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Psychedelic Practitioner CORE TRAINING

Psychedelic Practitioner CORE TRAINING is a 13-month Synthesis Institute program focused on foundational competencies for ethical, trauma-aware, and relationally attuned psychedelic practice. This page presents an open house overview of the training structure, pathways, scholarships, and live Q&A.

Provider

Synthesis

English

Schedule

18 years

Enrollment

$11,497

Decision Summary

Best fit
People exploring professional work in psychedelics, including therapists, coaches, healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, and others interested in psychedelic facilitation.
Format
Hybrid
Time commitment
18 years
Credential signal
APA

Dates & Locations

This course also runs as separate editions with their own enrollment pages.

Course Overview

Psychedelic Practitioner CORE TRAINING is a 13-month program from Synthesis Institute designed to develop foundational competencies for ethical, trauma-aware, and relationally attuned practice. The curriculum is organized around a four-lens pedagogy that integrates cognitive, relational, embodied, and sacred wisdom. The training includes small-group pods, self-experience retreats in the Netherlands, practicum opportunities, and a Colorado licensure track. The page also notes academic pathways through a partnership with Ubiquity University, including MA, PhD, or MA/PhD options in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care. The open house content is aimed at people exploring professional work in psychedelics, including therapists, coaches, healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, and others from different backgrounds. It also addresses tuition, scholarships, admissions, and questions about time commitment, assessments, and career pathways.

Who is this for?

People exploring professional work in psychedelics, including therapists, coaches, healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, and others interested in psychedelic facilitation.

Prerequisites

No credentialed therapist or life coach background is required. Personal psychedelic or other non-ordinary state experience is not required.

About the Provider

Synthesis is a legal psilocybin retreat company based in the Netherlands, offering 'Immersion' — a comprehensive 7-week program including a 5-day in-person psilocybin truffle ceremony retreat held at the New Eden venue 90 minutes from Amsterdam. Founded in 2018 and having supported over 1,100 individuals, Synthesis integrates modern science with contemplative wisdom traditions and has collaborated with the Psychedelic Research Group at Imperial College London.

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Course FAQ

Who is this course for?

People exploring professional work in psychedelics, including therapists, coaches, healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, and others interested in psychedelic facilitation.

Are there prerequisites?

No credentialed therapist or life coach background is required. Personal psychedelic or other non-ordinary state experience is not required.

What is the format and time commitment?

Format: Hybrid. Time commitment: 18 years.

How much does it cost?

The listed price is $11,497. Confirm the latest tuition, fees, and payment options on the provider website.

Does it offer a certificate or CE/CME credit?

The listing includes a certificate signal. Accreditation note: APA. Listed CE/CME credits: 36. Confirm credential eligibility directly with the provider before enrolling.

Is this course currently available?

The current listing status is Discontinued. Use the provider website for the latest enrollment status.

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