InnerTrek Level 1:
Introduction to Psychedelic Facilitation
A first-of-its-kind, legal 8-week program combining online learning with a supervised psilocybin retreat at our licensed center in Portland, Oregon.
For curious professionals, students, and seekers ready for a safe, hands-on introduction to psychedelic facilitation.
Applications Now Open
Program starts April 7, 2026
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Program Overview
Over the course of eight weeks (60 hours total), you’ll build a strong foundation in psychedelic facilitation through a blend of online coursework, live group sessions, and a three-day supervised psilocybin retreat in Portland, Oregon.
The curriculum grounds you in the philosophical roots of psychedelic care while introducing the core competencies of facilitation—ethical presence, trauma-informed practice, attuned space-holding for both individual and group settings, integration skills, and more. These concepts come to life at the retreat, where, under the supervision of licensed facilitators, you’ll both experience a psilocybin journey and support peers within a safe, regulated setting and container.
By graduation, you’ll have a clear understanding of the philosophies, responsibilities, and professional standards involved in progressing toward licensure or more advanced facilitator training.
Who is this for?
Level 1 is designed for professionals, students, and curious seekers from across the U.S. and around the world who want a hands-on, legally compliant introduction to psychedelic facilitation.
No prior psychedelic experience is required—only a willingness to learn, participate, and reflect. Whether you’re exploring a new career path, deepening your existing practice, or simply drawn to the inner landscape, the program offers:
Practical training in essential facilitation skills
Firsthand experience as both participant and observer
A supportive community of peers and educators
A clear pathway to further training and licensure through InnerTrek
Continuing education for professionals
Program Format
Three Phases of Training
Total Instructional Hours: 30 hours of didactic training + 30 hours of In-Person Psychedelic Retreat
Pre-Retreat Education
(5 Weeks | 24 Hours)
Online Self-Paced Learning – 20 hours
Weekly modules delivered through our online learning platform including:
Expert Sessions: Studio-quality presentations on key topics delivered by InnerTrek’s Lead Educators and Leadership Team
Curated materials and case studies
Interactive forums and peer reflection prompts
Live Online Learning – 4 hours
Orientation Zoom: Two-hour live session on April 7, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pm ET / 3:30-5:30 PT
Introduction to cohort and instructors
Overview of retreat details
Q&A
Home Groups: Two (2) small-cohort, 60-minute “home group” meetings led by Emma Knighton, InnerTrek’s Program Director.
Tuesday April 21, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm ET / 3:30-4:30 PT
Tuesday May 5, 2026 6:30 - 7:30pm ET / 3:30-4:30 PT
In-Person 3-Day Psilocybin Training & Retreat
(3 Days | 30 hours)
Group journeys facilitated by InnerTrek’s highly experienced psilocybin facilitators, Emma Knighton, Director of Programs & Services & Dr. Seth Mehr Director of Health & Safety.
Students rotate roles of participant and group observer/supporter
Held at InnerTrek’s licensed service center in Portland, Oregon
Two group preparation sessions held prior and one group integration session held after, both on Zoom
Dates: May 29-31, 2026
Post-Retreat Education
(3 Weeks | 6 Hours)
Focus on Integration, Community Support, Ethics, and Professional Practice
Live online integration - 90 minutes
Self-Paced assignments including filmed lecture - 3 hours
Live online closing class and commencement - 90 minutes
Certification
Graduates receive a Level 1 Introduction to Psychedelic Facilitation course certificate, showing completion of introductory education and a supervised psilocybin experience. This is the ideal first step for:
Aspiring facilitators considering licensure
Professionals exploring psychedelic work
People desiring skills to support psychedelic harm reduction
Anyone seeking a hands-on and legally safe psychedelic learning environment
Core Curriculum Includes:
Introduction to Holding Space with Tom Eckert & Emma Knighton
The Art of Non-Directive Facilitation with Tom Eckert
Ethics & Consent in Altered State Work with Emma Knighton
Preparing a Client for the Journey with Tom Eckert
The Medicine Session: Core Facilitator Skills with Tal Sharabi
Foundations of Group Facilitation with Tom Eckert
Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care with Emma Knighton
Introduction to Integration and Meaning-Making with Emma Knighton
Facilitator Self-Work and Readiness with Tal Sharabi
The Future of the Movement with Tom Eckert & Nate Howard
Next Program Dates
Program beings on
April 7, 2026
Experiential Retreat Weekend in Portland: May 29-31, 2026
To preserve the intimacy and depth of the learning environment, this cohort is limited in size.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once all spots are filled. We encourage applying early.
Meet your Lead Instructors
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Emma (she/they) is a somatic trauma therapist, a psychedelic-assisted therapist, and a psychedelic educator, organizer, and leader. Organizationally, Emma focuses on increasing ethics, trauma-informed care culture, and pro-liberation practices in organizations and psychedelic facilitation work. In their clinical work, Emma works at the intersection of trauma healing, queer identity development, and psychedelic healing. She co-founded the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association and teaches around the country at various institutions about consent and trauma-informed care practices in psychedelic services. Emma is a student of Celtic Druidry and strives to serve the medicine and her community with integrated mind, body, and spirit.
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Tom, a seasoned psychotherapist, is Founder and Executive Director of InnerTrek. He was the architect of Oregon’s Measure 109 and led the campaign to establish Oregon’s statewide Psilocybin Services Program. He served as the Chair of Oregon’s Governor-appointed Psilocybin Advisory Board during its pivotal first year, and also established the Sheri Eckert Foundation, the leading philanthropic provider of access to psilocybin training and services across the state of Oregon and beyond through scholarships and other supportive programs.
