Do you want to know how to support someone during a psychedelic journey? Learn tips for “trip sitting,” along with suggestions on how to maximize the potential for healing and minimize the risk of a “bad trip.”
Psychedelic Support
English
1 year
The course Psychedelic Counseling: The Foundations of 'Trip Sitting' provides a specialized training ground for those interested in supporting individuals during psychedelic experiences. Unlike conventional therapy sessions, psychedelic experiences require unique approaches and interventions. This course covers the essentials, from pre-trip preparations like setting up a healing space and choosing appropriate music, to the principles of "trip sitting" and handling challenging situations. It also introduces the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as a framework for understanding the psyche during these experiences.
The curriculum has three main sections: Preparation, Journey, and Integration. Each section is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively support clients or loved ones during and after their psychedelic journey. The course also emphasizes the importance of post-trip integration work and self-care for the sitter, offering practical tips and recommendations. Whether you're a mental health professional, a student, or simply someone interested in the field, this course provides a solid foundation in the art and science of psychedelic counselling.
People interested in supporting someone during a psychedelic journey, including those seeking foundational knowledge of trip sitting.
Psychedelic Support is an online education and therapeutic platform offering accredited continuing education, online courses, and a vetted directory of licensed healthcare providers and community groups focused on psychedelic integration, harm reduction, and clinical referrals. It was founded in March 2018 to advance legal psychedelic-assisted therapies and professional training. ([psychedelic.support](https://psychedelic.support/our-story/))
By Atma Journey
This course is made for mental health professionals (in Canada) who want to learn how to work with psychedelics. The course staff includes Mark Haden Anthony Bossis, and many more.
By Synthesis
An 8-day immersive apprenticeship retreat in the Netherlands focused on ethical psychedelic facilitation and group space-holding. Participants observe, support, and reflect within a clinically informed, somatically intelligent training structure.
By Berkeley University
A nine-month professional certificate from UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics, designed for advanced professionals preparing to support psychedelic care. The program included interdisciplinary instruction, in-person modules, online small-group meetings, and an optional practicum for some licensure pat