PSILOCYBIN FACILITATION PRACTICUM

Complete your licensure requirements at Oregon's leading practicum program—where over 25% of licensed service centers are operated by our alumni.

Program Overview

Experience a state-of-the-art practicum program designed to fulfill your psilocybin facilitator license requirements at The Sacred Mushroom, our partner and alumni-owned licensed service center in Portland, Oregon. This immersive 40-hour program offers a unique three-dimensional learning experience:

  • Observe licensed practitioners in action

  • Co-facilitate sessions under expert guidance

  • Participate in your own transformative psilocybin journey

As one of Oregon's leading service centers operated by Changa Institute alumni, we provide an unparalleled opportunity to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience while meeting all state licensing requirements. Our expert supervision ensures you develop the confidence, skills, and practical understanding needed for professional psilocybin facilitation.

Mariah Moncada, Changa Institute Alumni Success Story

What You'll Experience

  • Supervised client screening and assessment

  • Pre-session preparation protocols

  • Active facilitation techniques

  • Post-session integration methods

  • Safety and emergency procedures

  • Documentation and record-keeping

  • Professional ethics in practice

Key Program Features

  • 40 hours of supervised practical experience

  • Direct participation in administration sessions

  • Observation opportunities

  • Hands-on supervised facilitation experience

  • Preparation and integration session practice

  • Expert feedback from licensed practitioners

  • Open to both Changa Institute students and external practitioners

Program Details

Duration: 7 days (40 hours) Online: April 2-4, 2025 In-Person: April 10-13, 2025

Cost:

Changa Students: $2,350 Non Changa Students: $2,850

Price excludes accommodation and meals.

  • Day 1: Virtual Pre-Screening

    • Initial assessment and preparation

    • Review of protocols and expectations

    • Safety guidelines and documentation

    Day 2: Virtual Preparation Session

    • Deep dive into preparation techniques

    • Client assessment methodologies

    • Setting intentions and creating container

    Day 3: In-Person Session Day

    • Direct experience OR co-facilitation opportunity

    • Hands-on practical application

    • Real-time supervised facilitation

    Day 4: Integration Session

    • Post-session processing

    • Integration techniques and practices

    • Professional feedback and reflection

    Day 5: In-Person Session Day

    • Second experience OR co-facilitation opportunity

    • Advanced practical application

    • Deepening facilitation skills

    Day 6: Integration Session

    • Advanced integration methods

    • Group processing and sharing

    • Professional development feedback

    Day 7: Virtual Feedback and Closing

    • Comprehensive review

    • Professional evaluation

    • Next steps and continuing education guidanceCircle

  • The Sacred Mushroom Service Center, Portland, OR

    Near by airport: PDX

    Near by hotels:

    The Society Hotel - Portland

    The Nines

    Dossier Hotel

    The Ritz-Carlton


  • Program Fee:

    Changa Students; $2,350

    Non Changa Students: $2,850

    The Fee Includes:

    • Complete 40-hour practicum training

    • Full Psilocybin Session

    • Expert supervision and guidance

    • All necessary program materials

    • Documentation and certification

    Additional Expenses (Not Included):

    • Lodging in Portland, OR

    • Meals and dining

    • Transportation and travel costs

    • Personal expenses

    • Local transportation

    • Travel insurance (if applicable)

Program Structure

Accreditation

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), have approved and certified the Changa Institute’s program

Meet Your Facilitators

  • Lead Licensed Facilitator

    Bryan is TSM’s Chief Facilitator and is an alum of the Changa Institute's first cohort. One of the first 10 people to become a licensed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to facilitate psilocybin journeys, Bryan has studied and has been experiencing the effects of psilocybin for many years and is a passionate advocate for the potential of psilocybin to heal, transform, and liberate.

    Bryan’s hobbies include blowing glass (marbles) and photography. The photographs adorning the walls at TSM are all Bryan’s work.

    Prior to TSM, Bryan worked 10 years with Kaya Holdings, Inc., a cannabis company.

