Inwardbound Costa Rica 8-Day Psychedelic Facilitation Immersive Skills Training, Including Personal Psilocybin Ceremony

8-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 8-day Psychedelic Facilitation Immersive 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, mental health professional or would like to explore this field, this experiential training provides the tools, experience, and confidence to hold space with integrity, professionalism and care.
With over 1,000 participants on our retreats since 2018, 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 experienced 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.

When you sign up for this Stage 2 Training Programme you will get a 20% discount off Stage 1:  Inwardbound Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy online training programme New price €399. This theoretical and practical approach will give you a comprehensive introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
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.






Sample Training Schedule (subject to change) 

Day 1: Arrival & Opening Circle
Evening- Arrival & Dinner



Participants arrive, check-in, and settle into the space


Light, mindful dinner to ground and connect


Opening Circle



Welcome & group introductions


Setting intentions for the journey ahead


Breathwork & grounding meditation


Journaling & personal reflection


Free time to relax, journal, or connect quietly





Day 2: Holding Space & Trauma-Informed Facilitation
Morning: The Art of Holding Space



Presence, attunement & deep listening


Creating safe and sacred space


Energetic boundaries & self-care for facilitators


Afternoon: Trauma-Informed Approaches



Understanding trauma & nervous system regulation


Somatic & mindfulness-based techniques


Supporting challenging experiences


Evening: Sound & Movement Therapy



Expressive movement & sound journey


Reflection & group sharing





Day 3: Therapeutic Modalities & Navigating Difficult Journeys/ Managing Fear
Morning: Integrating Therapeutic Approaches



Internal Family Systems (IFS) & parts work


Jungian & transpersonal psychology insights


Somatic therapy & breathwork integration


Afternoon: Navigating Challenging Experiences



Crisis intervention & de-escalation techniques


Non-verbal communication & co-regulation


Role-playing difficult scenarios


Evening: Guided Meditation & Sound Healing




Day 4: The Journey Experience & Expanded States of Consciousness
Morning: Altered States Exploration



Preparation protocols for journeying


Music, ritual, and ceremony in psychedelic sessions


Legal & ethical considerations in facilitation


Afternoon: Deep Experiential Practice -Psilocybin Ceremony 1
Evening: Creative Expression & Art Therapy



Drawing, writing, or movement as integration


Group reflection & sharing





Day 5: Integration & Aftercare Strategies
Morning: The Importance of Integration



The role of integration in healing


Cognitive, somatic & creative approaches


Supporting long-term change


Case Studies & Real-World Applications



Reviewing real-world psychedelic journeys


Personalized integration plans


Facilitator self-care & avoiding burnout


Afternoon: Psilocybin Ceremony 2
Evening: Silent Reflection & Nature Immersion




Day 6: Practice, Role-Playing & Supervision
Morning: Facilitator Role-Playing



Hands-on facilitation practice in small groups

Giving & receiving feedback


Developing personal facilitation style

Afternoon: Supervision & Ethical Dilemmas



Group discussion on ethical grey areas


Boundaries, consent & legal considerations


Q&A with experienced facilitators


Evening: Community Fire Circle & Ceremony




Day 7:  Integration

Morning:

Personal Values & Code of Ethics
Preparation and Integration Practises 
Reciprocity




Afternoon:
Peer Supervision Models

Creating Your Practice / Pathways to Certification
Self Care
Challenges of the work




Day 8 Closing & Commitment

Morning Closing Circle

Integration Circle: What Have I Learned?
Closing Ceremony / Certification

Pricing

Price depends on the accommodation option you choose at our luxury venue Anamaya. Booking is directly through the Anamaya website



Dorm
Triple
Double
Single
$4,895
$5,095
$5,395
$5,995



Deposit of $1,500 is required to secure your place.



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:

8x days in a beautiful location in Costa Rica.


7x overnight accommodation in private ensuite rooms
1x Personal session with Psilocybin Mushrooms
1xPsilocybin Ceremony that you will help facilitate
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
The opportunity to attend the Stage 3 Apprenticeship Programme
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 22nd -  Saturday August 29th 2026
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 16.00 on the first day of the training. You can book an internal flight from San Jose International Airport 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 16.00 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?
A light/medium/high dose depending on the needs of each guest.
6. How long are the sessions?
Approximately 4-7 hours
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. How many facilitators are there?
3 in total: 1 Psychotherapist, 2 Psychedelic Assisted Therapists.
10. 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 the holistic activities on site, preparation sessions, online training workshops, integration sessions, workbooks.
11. What is not included in the price?
Flights eg: International flights to San Jose, internal flight from San Jose to Cobano.
12. Do I have to pay for the psilocybin mushrooms?
No, for legal reasons we do not sell psilocybin mushrooms.
13. 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