Bodhi Academy Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program

Our Colorado-approved program blends tradition, science, and hands-on experience to prepare you for a career in psychedelic facilitation. With expert faculty, rigorous academic standards, and immersive practicum training, Bodhi Academy provides the most comprehensive pathway to becoming a skilled, ethical, and effective facilitator.

At Bodhi Academy, you’ll learn to provide psychedelic services through a balance of traditional wisdom, clinical research, and legal best practices. Guided by faculty with decades of real-world experience, the program combines live and pre-recorded sessions, case studies, role plays, and a hallmark 100-hour practicum with a 10-day retreat. You’ll graduate prepared with the skills, confidence, and ethical grounding to guide individuals and groups safely and effectively.

Train with experienced faculty, master client-centered facilitation, and complete a 100-hour practicum with a 10-day retreat, preparing you to guide psychedelic sessions safely and effectively. Apply to join our 2026 Cohort!

A Colorado DORA-licensed psychedelic training program preparing facilitators for professional psychedelic practice.

What You'll Learn

In this intensive program, you’ll gain both academic knowledge and hands-on skills to become a confident psychedelic facilitator. Training includes:

• Dosing & Neuroscience – Learn effective micro-, midi-, and macro-dosing strategies alongside in-depth neurobiology and physiology of psychedelics.
• Depth Coaching & Client Care – Master non-directive communication, intention setting, and integration methods to support lasting change.
• Cultural & Group Facilitation – Explore the roots of psychedelics in indigenous traditions while developing skills for guiding safe, dynamic group sessions.
• Integration & Ethics – Apply evidence-based integration tools, harm-reduction practices, and legal frameworks to ensure client safety and therapeutic benefit.
• Facilitator Wellbeing – Cultivate self-care practices essential for resilience and effectiveness in this work.

"This training was comprehensive and well thought-out. There are aspects of the training that I don’t think any other programs contain because of the depth of real experience that the faculty have. The lead trainers were incredibly knowledgeable, with years of practice that showed with every topic they presented on. This training was essential to me becoming a successful psilocybin facilitator."

Drew Snyder, LPC, NCC,

Head of Psilocybin Practicums, Integrative Psychiatry Institute

Watch & Learn: Dive into Our Psychedelic Facilitation Program

Curious to see firsthand what makes Bodhi Academy’s training distinctive? Watch this video to explore how our expertly crafted curriculum blends immersive live sessions, evidence-based facilitation techniques, 100 hours of supervised practicum, and a transformative in-person retreat - all designed to prepare you for professional psychedelic facilitation.

What Graduating from Bodhi Academy Means:

Completing Bodhi Academy’s program demonstrates that you have:

• Mastered interdisciplinary psychedelic services with legal, ethical, and client-centered practices
• Gained expertise in preparation, facilitation, and integration for both individuals and groups
• Learned to work with clients facing trauma, addiction, and complex challenges using trauma-informed care
• Completed a comprehensive practicum and 10-day retreat, guided by expert faculty
• Developed deep understanding of the healing and transformative potential of natural medicines

Learning From Those Who’ve Walked the Path

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Hear directly from past participants about their experience at Bodhi Academy. From the depth of the curriculum to the personal mentorship of our faculty, these stories highlight the transformation and confidence our students gain as they step into the role of psychedelic facilitators.

Trina Bogart, MD

Emergency Physician

"This training really helped to show me how important it is to heal on other levels. I feel so very well prepared now to be an excellent guide and provide that safe space for clients. If you're going to take on this work, there's nothing more important than quality training. Bodhi Academy provided that."

Andre Mershad

Coach and Yoga Instructor

"It's very important work and it really matters who trains you and where the information comes from. The Bodhi Academy training has tremendously impacted my relationship to the medicine of psilocybin and to myself."

Janaris Lambright

Holistic Wellness Practitioner

"Having the key performance indicators that were part of how we were being vetted was a critical factor because I believe other programs may not have this as a part of their practicum. Bodhi Academy is the best program in my career. Professionally, personally, holistically, my life has been transformed."

Are you ready to join our 2026 cohort?

If what you’ve read resonates with you, now is the time to take the next step. Our 2026 cohort is limited to just 24 students, ensuring personalized mentorship and a truly immersive experience. Click See If I Qualify to confirm your eligibility, and if you’re ready, submit your application today to secure your spot and join Bodhi Academy’s next generation of psychedelic facilitators.

Pre-enrollment is open now! Reserve your spot in our 2026 cohort and save $2,000 on tuition.

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