Psychedelic facilitation training in the US is an evolving field with common priorities and gaps. Interviews with representatives from 13 established and emerging training organizations revealed shared focuses on careful selection of trainees and faculty, content emphases in instruction, addressing spiritual and existential topics, and teaching strategies. Identified gaps include the need for continuing education for program graduates, parity with other disciplines, and development of field standards. The authors suggest that training programs and trainees would benefit from greater collaboration and ongoing exchange about best practices as the field adjusts to scientific, social, economic, and regulatory developments.
Psychedelic facilitation training in the US is an emerging discipline focused on developing skilled interpersonal support and safety monitoring to enhance therapeutic potential and reduce harm. A quality improvement project interviewed representatives from 13 established and emerging training organizations, identifying common priorities such as careful trainee and faculty selection, content emphases, and addressing spiritual and existential topics. Gaps included the need for continuing education for graduates, parity with other disciplines, and field standards. Greater collaboration and exchange about best practices could benefit programs and trainees as the field evolves.