Master Class on guiding truffle journeys safely and responsibly. Intended for starting or aspiring psychedelic guides and coaches with some prior experience in guiding, sitting, or harm reduction work.
Door of Perception
English
An afternoon
This master class focuses on the practical and ethical basics of guiding truffle journeys safely and responsibly. It is designed for people who are considering professional work as psychedelic guides or coaches and want support with the early steps of starting a practice. The course is described as suitable for participants with some experience guiding psychedelic journeys, including work as a sitter for friends, in 1-on-1 sessions, during group ceremonies, or in harm reduction projects. The source emphasizes that extensive personal experience with psychedelics is considered important before becoming a guide or facilitator. Practical guidance includes a recommended baseline of around twenty personal experiences and at least three years of serious interest and study in the field, while noting that individual situations may vary. The page also states that there are no workshops planned at the moment and that dates can be arranged on request.
Starting or aspiring psychedelic guides and coaches with some prior experience in guiding psychedelic journeys.
Some experience guiding psychedelic journeys is preferred. The source suggests around twenty personal experiences and at least three years of serious interest and study in the field.
Door of Perception is the practice of Dorien, a Netherlands-based psychedelic guide, coach, and medical anthropologist who co-founded the OPEN Foundation in 2007 and brings over 20 years of experience in harm reduction at festivals such as Kosmicare, Zendo, and Psycare. She offers online courses for safe DIY psychedelic journeys, one-on-one psilocybin truffle sessions in Amsterdam, and training workshops for guides and mental health professionals.
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