Changa Institute Psychedelic Therapy training Instructor Matthew Wissler

  • Lead Instructor and Licensed Facilitator

    Matthew is a licensed psilocybin facilitator actively supporting clients since co-facilitating the second session under Measure 109.

    Matthew is an alum of the Changa Institute's first cohort and holds a Post-Graduate diploma in Teaching and Learning from the University of Canterbury College of Education, along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology from the Evergreen State College. As a facilitator, he actively engages in ongoing professional development, recently completing an End-of-Life Doula certification from the End-of-Life Psychedelic Care training program. Matthew values the sharing of experiences through leading practicums and classes for facilitator training programs, participating in panel discussions at symposiums, being an active member of several facilitator support networks, and preparing and supporting clients through every stage of their personal journey with psilocybin.

    With six years of experience as a youth crisis interventionist and program supervisor for at-risk young adults, he possesses a robust background in employing a trauma-informed approach to assist others through challenging situations and personal development. As a trained educator and experienced teacher, Matthew ensures his clients are well-prepared for their psilocybin journey, and he extends this commitment to the training of future facilitators. His decade-long dedication to endangered species recovery projects allowed him to work hands-on with a variety of wildlife honing his skills in relating to various forms of consciousness and nonverbal communication. Matthew's passion for entheogens has been cultivated over the course of 25 years and he is deeply grateful for the opportunity to utilize his range of skills and experiences in support of his community in the purposeful use of psilocybin and in training future facilitators.

  • Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator

    Missy is an alumnus of the Changa Institute. She was thrust into meditation in 2009 when chronic pain gifted her the opportunity to look more deeply at life in an existential way. What felt like a betrayal of the body ultimately led to the discovery that our bodies are not in the way, they are the way. With a particular interest in rebalancing the feminine and masculine energies, her work draws on ancient wisdom traditions, consciousness, movement, sound and other embodiment practices. She believes this path can be gentle and that play is essential.

    Missy is a mindfulness teacher and completed training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Drawing on these tools of insight and compassion, Missy’s greatest message is that there is nothing to fix. When we return to our inherent wholeness we are free to change, connected to the wisdom of the body and the strength of the heart.

  • Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator

    Evelyn is an alumnus of the Changa Institute and has 25 years of experience with psychedelics and helping people navigate their expanded consciousness. Knowledge gained from her degree in Social Sciences and her Oregon facilitator certification through the Changa Institute. As one of the first licensed facilitators in Oregon, Evelyn  has facilitated more than 100 journeys, as well as facilitating sessions in Jamaica.

  • Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator

    Jim is an alum of the Changa Institute. He has a deep interest in exploring the intersection between what we perceive and feel under ordinary circumstances and the shifts in awareness that may come through experiencing extraordinary states of consciousness.  After a long career in IT and several years of personal exploration with psilocybin, Jim decided to assist other folks with their own personal growth journeys. He has special interest in helping people unlock creativity, explore trauma, or simply satisfy a curiosity. Jim earned his facilitation license from the Changa Institute in July 2023. Jim brings a sense of humor, a non-directive approach, a well-practiced ability to hold space, and firm ethical standards to each of his facilitations. Jim is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army. Hishobbies include playing the guitar, cooking, and travel.

  • Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator

    Tatyana has over a decade of enriching experience in the psychedelic realm Her vibrant tapestry of inter-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-racial roots, with ancestral connections to the heart of Ukraine, has deeply influenced choice to become a psilocybin facilitator. Guided by a philosophy of right relationship, self-reflection, and continual personal growth and a heartfelt commitment to minority groups and as a passionate ally of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, Tatyaana is devoted to leading individuals through transformative journeys, fostering healing, and contributing to a more compassionate and inclusive world.

Shaping the Leaders of Psychedelic Care

“Great training shows in the thought and quality put into the program—it doesn't feel like a box to check. As a licensed nutritionist, I found Changa's psilocybin facilitation program engaging and valuable. The heart-centered, experienced instructors made the live sessions and discussions impactful. I still keep in touch with many from my group and love the community they created.”

Shannon M.

“This is a great school that creates real caring facilitators who are there for the clients.”

