Psilocybin Training Program

Synaptic's Psilocybin Practitioner Training is a 6-month hybrid program for people preparing for licensure as psilocybin facilitators under Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Initiative (Measure 109). The curriculum is delivered through weekly Zoom classes, pre-recorded coursework, journal club sessions, and in-person orientation, practicum, and graduation retreats. The program includes 40 didactic learning modules covering topics such as trauma-informed care, shamanism, intake and preparation, and group facilitation. Instruction is presented by faculty drawing on multiple worldviews, including wisdom traditions and Western science. Practical training includes 40 hours of practicum at a licensed psilocybin service center in Portland, Oregon, 40 hours of apprenticeship with pre-approved mentors, and supervised individual and group psilocybin experiences. The course is intended for students seeking facilitator licensure and includes post-graduation support such as mentorship, alumni networking, peer consultation, and professional development.