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Why Experiential Learning Matters in Psychedelic Practitioner Training
Psychedelic practitioner training involves more than understanding altered states in theory. We explore how experiential learning can deepen presence, relational awareness, boundaries and the capacity to support others responsibly.
Psychedelic Facilitator vs Therapist: What’s the Difference?
Psychedelic facilitator, practitioner, therapist: the terms are often used interchangeably, but they can describe very different roles. We explore the distinctions and why professional scope matters.
What Should You Look for in Psychedelic Practitioner Training?
Not all psychedelic practitioner training is the same. Explore what to look for in a responsible programme, including safety, ethics, evidence, experiential learning, professional scope and continued development.
How to Become a Psychedelic Practitioner in Europe
Thinking about training to work with psychedelics? Explore the different practitioner roles, qualifications, training, regulation and experiential learning shaping psychedelic practice across Europe in 2027.
Beyond the program: Connection and development
Explore how ETI supports continued development beyond the Core Program through an international practitioner community, peer connection, ongoing reflection and gatherings in Amsterdam. As the field evolves, participants are encouraged to keep learning, recognise the limits of their practice and remain grounded in safety, integrity and accountability.
From understanding to embodiment: Our Experiential Retreats
Explore ETI’s 2027 Experiential Retreat: a four-day immersive learning experience within a wider six-week journey of preparation, participation, integration and feedback. Trainees learn as both participant and facilitator, developing a deeper, embodied understanding of safety, ethics, consent, boundaries and the relational responsibility involved in psychedelic care.
Learning together: Our 2027 Education Module
Explore ETI’s 2027 Education Module: 20 live online sessions covering the full arc of psychedelic facilitation, from screening and preparation to integration and ongoing care. Learn through expert teaching, intervision and practical casework, with a strong focus on ethics, consent, boundaries and creating safer spaces for psychedelic experiences.
Opening Access: 8 Funded Places on Our 2027 Online Education Module
At ETI, we believe this work must be accessible and reflective of the diverse spectrum of people it is here to serve. If the field of psychedelic care is to grow with integrity, it cannot be shaped by a single voice or perspective. It needs practitioners from different backgrounds, experiences, and motivations — people who can meet others where they are.
Ethics, Consent and Boundaries: The Foundations of Safe, Compassionate Care
At the Experiential Training Institute, ethics, consent, and boundaries form the foundation of our work. Through group agreements, informed consent cards, and compassionate facilitator support, we create safe, transparent, and relational spaces where participants can explore deeply while feeling respected, empowered, and held.
What Our Psychedelic Training Is (and Isn’t)
One of the questions we are often asked is: What does this training qualify me to do? Will I be “licensed” to practise psychedelic-assisted therapy afterwards?
It’s an important question — and one we want to shed some light on.
Our Approach: Preparation & Integration
Discover how the Experiential Training Institute prepares and supports participants before, during, and after a psychedelic retreat. Learn about our holistic screening process, group preparation, the ETI Method, and our approach to integration for lasting impact.
What to Expect: The Phases of a Psychedelic Journey
Curious about what happens during a psychedelic experience? Learn how the journey unfolds—from early sensations to peak states and integration—with guidance from the Experiential Training Institute.
Therapeutic Approaches in Psychedelic Work: Revealing, Dissolving, Softening
From high-dose ceremonies to subtle daily shifts, psychedelic therapy takes many forms. At ETI, we explore three core approaches—each offering a unique gateway to healing.
Psychedelic Therapy in the Netherlands: What’s Legal and What’s Not?
Is psychedelic therapy legal in the Netherlands? A nuanced look at the current laws—and how ETI works within them ethically and safely.
What Is Integration? Making Sense of Psychedelic Experience
Integration is one of the most important—and overlooked—parts of psychedelic therapy. Here’s how ETI approaches it, and why it matters.
Preparing for a Psychedelic Retreat: A Practical and Emotional Guide
How to prepare for a psychedelic retreat? At ETI, we believe readiness is as much emotional as it is logistical. Here’s a grounded guide for those considering this transformative journey.
Music as a catalyst for healing and transformation
Discover the profound influence of music in psychedelic experiences. Learn how music guides, enhances emotional release, and fosters connection during psychedelic journeys, promoting healing and transformation in therapeutic settings.
Soundtracks
Carefully curated music serves as a powerful guide to unlocking inner realms. Immersive yourself in some of the soundtracks used during our programs.
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