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Although clinical work and psychedelic-assisted therapies share significant overlap in practitioner backgrounds and core skills, clinicians often must unlearn more rigid medicalized approaches to accommodate the unpredictable and non-linear nature of psychedelic work.

Learn the most common ethical mistakes every psilocybin mushroom facilitator should be aware of and how to improve your practice with strong boundaries and ongoing support.

So you’ve got your facilitator license. What’s next? Learn how to build a sustainable psilocybin mushroom facilitator practice in Colorado

What does it take to become a great psilocybin facilitator? Lessons on experience, ethics, and facilitation skills from our first two training cohorts.

Discover everything you need to consider while choosing a licensed facilitator for legal psilocybin mushroom therapy in Colorado.

Learn why practitioners from out-of-state are pursuing psilocybin facilitator training in Colorado, and what this looks like in practice.

Underground mushroom facilitators are moving into the legal landscape in Colorado. Understand if this transition is right for you – and how to navigate it.

Community provides crucial support, accountability, and growth for psychedelic practitioners. Discover the keys to finding and building healthy community.

Choosing between psilocybin and KAP training isn't an either/or situation. Discover which is right for where you're at right now.

Coloradoans now have multiple legal pathways to explore psilocybin mushrooms. Discover how the new laws work and what it takes to become a licensed facilitator.

The Drug War has plagued marginalized communities and Global South societies and lands for decades. Let's reject psychedelic exceptionalism and restore rights for all drug users.

Women leaders have been at the heart of the psychedelic movement for generations. It's time to recognize their contributions.

Based on our community organizing, policy advocacy, and mental health practice experience at Elemental Psychedelics , we often find...

In the world of surfing, it’s common for experienced surfers to skip the first really good wave they see. They understand that patience...

Travel (and psychedelics) expands our capacity to take in more of ourselves and the world. A personal share from Elemental, plus Cats!

Psychedelic group experiences with substances like ketamine and psilocybin mushrooms are becoming more popular, offering unique opportuniti

Written by Dori Lewis, LPC, LMHC – Clinical Director of Elemental Psychedelics and Owner-Operator of Reflective Healing Center In a world where the promise of quick fixes often overshadows the reality of healing, it's crucial to ground ourselves in realistic expectations, especially when it comes to psychedelic experiences. Recently, Elemental Psychedelics hosted a webinar facilitated by Dori G. Lewis and Dylan Rivard, aimed at therapists, space holders, facilitators, psyched

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the landscape of mental health treatment, marked by a resurgence of interest in psychedelic therapy. Psilocybin, derived from magic mushrooms, has garnered attention for its therapeutic benefits for a range of struggles. However, there is another psychedelic substance, ketamine, which, although less recognized, has emerged as a potent tool in the realm of mental health healing. Despite being one of the first psychedelic-l

Expanding our professional practices into psychedelic work demands a deeper understanding of the essential roles we play as space holders, supporters, and stewards. In this blog, we delve into three fundamental roles in psilocybin mushroom journey support – Custodian, Steward, and Anchor of Presence – shedding light on their significance and offering insights into how you can embrace and cultivate these vital qualities within yourself. These roles are not just labels; they p

Colonization makes up the very roots of how this country was founded, and thus it makes sense that our values, beliefs, norms, and practices