Psychedelic Facilitator Training at THE OPEN:MINDS EXPO

Unlock the Power of Psychedelic Healing at THE OPEN:MINDS EXPO, November 22-24, Denver

Join us at THE OPEN:MINDS EXPO this November in Denver for a Psychedelic Facilitator Training, designed for professionals and individuals eager to explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Over three immersive days, you will learn from renowned facilitators in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, focusing on self-healing, body-based trauma resolution, integration techniques, and harm reduction.

Attend for 1, 2, or all 3 Days. Facilitator training also includes access to THE OPEN:MINDS EXPO show.

**Day 1 - November 22: Innate Path**

- **Workshop 1**: *Creating a Practice of Self-Healing with Psychedelics*

**Presenter**: Jen Fiser, LPC

- **Capacity**: 6 Participants

Explore solo psychedelic work and learn how to harness your innate wisdom for personal healing. Compare therapeutic, recreational, and ceremonial uses of psychedelics to determine the most effective healing paths. Gain insights into subconscious engagement, managing difficult experiences, and understanding when external support is needed.

**Topics**: Cannabis, psilocybin, managing “bad trips,” trauma release, belief shifts.

- **Workshop 2**: *Accessing the Body with Psychedelic Therapy*

**Presenter**: Aviva Bannerman, LPC

- **Capacity**: 8 Participants

Delve into the somatic model of psychedelic therapy, uncover how trauma is stored in the body, and explore body-based interventions under low-dose psychedelics. This workshop is geared toward psychotherapists and those engaged in psychedelic healing.

**Topics**: Trauma and the nervous system, psycholytic psychotherapy, relational healing.

- **Workshop 3**: *Ancient & Modern Healing Lineages in Psychedelic Therapy*

**Presenter**: Andres Zambrano, LPC

- **Capacity**: 6 Participants

Explore the synergy between Indigenous ceremonial wisdom and modern psychotherapeutic techniques. Learn how to integrate ceremonial practices, including song and energetic protection, with modern therapeutic tools.

**Topics**: Indigenous wisdom, attachment therapy, somatic practices, sacred plants.

**Day 2 - November 23: Bodhi Academy

- **Capacity**: 27 Participants

- **Morning Session**: *The Art of Psychedelic Integration*

**Presenter**: Sienna Terranova, LPC, CICC, CBHT

- **Time**: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Understand how integration can sustain the long-term benefits of psychedelic journeys, using verbal and non-verbal tools. Explore challenges that impede integration and how to overcome them.

- **Afternoon Session**: *The Use of Sound and Music in Psychedelic Experience*

**Presenter**: Rachael Fox Feather Dougherty, CST, CPG

- **Time**: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Discover how sound therapy can enhance psychedelic sessions by impacting brain function and aiding in integration. Experience sound healing firsthand and learn to safely incorporate sound into therapy.

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#### **Day 3 - November 24: Bodhi Academy**

- **Capacity**: 27 Participants

- **Morning Session**: *Psychedelic Harm Reduction: Knowledge & Techniques*

**Presenter**: Rose Moulin-Franco, LPC, CPC, CICMC

- **Time**: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn critical harm reduction techniques used before, during, and after psychedelic experiences to ensure safety and support throughout the journey.

- **Afternoon Session**: *Indigenous Methods of Preparation*

**Presenter**: Prema Sagara, LPF, CPG

- **Time**: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Explore the ancestral traditions of plant medicine use, spiritual practices, and ceremonial rites. Learn about Indigenous preparation techniques for deep, transformative experiences.

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Participants in these trainings will receive certificates of completion that contribute toward continuing education in psychedelic facilitation. Take part in this cutting-edge field and help shape the future of mental health through safe and informed psychedelic practices.

Event Venue

Jonas Bros Bldg, 1037 North Broadway, Denver, United States