InnerTrek Level 1 Training:
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 Feb 17, 2026
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Program Overview
Over the course of eight weeks (60 hours total), you’ll gain a 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 introduces the core competencies of facilitation—ethical presence, trauma-informed care, readiness assessment, integration, and more—while grounding these concepts in lived practice at the retreat. Under the supervision of licensed facilitators, you’ll both journey with psilocybin and support peers in a safe, regulated setting.
By graduation, you’ll hold a clear understanding of the responsibilities and professional standards required to progress toward licensure or advanced facilitator training.
Who is this for?
Level 1 is designed for curious professionals, students, and seekers from across the U.S. and worldwide who want a hands-on, legally compliant introduction to psychedelic facilitation.
You don’t need prior psychedelic experience—just a readiness to learn, participate, and reflect. Whether you’re exploring a new career path, deepening your professional practice, or simply curious about the inner terrain, this program offers:
Practical training in essential facilitation skills
Firsthand experience as both participant and observer
A supportive community of peers and educators
A pathway to further training and licensure through InnerTrek
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 | 25 Hours)
Online Self-Paced Learning – 20 hours
Weekly modules delivered through our online learning platform and on Zoom, including:
Expert Sessions: Studio-filmed 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 – 5 hours
Orientation Zoom: Two-hour live session on February 17, 2026, 5:30-7:30 PT
Introduction to cohort and instructors
Overview of retreat details
Q&A
Home Groups: Three (3) educator led, small-cohort, 60-minute “home group” meetings
Potential Times Subject to Change:
- Tuesday February 24, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm PT
- Tuesday March 3, 5:30-6:30pm PT
- Tuesday March 10, 5:30-6:30pm PT
In-Person 3-Day Psilocybin Training & Retreat (3 Days | 30 hours)
Group journeys facilitated by InnerTrek’s highly experienced psilocybin facilitators
Students rotate roles of participant and group observer/supporter
Held at InnerTrek’s licensed center in Portland, Oregon
Two group preparation sessions held prior and one group integration session held after, both on Zoom
Dates: March 20-22, 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
Core Curriculum Includes:
The Art of Non-Directive Facilitation with Tom Eckert
Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care with Emma Knighton
Assessment of Readiness with Jason Foster
Facilitator Presence and Basics of Attunement with Tal Sharabi
Self Work as a Pillar of Psychedelic Facilitation with Emma Knighton
The Ethics of Working in Altered States with Emma Knighton
Foundations of Group Support with Tom Eckert & Emma Knighton
Introduction to Integration and Meaning-Making with Emma Knighton
The Future of the Psychedelic Movement with Tom Eckert & Nate Howard
Next Program Dates
Program starts February 17, 2026
Experiential Retreat March 20-22, 2026
Application deadline February 1, 2026
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
Anyone seeking a hands-on and legally safe psychedelic learning environment
Meet your Lead Instructors
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Jason is a seasoned therapist in private practice in Seattle, where he incorporates a deeply humanistic and psychospiritual outlook, informed by a strong core of ethics. Jason has served as lead supervisor with the Zendo Project and has over 10 years of experience in psychedelic facilitation and education in a variety of capacities. He trained in Core Energetics and has a second degree black belt in Aikido.
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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.
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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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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.
Tuition & Payment Options
Total Tuition: $4,200
Includes all instructional hours, psilocybin journey, and materials. Mushrooms for retreat sold separately.
Payment Options:
Pay in Full before February 17, 2026: $3,900 (save $300)
Monthly Plan: 4 payments of $1,050
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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Participants will consume legal, lab-tested psilocybin under supervision, with integration and peer facilitation components.
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This program provides foundational training. Oregon and Colorado licensure requires additional steps, but this is an ideal start.
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No, but applicants must demonstrate emotional and psychological readiness during the admissions process.
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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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Moodle is our learning management system, where you’ll access all your course content, submit assignments, and interact with peers.
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Days include opening circles, psilocybin journeys, supervised facilitation, group reflection, and integrative movement or journaling.
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No. Participating in the journey is essential for completion and for understanding the heart of this work.
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You’ll join our alumni network, have access to future Level 2 programs, and receive guidance on next steps toward licensure if desired.