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Join the Journey Toward Ethical Plant Medicine Facilitation: Certificate in Ceremony, Ethics, & Reciprocity
From March 20th to October 2nd, 2025
Enrollment is now open for the Certificate in Ceremony, Ethics, & Reciprocity, an unparalleled educational program for ceremonial leaders and psychedelic facilitators seeking to deepen their knowledge and foster ethical, justice-informed practices.
What’s This Program About?
This certificate is a 6-month, 80-hour journey designed for those already facilitating or assisting in ceremonies, aiming to create a safer, more equitable, and informed space for plant medicine practices. It focuses on reducing risks, strengthening community accountability, and cultivating skills for ethical ceremonial leadership outside of traditional Indigenous contexts.
Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, gain new insights, or build bridges between ceremony and psychedelic therapies, this program provides the tools to make a meaningful impact in your community.
What’s Included?
- Comprehensive Educational Program
From March to October 2025, participate in online weekly live discussions combined with readings and asynchronous lectures from Chacruna’s network of expert faculty. Highlights include:- Free participation in ethics-based Community Forums
- Required in person gathering featuring ethical case reviews and attendance at Psychedelic Culture Conference (PCU 2025) in San Francisco from March 28-30, 2025 (conference ticket costs included).
- Community Accountability Network
Access to one-on-one support and ethics consultation service managed by Chacruna. Consultants will promptly respond to all inquiries, providing mentoring, guidance, and support, along with recommendations for follow-up. - Experiential Approach
Dive into practical, skill-based learning alongside traditional instruction. Engage in activities, projects, simulations, and real-world experiences designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. - Integration Sessions
A safe space for discussing questions, concerns, in sessions that will promote active listening, provide constructive feedback and sensitive experiences, share knowledge, and encourage self-reflection.
What Will You Learn?
The program covers five core areas essential for ethical plant medicine facilitation:
- Ethical Principles and Guidelines
- Safety and Risk Reduction
- Legal Considerations
- Right Use of Power & Prevention of Sexual Misconduct
- Racial Justice & Reciprocity
Tuition and Scholarships
- Total tuition: $4,000
- Scholarships: Ample opportunities are available for underrepresented communities and BIPOC participants to ensure accessibility.
- Psychedelic Culture Conference ticket included (participants are responsible for travel and accommodation).
Who Should Enroll?
This program is designed for ceremonial leaders, facilitators, and practitioners who are already active in their communities and seeking to:
- Deepen their ethical knowledge.
- Build connections with other leaders and experts in the field.
- Cultivate skills for safer, justice-informed practices.
Why This Certificate Matters
This initiative bridges the ceremonial and therapeutic worlds, integrating traditional wisdom, psychedelic science, and best practices for creating informed, ethical spaces. By fostering a robust framework of self-regulated accountability, the program supports a safer environment not just for facilitators, but for participants and the wider community.
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Prepare to join an inspiring cohort of leaders and changemakers and stay tuned for more details on CE credits soon!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Welcome to our FAQ page! Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our program. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
1. What is the format of the classes?
The course combines recorded lectures and live Zoom discussion sessions.
- Pre-recorded lectures: Available a week in advance to watch at your convenience.
- Live discussion classes: 1.5-hour Zoom meetings focused on Q&A and class discussions. Students must watch the recordings and complete readings in advance, as outlined in the syllabus. Students are expected to have watched the recordings and completed any readings ahead of time, as outlined in the syllabus.
- Experiential Sessions: 1.5-hour Zoom meetings where participants will engage in activities, projects, simulations, real-world experiences, and practical exercises that foster active learning and problem-solving skills.
- Integration Sessions: 1.5-hour Zoom meetings where enrollees will have the opportunity to come together as a cohort and discuss with one of the professors from the respective module any questions/comments/concerns over the content covered so far.
2. Are classes recorded?
No, the live discussion classes will not be recorded. The focus of these sessions is interactive, and we encourage you to participate live to make the most of the experience.
3. Will students have access to the lecture PowerPoint slides?
Lecture slides may be provided at the professor’s discretion but are not guaranteed for every class.
4. How much interaction is there with the professors?
You will have ample opportunities to interact with the professors during the live 1.5-hour live sessions. These sessions are an essential course component and they provide a supportive space to ask questions and engage deeply with the material.
5. How much time should I expect to commit to the course each week?
The program requires a weekly time commitment of approximately 3.5 hours:
- 2 hours of independent study at home (watching lectures and completing readings).
- 1.5 hours of online sessions (live Q&A/discussion with professors).
6. Is there a place to further the discussions of the course outside of class time?
Yes, in addition to the live discussion classes, you will have the opportunity to participate in monthly integration sessions. These sessions provide a space for students to continue exploring course themes and discuss insights or questions that may arise outside of the regular class schedule.
7. Will I receive a certificate of participation?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of participation upon successfully completing the course. To qualify, students must meet the attendance requirements and complete the required coursework. Detailed requirements are outlined in the course syllabus.
8. Is the in-person session mandatory?
Yes, attendance at the in-person meeting on March 28th and the Psychedelic Culture Conference on March 29th and 30th are mandatory, as these are key components of the program. If you have accessibility issues, please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on the Conference, follow the PCU25 website.
9. Will travel and accommodation be covered for the in-person meeting
Travel, accommodation, and other expenses for the in-person meeting are not covered by Chacruna. However, students will receive a complimentary ticket to the Psychedelic Culture Conference.
10. What is your Refund Policy?
Refunds (on Eventbrite) are not offered after 10% of the course is completed, except in cases of emergencies. For more details or to request an exception, please contact us.
11. Will there be a Payment Plan?
Yes, we offer a payment plan to make the course more accessible to students. The payment options available include up to four installments.
12. What is the attendance requirement to obtain the certificate?
To be eligible for the certificate, students must attend at least 70% of the course sessions.
13. Are there scholarships available?
Scholarships are available for underprivileged students and members of minority groups, please apply here. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
14. Who is eligible to apply for the program?
The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, including undergraduate and graduate students, facilitators, religious group members, chaplains, and anyone with a genuine interest in the field. We welcome students from all backgrounds, including:
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Facilitators and members of religious groups
- Chaplains and ceremonial leaders
- Psychotherapists, clinicians and other wellness professionals
- Anyone with a genuine interest and experience in the field
15. How do I apply for the program?
You can apply by filling the application form here.
16. What does the certificate entail?
This certificate does not qualify students as ceremonial leaders, facilitators, or shamans. Instead, it provides foundational education in connection, ethics, safety, and ongoing learning for those involved in psychedelic plant medicine ceremonies, whether as leaders, facilitators, guides, or participants.
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