BCSP Welcomes Second Cohort of the Psychedelic Facilitation Certificate Program

BCSP Welcomes Second Cohort of the Psychedelic Facilitation Certificate Program Posted on October 20, 2023November 14, 2024 The UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) is delighted to welcome the second cohort of students to the Psychedelic Facilitation Certificate Program. Veterans, traditional lineage holders and first-generation immigrants from Belarus, Japan and Mexico are among the 27 students joining the nine month course. The training program, which aims to center equity in the future of psychedelic facilitation, welcomes its most diverse cohort yet. Psychedelic Facilitation: Guiding Transformation Psychedelic facilitation involves the supervised and guided use of psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine, in a therapeutic context to address mental health issues, facilitate personal growth, and promote spiritual well-being. The field has gained significant attention due to clinical research that suggests psychedelics may be instrumental in the treatment of a wide range of mental health disorders. As a result, there is growing demand for professionally trained facilitators who can offer safe, legal, culturally sensitive and effective psychedelic care. Meet Six Members of the New Cohort Among the program’s participants is Joshua Potocko, a U.S. Navy veteran with nearly 30 years of service. He served in the Persian Gulf as a flight off