7-Day Psychedelic Facilitation Immersive Skills Training, Including Personal Psilocybin Ceremony

Master the Art of Psychedelic Facilitation

Step into the world of psychedelic facilitation with our immersive 7-day Psychedelic Facilitation Skills Training—a deep dive into the ethical, therapeutic, and practical aspects of holding space for psychedelic experiences. Plus you will have the opportunity to experience your own psilocybin journey. 

Whether you’re a therapist or mental health professional, this experiential training provides the tools, experience, and confidence to hold space with integrity, professionalism and care.

With almost 1,000 participants on our retreats over the past 7 years, Inwardbound are one of the world leaders in delivering psilocybin retreats. About 10% of our clients have been psychiatrists or other mental health professionals.

What You’ll Learn:

• Multi-Modal Therapeutic Approaches – Integrate techniques from somatic therapy, depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), transpersonal  and humanistic psychology,  holotropic breathwork and and mindfulness-based practices.
• Space Holding/ Facilitation Skills – Develop grounding techniques, energetic boundaries, and trauma-informed care strategies.
• Psychedelic Science & Ethics – Understand the neuroscience, cultural history, and ethical considerations of facilitation.
• Navigating Difficult Journeys – Learn de-escalation techniques, emotional processing tools, and harm reduction strategies.
• Integration & Aftercare – Support clients in translating their insights into lasting change through creative, somatic, and cognitive approaches.
• Hands-On Practice – Engage in guided role-playing plus the opportunity to facilitate a psilocybin ceremony, meditation, breathwork, and experiential exercises to embody your facilitation skills.
• Experience a Psilocybin Ceremony – You will have the chance personally take part in a psilocybin ceremony guided by professionals.
• Led by seasoned facilitators and psychotherapist – This retreat-style workshop blends ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and cutting-edge research to help you become a more confident, skilled and compassionate facilitator.

Are you ready to deepen your skills and step into this vital work?
Spots are limited. To make sure it is a right fit for you—CONTACT US FOR A CALL BEFORE YOU BOOK- Email Admin@inwardbound.ie to arrange a call.

Our 7 day in-person, experiential retreat can be combined the Inwardbound Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy online training programme for an investment of €499 (original price €999) when you sign up for our practical retreat. This theoretical and practical approach will give you a comprehensive introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.

Sample Training Schedule (subject to change) 

Individual: 5,500 euro per person.

• • Early bird 4,999 euro before the 31 May 2025.
    Couple: 4,799 euro (price per person sharing a room)
  • Please note: To apply for the training programme, please email training@Inwardbound.ie. We will arrange an exploration call with you where we can answer any questions you may have. If you feel a retreat would benefit you, you can then submit a full screening form and deposit to hold your place. A consultation call with a psychotherapist will then be arranged to assure the training is mutually suitable.
    

    Booking Conditions

    • • • • Deposit of €1,500 is required to secure your place after you have had an exploration call.
          • If you do not qualify for the retreat programme after a consultation with our psychotherapist, we will return your deposit minus €200 consultation & admin fee.
          • Free transfers are arranged from Cobano Airport on the first and last day of the retreat which takes 45 mins. For earlier flights on the last day of the retreat: Private taxi can be arranged. The venue is approximately 6 hours drive from San Jose International airport. We recommend you fly internally from San Jose to Cobano Airport on the first day of the retreat.
          • The programme fee does not include flights or other transport to Costa Rica.
          • Refund, change of date and Cancellation Policy: 
            • The retreat is 100% refundable for a cancellation 60+ days before the retreat start date minus €200 consultation & admin fee.
            • The retreat is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.
            • The retreat is non-refundable if cancelled 0-29 days before the retreat start date.
            To move your booking to another retreat: 
            •  50+ days before the original retreat start date, this will be free of charge.
            • 30-49 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 30% charge
            • 15-29 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 80% charge
            • 0-14 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 100% charge
            • Your booking can be moved with in a 12 month period. After that, the deposit cannot be refunded.
          • Read full Terms & Conditions.

