Start2Finish DIY Psychedelic Integration Circle: January 2024

We will take you from start to finish in creating a psychedelic integration support group in your area - even if you have no idea where to start. Come peek behind the curtain as we share the skills, tools, and templates we actually use in our own integration circles.

Join a Free Info Session 

This workshop will focus on three main areas of leadership:

• Administrative Tasks: finding & setting up the location
• Support Group Container: working with groups
• Facilitator Skills: becoming the leader you want to be

Live Online - via zoom

This start to finish workshop teaches you everything you need to feel empowered to start your very own psychedelic integration support group. We will offer coaching & problem solving sessions as we walk you through this process. There will be opportunities provided to co-lead Altered States Integration's integration circle and receive meaningful feedback from our coaching team.

Starting January 2024

Make Your Own Psychedelic Support Group!

This hybridized workshop combines DIY assignments with mentoring every step of the way. Together, we will create your step-by-step plan to create your very own integrative support group!

You will receive:

• 8 Live Workshops Classes
• Private Cohort Integration Circles
• Group-flow guidelines and white papers
• Guide to Typical Questions
• Process-driven Assignments
• 6 Group Mentoring Sessions
• Opportunities To Co-lead a Live Psychedelic Support Group
• Private members only group on our website (not on facebook)

***No Experience Necessary***

Each class is 120 minutes and includes: 

• 60min educational presentation of that week's topic. 
• 30min interactive group discussion and practice of the topic. 
• 30min group coaching/problem solving session to receive personalized feedback.

Sign-Up for our Free Information Session

This workshop is perfect for people trying to support the growth and health of the psychedelic movement but don’t know where to start. While support groups are not a substitute for therapy, these peer driven integration groups can serve as a way to offer support in any community setting. They can be a foundation to build a society, club, or business.

Dates & Times:

Tuesdays @7-9pm Central

in January & Febuary 2024

Week 1 - 1/09

Week 2 - 1/16

Week 3 - 1/23

Week 4 -  1/30

Week 5 - 2/6

Week 6 - 2/13

Week 7 - 2/20

Week 8 - 2/27

Next Start-2-Finish Cohort starts on Tuesday's in May 2024

We will take you from start to finish in 8 practical sessions. Each week will give you the next step to move closer to your dream of hosting your very own psychedelic integration support group and grow into a psychedelic leader. It’s all about psychedelic self-empowerment! Let us empower you to empower others.

Integration Topics Include:

Ethical space holding

Setting the group tone

Managing difficult group members

Booking locations & advertising your event

Leading mindfulness exercises

Handling conflicts of interest

Leaving room for the Magic

Facilitator self-care

Supporting those with different world views

Keeping it consensual & avoiding advice giving

Dealing with mental health crisis

Maintaining boundaries

Donations vs Charging for tickets

And much more!

The private chat group will help you get help from your mentors and peers throughout the week between classes. Stay connected, engaged, and motivated to finish the course. This workshop emphasizes developing leadership skills through experiential learning that makes mastery accessible for all learning styles. 

**CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED to 15 students**

Q&A

Attending ALL Sessions is Recommended

Video recordings will be provided

Certificate of Completion given after final assessment

Learn More on Our Info Page

ZOOM RULES

We are also going to ask everyone to:

- Speak from personal perspective

- No Advice Giving

- Bring an open mind

- Confidentiality “what happens in Zoom, stays in Zoom”

- No Recording of ANY kind

- Silence all electronic devices

- Avoid distractive behavior: eating, multitasking, driving

- Mute mic when not talking

- avoid crosstalk

- Participation! We request that everyone participates on some level. That can look like: just turning on your camera, or participating in the check in verbally or via the chat. This is for the comfort of the group and everyone who is showing up and sharing vulnerably

- No Solicitation of Substances or Promotion of Retreats (see disclaimer)

Disclaimer

Altered States Integration is not therapy and is not intended as a substitute for other types of counseling or medical care. We are not licensed therapists and do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases. We are peer coaches providing a safe space for clients to process the contents of their experience(s) and receive feedback with reflective listening.

Altered States Integration does NOT encourage or condone the purchase, sale or transfer of any illegal substances, nor do they encourage or condone partaking in any unlawful activities related to illegal substances. Please refer to your country, state, and city laws regarding use of psychedelics and alternative substances.