Learn everything you need to know for to safely navigate psychedelic experiences - from choosing your guide to engaging with challenging content.
With increased legalization, more and more people are being drawn to work with psychedelics. But taking a party pill at a rave is very different from working intentionally with these amazing substances. The proper set and setting, who is holding space for you, your choice of substance, and how you integrate your experience determine how safe, productive, and meaningful the experience can be. To do this properly, there is a fair amount of preparation involved. Most importantly, you can make the best of your experience by developing skills to navigate your unbound psyche before you start the journey.
This 4-week cohort provides guided experiential learning in a supportive community of like-minded folks, and is supported by 1:1 coaching.
Who is this for:
- New psychedelic explorers
- Recreational users that are ready for deeper work
- People who have already booked a retreat or journey, but are not being offered thorough preparation options
What you will learn:
This 4-week cohort provides a guided learning experience, held in a small group container, and supported by 1:1 coaching. You will learn the most important things you need to know to prepare for your journey.
- Get super clear in your intention for working with psychedelics
- Decide which substance makes the most sense for you
- Learn what medications, supplements and conditions might be contra-indicated for working with psychedelics
- How do you find a doctor or pharmacist that can help you evaluate areas of concern
- Clarify what makes the most sense for you: solo work, a sitter, a group ceremony or 1:1 work?
- If you are considering a facilitator, retreat center, or ceremony leader, what type of approach is the best fit for you?
- Questions should you ask your space-holder to ensure they are qualified
- Red flags you should watch out for when choosing a facilitator or retreat
- Skills you can practice in your waking life to navigate expanded states
- How do you get out of a thought loop or bad trip
- How to use dreams to build your capacity and vocabulary when working with the unconscious
- How to enlist your body as an ally during the psychedelic experience
- Meet and soften resistant parts and partner with inner allies to support your journey
- What support systems you need to put in place to have a “soft landing” on your return
- What is "ego-death", should you really strive for it, and how to piece yourself together if it happens
- What integration is, and why it is essential to make the best of your experience
- And much, much more!
You will also have a chance to ask individual questions during your 1:1 session with Isabel.
What is included:
- 4 live, online workshops sessions to practice skills and answer your burning questions
- One private consultation with Isabel at the end of the program ($200 value)
- 4 hours of self-paced content
- Checklists, worksheets, videos, readings, and tools to help you prepare for your journey
- A supportive ongoing community
- Lifetime access to a library of regularly updated resources
Cohort time and dates:
The cohort will meet for on 6 Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30PM, Pacific Time starting on October 18.
All meetings will be recorded, but please try to attend in person to get the most out of the experience.
The meeting dates are:
- October 18
- October 25
- November 1
- November 8
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the sessions be recorded?
Can I watch them on my own schedule?
Absolutely! All sessions will be recorded and will be sent out to participants on by the end of the day on Wednesdays.
How many hours a week will I need to commit to this process?
There will be 4 weekly calls of 1.5 hours each, plus 4 hours of recorded content. There are also worksheets and practices for you to do on your own. While the self-paced content is not required to participate in the sessions, the more you invest in self-reflection and deepening your practice, the more you will get out of the experience. If you can, try to allocate between 3-4 hours per week, including the 1.5 hour live workshop.
When you say "practices", what do you mean?
During a psychedelic journey, you have the opportunity to engage intentionally withe the content being presented to you. To do this effectively, you have to let go of the need to control and direct the experience. This is often difficult for folks, because parts of us who are used to being in control get really activated by the idea of surrender. We will work on helping these parts feel more comfortable with this idea, so they can engage in the process with curiosity and a sense of adventure.
The other thing that often comes up for folks is fear and anxiety over having a "bad trip". We will unpack what a "bad trip" really means, and practice ways to engage with challenging content so that you can bring ease and fluidity to your process, rather than tension, struggle, and confrontation.
The more you practice these techniques prior to your journey, the more they will become second nature to you during a journey.
How do I schedule my private session?
You'll receive a link to book your 1:1 session with Isabel in the last two weeks of the program.
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
This learning experience is a combination of live, interactive training, community support, self-guided activities, and private consultation. The benefit you get will be entirely up to how much you apply what you are learning. I am committed to serve and guide those who bring equal energy and commitment to the learning experience and process. Please make sure this is what you are looking for prior to booking. I promise you that if you invest yourself in the process, you will find it valuable. That said, if you find that the content is not useful to you, please let me know so we come up with a solution that works for you!