Alex K.

“Changa number one.”

Willy T.

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Experiences

Retreats

  • Psilocybin Practicum with The Scared Mushroom Center – Portland, OR – Starting at $2,350

    Travel and lodging expenses are not included in the practicum cost.

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Consultation

  • Colorado’s draft regulations (published February 23, 2024) indicate that 50 hours of consultation over a six month period will be a required component of training for psilocybin facilitators in the state of Colorado.

    Changa Institute clinical supervision is specifically designed for individuals who fall into the following categories:

    • LPCCs seeking Colorado DORA-required supervision to fulfill licensure obligations.

    • Those in search of PDA hours to meet the LPC licensure renewal requirements.

    *Professional Development Activity (PDA) hours are mandatory during the 2-year renewal cycle for LPCs in the state ofColorado.

    ​Clinical supervision is $110 for 30 minutes, $165 for 45 minutes, or $200 for 60 minutes. 

  • Changa Institute provides professional consultation services to ensure you or your team remain well-informed about the latest developments in psychedelic therapy and client care. These services are offered alongside their psychedelic therapy training program.

    Professional consultation is available to both licensed clinical professionals and non-licensed practitioners seeking:

    • Guidance with adding psychedelic-assisted therapy to your existing practice.

    • Best practices for helping clients process and integrate their psychedelic experiences.

    • Case consultation around ethics or safety.

    • Psychedelic education and harm reduction.

    • Discussion around the philosophies, approaches, and skills of psychedelic-assisted therapies.

    • Setting up your psychedelic-assisted therapy or support services practice.

    Changa provides both one-on-one and group professional consultations. The cost of an individual consultation is $110 for a duration of 30 minutes, $165 for a duration of 45 minutes, or $200 for a duration of 1 hour.

  • For practitioners and individuals seeking to stay updated on the latest developments in the mental health sector, specifically about psychedelic therapy and client care, Changa Institute offers coaching that can help you:

    • Set up an independent practice.

    • Grow your practice.

    • Practice your psychedelic work with authenticity and integrity.

    • Discover and develop your work style and inner talents.

    • Overcome the imposter syndrome.

    • Use entheogens and psychedelics for your own personal growth and healing, including integration into your business and career. 

    Individual coaching is $200 per hour. For group coaching, join our mailing list.

    Changa provides both one-on-one and group professional consultations. The cost of an individual consultation is $110 for a duration of 30 minutes, $165 for a duration of 45 minutes, or $200 for a duration of 1 hour.

  • Are you a new or experienced psilocybin facilitator? Are you looking for a casual and professional environment to connect with other providers who are doing the same? Do you have case consultation, best practice, or other questions you'd like to get input on? Join our Psilocybin Facilitator Virtual Consultation Group.

    Our professional consultation group meets quarterly and all groups are drop-in style. Confirm your space each timeby registering here and paying a sliding scale drop-in rate (suggested $50-$75). A link to join the consultation group will be shared in the reminder email you receive on the day of the group. 

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Continuing Education

FAQs

  • The program is open to both Changa Institute students and external practitioners. Non-Changa students must provide proof of completion from another accredited training program such as CIIS, UC Berkeley, Fluence, or other recognized institutions.

  • While prior experience is beneficial, our program is designed to accommodate various experience levels under expert supervision.

  • The 40-hour requirement is completed over 7 days:

    • 3 days of virtual sessions

    • 4 consecutive days in-person at The Sacred Mushroom service center

  • Yes, our practicum meets the requirements set by both:

    • Colorado Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA)

    • Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for psilocybin facilitator training.

  • You'll work directly with licensed practitioners who provide ongoing feedback, guidance, and evaluation throughout your practicum experience.

  • Yes, the program includes observation opportunities before advancing to supervised facilitation.

  • You'll receive official documentation of your completed hours and comprehensive evaluation from our licensed supervisors.

  • Yes, our practicum program meets all DORA and OHA requirements for psilocybin facilitator licensing. The 40 hours of supervised practical experience you'll receive here satisfies the mandatory practicum component of your facilitator license application.