Colorado Mentorship Intensive
Support real clients, earn 20 hours of consultation credit, and hone your skills.
October 9-11, 2026 in Golden, Colorado
Support Real Clients While Receiving Mentorship
This program is for Colorado facilitators, facilitators-in-training, and practicum students to receive consultation hours while serving real clients in a licensed service center.
Under the guidance of the intensive leaders, you’ll be directly supporting one client through preparation, session day, and integration in a model that provides both individualized and group care to each attendee.
A maximum of 20 consultation hours may be earned by participanting.
"Is this right for me?"
This mentorship intensive is for you if:
- You hold a Colorado Natural Medicine Facilitator-in-Training (FIT) license or a Natural Medicine Facilitator License -or- are enrolled in a facilitator training program and are seeking practicum credit
- You’d like more opportunities to practice and perfect your skills
- You’re ready to learn from expert facilitators and receive their mentorship and support
- You want an experience that counts towards consultation hours or practicum (optional)
- You’re compassionate, caring, and enthusiastic about providing low-cost services to those in need
Dates, Times, & Cost
Virtual Preparation Meetings:
All meetings are from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Mountain Time
- Wednesday, September 16
- Monday, September 21
- Wednesday, September 30 (includes clients)
- Monday, October 5 (final FIT prep + documentation)
In Person at ETC Hospitality in Golden, Colorado:
- October 9
- October 10
- October 11
Virtual Integration Meetings:
Mondays, 5:30–7:00 PM Mountain Time
- Monday, October 19
- Wednesday, October 28 (includes clients)
All hours counts towards a total of up to 20 consultation hours for DORA licensure requirements
Cost: $2,750 USD. Payment plans available.
The Journey Ahead
Getting Started
Facilitators and clients fill out an application and schedule a video call with us.
We’ll then assign facilitator-client dyads (unless you’re bringing your own client.)
Preparation
Facilitators and Clients have at least one 1-on-1 preparation call.
Attend the virtual group call just for facilitators-in-training to get guidance and support
Come to the virtual group session for all participants to begin co-creating the healing container
October 9th
We’ll all gather together in person for orientation, group preparation, intention-setting, and container building.
Parts of the day will be led by your intensive leaders; other times you’ll be with your client one-on-one.
October 10th: Journey Day
We’ll come together at the lovely Healing Center for a powerful day of psilocybin sessions.
While you support your client, your intensive leaders will float around the space, offering you guidance and backup as needed.
October 11th: Integration
We will gather again as a group to help celebrate the “wins” and honor the lessons learned during the psilocybin session.
Group integration will be led by the intensive leaders, followed by one-on-one opportunities for you to reconnect in with your client.
Continued Integration
1-2 weeks after the intensive, we’ll have a group call just for facilitators-in-training to help solidify your new skills and lessons learned.
There will also be a separate virtual integration group for all to come and witness the participants in their continued healing.
Lead Facilitators & Instructors
Anna Desmarais, RN, HWNC-BC
Anna is a registered nurse and licensed psilocybin facilitator with over 30 years of experience with psychedelic medicines. Trained through InnerTrek, Right to Heal / Rise Up Journeys, and in Indigenous ceremonial contexts in Mexico, she bridges science and spirituality in safe, ethically grounded spaces. Beyond facilitation, she serves as a retreat lead, consultant, and educator.
Jaime Davila, LPC
Originally Born in Puerto Rico and raised in a military family, Jaime has spent time in Europe, Central America, and many states in the US. He brings a unique blend of interpersonal, analytic and technical skills to his healing work and also provides services in Spanish.
He is the Director of Psychedelic Trainings at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI).
Elyse Gardner, LPCa, LPF
Elyse is a trauma-informed somatic and transpersonal psychotherapist. She is certified in psychedelic preparation, navigation, and integration. Elyse teaches at Inner Trek and leads retreats with Rise Up Journeys.
She will be supporting our group virtually, handling the logistics to ensure a happy and healthy intensive.
JOIN US
Help others while honing your skills.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where do we sleep?
All of our in-person activites are during the day.
We have a limited number of rooms available at the property where we’ll be doing preparation and integration. Please inquire. There may be an additional charge for rooming with us.
Otherwises, feel free to commute from home each day if you leave nearby, or to book whatever accommodations suit your needs and budget.
Do I need to recruit my own client?
You’re absolutely welcome to refer your client, and we’ll be sure to pair you with them.
Must I have a license to facilitate?
Yes. This mentorship intensive is only available to those with a Facilitator-in-Training license or a Natural Medicine Facilitator License in Colorado
Will facilitators be taking the medicine?
No. All facilitators-in-training who are seeking consultation hours attending this intensive will be facilitating only.
How many consultation hours will I earn?
If you attend all meetings, you can expect to earn up to 20 consultation hours towards your licensure requirement in Colorado.
What if I can't make one of the virtual meetings?
You can still join us, as long as you can attend all three days of the in person intensive.
We will not record meetings, however, and we will deduct consultation hours for the time you cannot join us, so please plan accordingly.
I need more consultation hours!
Check out our virtual mentorship group, led by Dr. Erica Zelfand and Elyse Gardner, LPCa. Earn up to 20 more hours of credit, all from the comfort of your home.
Click here for details.
Ready for Healing?
We still have low cost spaces available for clients!
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