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Operating since 2012 as the training program of the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, Colorado, Psychedelic Sitters School trains licensed clinicians and guides-in-training in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy® across four medicines—cannabis, ketamine, psilocybin, and DMT—through in-person, hybrid, and online formats. Now in their 13th year with over 35 cohorts completed, they are one of the longest-running psychedelic guide training programs in the United States.
Psychedelic Sitters School looks like a long-running, practice-led training operation rather than a glossy academic brand. Its strongest fit is probably for clinicians and experienced helping professionals who want a hands-on, legally minded pathway into psychedelic guide work, especially those drawn to a mindfulness-based and transpersonal frame rather than a narrow medical model. It appears well established within the Boulder psychedelic ecosystem, with clear lineage to the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, but it is still best understood as a vocational training provider rather than a formal university-style credential.
Best suited to licensed clinicians, mental health and medical professionals, and other experienced practitioners who want practical training in psychedelic guiding and integration. It also appears open to non-clinicians transitioning into the field, but the clearest fit is for people aiming to work professionally in legal psychedelic service settings.
The site says you do not need to be a therapist to qualify for the programme, though there are different pathways for newer practitioners, licensed mental health professionals, and ‘legacy practitioners’. Some advanced tracks have prerequisites, for example the DMT guide training lists a prior advanced program as a prerequisite, and the licensing pathway is separate from the core training.
The school describes itself as a vocational training and membership programme with credentialing in its own modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy and related guide/therapist/specialist credentials. It also states that the Colorado Natural Medicine Health Act facilitator pathway is an allied programme and that its didactic material can count towards that licensing route, but I found no evidence on the site of university accreditation or broad external professional accreditation. The tuition page also mentions continuing education offerings, and some training appears framed as CE-compatible, but I did not find a clear, universal CE/CME accreditation statement.
Core tuition is segmented by pathway. The site lists a 2026 application and interview fee of $150, foundational guide training packages from $3,745 online to $6,995 for an in-person mushroom practicum track, with scholarships said to reduce tuition by 10% to 40% and payment plans available over 3 to 9 months. Additional specialist courses are priced separately, and the licensing track is listed at $12,990 for the full package.
Learners can walk away with training in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy, practical guiding competencies, and, depending on pathway, credentials such as Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Guide, Psychedelic Therapist, or Specialist. The programme also says it offers apprenticeships, employment opportunities at the centre, and support for starting a psychedelic private practice, alongside pathways into Colorado’s facilitator licensing route.
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Live Classes, Hybrid, Self-paced
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DMTx Psychonaut, led by Daniel McQueen, offers a profound exploration into psychedelic medicines, building on McQueen’s twenty years of experience and professional expertise.
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The PSS Lecture Series is a crucial component of the Psychedelic Sitters School program, providing the foundational knowledge and supervised facilitation experiences essential for any aspiring psychedelic guide.
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Foundations in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy is an intensive Level 1 training focused on foundational skills for supporting transformational psychedelic experiences safely. It combines mindfulness techniques, experiential practice, and practical guidance on space setup, music, prompts, and psychedelic cannabis
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PSS2 Psychedelic Guide Training is a Level 2 professional training in guiding experiences with psychedelic cannabis. It includes online lectures, 22 hours of experientials, and practice in small groups, Conscious Cannabis Circles, and one-on-one sessions.
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The Psychedelic Guide Training course offers a deep dive into the world of psychedelic therapy, combining PSS1 and PSS2 intensives for those who aspire to guide individual and small group sessions in various non-clinical settings.
Delivery: Online + Boulder, United States + Canada
Includes medicine self-experience
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Part 1
Standard on-demand access
Guide Training
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Part 2
Standard on-demand access
Specialty Track
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Specialty Track
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NMHA Track
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Credentialing Pathway
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Self-Care Track
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Dragon Training
Standard on-demand access
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A live online seminar on psychedelic integration covering ethical, theoretical, and practical frameworks for supporting clients after psychedelic experiences. The course includes demonstrations, dyad practice, and art- and movement-based integration methods.
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Trainings includes live and self-paced classes covering psilocybin dosing, ethics, screening, facilitation, integration, and related topics. Most live classes are online via Zoom, with some in-person or hybrid elements depending on the course.
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Medicinal Mindfulness is a Boulder, Colorado-based psychedelic therapy and harm reduction education center rooted in mindfulness-based practices. The site presents the organization as one of the first of its kind in the United States.
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