breathwork Training (online)
- Sunday, August 29th | 10:00am-6:00pm MT
- Sunday, September 5th | 10:00am-6:00pm MT
- Sunday, September 12th | 10:00am-6:00pm MT
Week 4: In-Person Psychedelic Guide Training Intensive
- Sunday, September 19th - Friday, September 24th.
Week 5 & 6: Integration (online)
- Sunday, October 3rd | 10:00am-6:00pm MT
- Sunday, October 10th | 10:00am-6:00pm MT
Week 7-12: Microdose Coaching (online)
- Sunday, October 17th | 10:00am-6:00pm MT
- 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 | Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm MT
Mentorship Hours:
- September 2nd-January 6th | Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm MT
Training Program Tuition: $5,000
Lodging & Accommodations: Includes all meals and room reservations.
- Shared Bunk Room: $1,000
  Shared room with up to 4 people
- Double Shared Room: $1,200
  Shared with 1 other person. Private bath.
  
  Curious about what’s all included in your stay? You’ll find all the details under the Lodging & Accommodations tab. Airfare is not included in the cost. Participants are responsible for booking their own travel to and from the retreat location.
Limited scholarships available, ranging from 5%-20%, with priority to BIPOC and marginalized communities. Scholarships to do not apply to lodging and accommodations costs, only program tuition.
We offer a few flexible payment plan options to help make it accessible and sustainable.
Payment Plan Options:
- Pay in Full – Secure your spot with one payment.
- 50% Deposit + 4-Monthly Payments – Split your total.
- 6-Month Plan – Smaller monthly payments spread out over time.
Need something different? We also offer individualized payment plans upon request—just reach out and let’s make it work.
*Limited scholarships available, ranging from 5%-20%, with priority given to BIPOC and marginalized communities.
The 5 day/4night in-person training takes place in a serene and spacious private location located in Peoria, Arizona.
We offer a range of accommodation options to suit your comfort and budget.
- Shared Bunk Room: $1,000
  Shared room with up to 4 people
- Double Shared Room: $1,200
  Shared with 1 other person. Private bath.
You’ll have access to amenities that include:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea, coffee, and other drinks available. We will try to accommodate any special dietary requirements.
- Pool, hot tub, and infrared sauna are available.
- Peoria Sunrise Mountain Preserve hiking trails in our backyard. Optional group hikes.
- Yoga Studio + equipment: Yoga Mat, Straps, Blocks, & Bolsters.
Our application process begins with prospective students first filling out the Training Application. Once the form is complete, you and one of our instructors will schedule an intake interview.
If accepted into the training program, we will send you a welcome email which includes all of the details you need to complete enrollment & prepare for the upcoming training!
To provide hands-on support to all of our students, we only have space for 12 individuals.
If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as spaces fill up quickly.
All students will receive a certificate for each part of the course: Psilocybin Facilitator Training, Somatic Breathwork Training (certification for breathwork is provided through Screamwerk’s Somatic Breathwork Facilitator program), and the Microdose Coach training.