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Tal Sharabi is an experienced psychotherapist skilled in somatic and transpersonal models. Tal trained in psychedelic psychotherapy and research at the California Institute of Integral Studies, in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through the Polaris Insight Center, and in MDMA-assisted therapy through her completion of Parts A-D of MAPS-Certified training. Tal is experienced in and enjoys designing and implementing therapeutic programs, mentoring new practitioners, and leading plant medicine retreats in different areas of the world.
Tuition & Payment Options
Program Tuition
$3,200 - Includes 60 hours of instruction, a 3-day psilocybin journey retreat, and all program materials.
*Psilocybin is provided at the retreat and purchased separately.
Deposit to Reserve Your Spot: $400
Your deposit is fully refundable up to 5 days before the program begins.
Early Enrollment Tuition
Save on tuition by applying, being accepted, and submitting your $400 deposit by the dates below:
Enroll by December 15, 2025:
$2,800 (Save $400)Enroll by January 31, 2026:
$2,900 (Save $300)Enroll by February 28, 2026:
$3,000 (Save $200)
Standard Payment Plan Options
Tuition tiers with early-bird savings included - Payment plans must be completed by July 1, 2026.
| Enrollment Deadline | Pay in Full | 3-Month Plan | 5-Month Plan | 7-Month Plan |
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| By Dec 15, 2025 | $2,800 (total) | $973/mo ($2,907 total) | $604/mo ($3,020 total) | $452/mo ($3,152 total) |
| By Jan 31, 2026 | $2,900 (total) | $1,013/mo ($3,039 total) | $629/mo ($3,145 total) | $471/mo ($3,297 total) |
| By Feb 28, 2026 | $3,000 (total) | $1,047/mo ($3,141 total) | $651/mo ($3,255 total) | $487/mo ($3,409 total) |
| After Feb 28, 2026 | $3,200 (total) | $1,120/mo ($3,360 total) | $697/mo ($3,485 total) | $521/mo ($3,647 total) |
Notes: All plans require the $400 deposit. Total costs include administrative fees. Exact monthly amounts will be confirmed at registration.
FAQ
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Yes. All psilocybin use takes place in our state-licensed facility in accordance with Oregon law.
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No. Anyone worldwide may apply and participate.
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8 weeks / 60 hours total: 30 hours online didactic + 30 hours at a 3-day licensed psilocybin retreat. You’ll rotate roles (participant/observer) under supervision.
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No formal education is required. We value lived experience, compassion, and a commitment to this field.
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You must be at least 21.
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No, but applicants must demonstrate emotional and psychological readiness during the admissions process.
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Curious professionals, students, and seekers who want a legal, hands-on introduction to psychedelic facilitation—no prior experience required. It’s a strong on-ramp toward licensure and advanced study.
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Days include opening circles, psilocybin journeys, supervised facilitation, group reflection, and integrative movement or journaling.
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Participants will consume legal, lab-tested psilocybin and will be facilitated by InnerTrek’s licensed facilitators (with peer facilitation components) through preparation, group medicine ceremony, and integration.
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Level 1 builds foundational skills. Licensure in Oregon/Colorado requires additional training/steps; Level 2 is the next step on that path.
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We use Moodle for self-paced modules (talks, readings, short checks) plus live Zoom orientation and Home Groups. We may have an alt platform in spring 2026.
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A self-paced entry-level track will be made available, however, completion of Level 1 Training at InnerTrek requires participation in the journey. We believe this is essential for understanding the heart of this work.
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Level 1 grads who apply to and are accepted to Level 2 get a $1,000 benefit applied as their Level 2 deposit.
They also receive fast-tracked reviews. This means earlier read as well as guidance for “on-the-edge of acceptance” applicants.
Level 1 graduates will receive invitations to select InnerTrek alumni offerings as well as remote and in-person gatherings.
We’re exploring additional perks for L1→L2—TBD.
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May 29–31, 2026 (Portland, OR) with Emma Knighton & Seth Mehr
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You’ll receive a Level 1 certificate, join our alumni network, get priority communications about Level 2, and be invited to select alumni gatherings/offerings.
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Yes. It’s central to the learning objectives and completion. If you are not able to consume medicine for medical or safety reasons, you can still participate in the retreat as an observer.
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(deposit locks rate):
• Founding/Launch (ends Dec 15, 2025): $2,800 ($400 off)
• Early Bird (ends Jan 31, 2026): $2,900 ($300 off)
• Timely Bird (ends Feb 28, 2026): $3,000 ($200 off)
• Standard (After Feb 28, 2026): $3,200
Final pricing will be confirmed in your offer; any locked discount is honored. -
$400 to hold your seat and lock your discount. 100% refundable through 5 days before the program begins.
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Yes—flexible options - all payment plan options must be completed before July 1, 2026. If you enroll early, you keep your discount even if you choose a plan. Details are provided in your enrollment link.
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Answer: Yes.
Need-based scholarships for Level 1 Accepted Students open Nov 15, 2025. We’ll let accepted students know how and if financial aid is available to them in the weeks that follow Nov 15.
Awards are partial, limited, and all InnerTrek Financial Aid is needs-based on a pay-it-forward model; this means the more students that are able to pay full tuition the more scholarships we can offer. As a result, we won’t know the total amount of financial aid monies we can award until we finish the enrollment period which ends about 1 week before the start of the program.
Paying the $400 refundable deposit locks your discount tier and is fully refundable until 5 days before the start of school (Start of school is April 7, 2026) if you don’t receive aid or decide not to attend.