The Psilocybin Peer Supporter Certification Program is a 4-hour course designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to support their peers and community members in responsibly and safely using psilocybin within a risk-reduction framework. This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning about psilocybin and its therapeutic potential and those seeking to play a crucial role in promoting safety, accessibility, and inclusivity within the psychedelic community.
Throughout the course, participants will explore the historical context of the human/entheogenic partnership and gain an understanding of the various roles of peer support in the context of psilocybin. They will also delve into medical and phenomenological concerns related to working with psilocybin, learn how to provide attentive care to peers, and examine the ethical considerations and principles of harm reduction.
This course emphasises an integrative community care model, highlighting the importance of peer support and healer inclusivity. Participants will develop the necessary skills to be effective psilocybin peer supporters and contribute to a supportive and responsible psychedelic ecosystem.