     

    Here’s what our retreat programme has in store for you:

    • Pre-departure Preparation:
      • Full Screening
      • 1x Exploration Call
      • 1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist
      • 6 week Preparation Work Book and Videos
      • 3 x Preparatory lectures
      • Group Preparation Call
    • On Retreat:
      • 7 days in a beautiful location in Costa Rica.
      • 2x session with Psilocybin Mushrooms (stepped dose)
      • 7x overnight accommodation in private ensuite rooms
      • Teaching team: 1 Psychotherapist & 2 full-time facilitators
      • Private transfer from Cobano airport to the venue (approx.  45 mins)
      • All meals: vegetarian & vegan, organic and local (where possible)
      • Bodywork with yoga
      • Workshops in breathing techniques
      • Art therapy and mandala work
      • Ecotherapy, forest nature walks and time on a tropical beach
      • The Retreat: Depending on the participant, we may also offer:
        • Massage therapy
        • Transpersonal therapy
        • Essential oils
    •  Post Departure Integration:
      • 1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist
      • Group Integration Call
      • Integration workbook and videos
      • Follow-up options and referrals
      • Lifetime access to the community

    Venue

    A luxury venue in the beautiful rainforest of Costa Rica in Guantacaste. 45 minute drive from Cobano airport. We recommend that you fly from San Jose and take an internal flight to Cobano Airport with Green Air arriving by 15.45 on the first day of your retreat.

    Our venue sits perched atop of 74 acres of undeveloped jungle, offering stunning ocean views, vast tranquility and peaceful solitude allowing for a truly unique and special connection to the surrounding environment.

    Key Dates

    • 1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist 
    • 2x hour long Psychedelic Assisted Training Calls: 2-3 weeks before the retreat
    • Online Preparation and Information  Call: 2 weeks before the retreat
    • Training (Costa Rica ): Saturday August 23rd –  Saturday August 30th 2025
    • 1:1 Consultation with the Psychotherapist: 7-14 days after the retreat
    • Online Group Integration Call: 2 weeks after the retreat

Why InwardBound?

• At InwardBound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believe in weaving together the threads of science and spirituality, knowing that the two ways are one. We work in the broad tradition of Dr Stan Grof – creating a safe container for people to access the wisdom of their own inner healer.
• We come from a long tradition of psilocybin use in Ireland. Our Celtic ancestors used the wild mushrooms of Northern Europe (Psilocybe Semilanceata) and worked with the patterns of nature for healing and spiritual growth and we continue that land-based ancestral tradition to create a modern context for psilocybin ceremony and reconnection with nature.
• We hold small groups with 3-4 facilitators, 8- 13 participants. This low ratio allows us to provide the highest possible standard of care for our participants.
• We have worked with over 1,000 clients in this space since 2018.

Questions?

Please visit the InwardBound website or contact us.

• FAQ

  1. Where do you meet on the first day of the training?

  We arrange pick up at Cobano airport at 15.45 on the first day of the training. You can book an internal flight from San Jose to Cobano Airport with Greenair.

  2. When does the final payment need to be in by?

  Final payment needs to be sent 1 month before the retreat start date. Prices are per person.

  3. Where is the venue?

  Our tropical venue is in Guenacasta, Puntarenas province, about 6 hours dive from San Jose International airport. We provide a shuttle from Cobano airport, which is about a 45 minute drive  from the venue. If you choose the second option, you should aim to arrive in Cobano at 15.45 on the first day of the retreat.

  4. Can I book extra preparation or integration sessions?

  Yes, these can be added on before booking in or after.

  5. What are the doses of mushrooms used?

  The first session is a light/medium/high dose depending on the needs of each guest. The second day is a higher dose.

  6. How long are the sessions?

  Approximately 4-7 hours

  7. Do I have to do 2 doses?

  We offer the two doses as standard. It is up to the participant if they want to do both doses. We allow plenty of time for discussion so you can feel what is right for you.

  8. What dates can I book?

  We have a range of availability for private retreats in Costa Rica.  Please email admin@inwardbound.ie for your preferred dates.

  Usually our retreats fill quickly so if you have a preference please book onto your preferred retreat dates.

  9. Do I need to take work off after the retreat?

  It is not essential but we do suggest taking off as much time as you can to allow you to reflect. If you have the means to spend a few more days in Costa Rica, we recommend you do so. We recommend the  Santa Teresa area.

  10. How many facilitators are there?

  There will be three facilitators on this training.

  11. What is included in the price?

  The 7 day retreat in a luxury venue private transfers, all meals, 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist before, during and after the retreat. Plus all preparation, integration sessions before and after the retreat.

  12. What is not included in the price?

  International flights to San Jose, internal flight from San Jose- Cobano

  13. Do I have to pay for the psilocybin mushrooms?

  No, for legal reasons we do not sell psilocybin mushrooms.

  14. Reciprocity

  At Inwardbound, reciprocity, or giving back to the natural world, is very important to us. For every retreat participant on our Costa Rica retreats, we will make a donation to Karen Mogensen Wildlife reserve expansion project, protecting threatened ecosystems in Costa Rica.

  https://www.karenmogensenreserve.org/expansion-planQuestions?

• Please visit the InwardBound website ( www.inwardbound.nl) or contact us.

• Group retreat

  If the Costa Rica is not an option, we recommend checking out our group retreat options  in the Netherlands on our website www.inwardbound.nl