Safety & Response Training

Join us for a transformative virtual training program designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for safe and responsible psychedelic experiences.

No previous experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
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Program Flow

Begin with a self-paced learning journey that includes 2+ hours of video content, reflection prompts, and practical tools. Once complete, you’ll take part in a live 3-hour online session to put your learning into practice through real-life scenarios and group discussion.

Who Is This Training For?

This self-paced program is suitable for healthcare providers, emergency responders, psychedelic facilitators and anyone interested in supporting safe and responsible psychedelic experiences.

  • Icon of two open hands holding a blooming lotus flower, representing care and facilitation. The text below reads: Practitioners. Guides, practitioners, or facilitators who support their clients through psychedelic experiences.
  • Icon of two figures carrying a medical stretcher, symbolizing emergency and clinical support roles. Text below reads: First Responders & Healthcare Workers. Frontline professionals looking to gain more skills for the job.
  • Icon of three human figures above a heart with a medical cross, representing personal growth and self-awareness. Text below reads: Individuals. Anyone looking to become more conscious of the challenges and safety needs that may arise during a psychedelic experience.

What This Training Offers

This immersive training introduces essential safety and response practices for supporting others through psychedelic experiences. You’ll learn how to assess risk (before, during, and after the journey), manage challenging moments with calm presence, and offer both emotional and physical care. Grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed principles, this comprehensive program is ideal for practitioners, caregivers, and individuals looking to build confidence and competence in navigating altered states.

  • Gain insight into psychedelic substances, dosages, and safety considerations. Learn to evaluate risk and guide others through uplifting, intense, or disorienting experiences with calm, grounded presence.

  • Learn techniques for emotional regulation, de-escalation, and nourishment to help maintain safety and well-being. Gain the tools to help others feel supported and stable throughout challenging experiences.

  • Foster spaces grounded in openness, non-judgment, and respectful, bias-aware communication. Support others in making meaning of their experiences through honest connection, helping them feel seen, respected, and empowered to integrate what arises.

Upcoming Live Scenario-Based Sessions

Available to book based on your availability, once you have completed the self-paced modules.

  • Monday, August 25, 2025

    Live Online: 1pm-4pm EST

  • Thursday, September 18, 2025

    Live Online: 5pm-8pm EST

Program curriculum

    1. Notice for New & Returning Participants

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. What is Psychedelic First Aid & Preparedness?

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Start Your Journey

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. MUST DO NOW: Select a Date for the Virtual Session to Secure Your Spot

    5. Starter Form

    6. Terms & Conditions

    7. Meet Shari Hughson

    8. Meet Rich Tyo

    9. Content Overview

    1. The First Aid Manual

    2. First Aid Slide Deck for Live Session

    1. Psychedelic Medicines

    2. Informed & Ongoing Consent

    3. Intention, Mindset, & Expectations

    4. Reflection Questions

    1. Emergence Part 1: Healthy Aspects of the Psychedelic Experience

    2. Emergence Part 2: Offering Reassurance

    3. Emergencies Part 1: Risk Categories

    4. Emergencies Part 2: Recognizing and Responding

    5. Emergencies Part 3: Overdoses and Poly-Substance Risk

    1. S.A.F.E. Post-Journey Support

    2. Difficulties During the Return

    1. Zoom Link

    2. Discussion Forum

    3. Confirmation of Completion

About this program

  • $249.00
  • 29 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
  • 3-Hour Live Scenario-Based Zoom Training

Develop Essential Psychedelic First Aid Skills

Enhance your skills in managing safety during psychedelic experiences. Learn through self-paced video modules and come together with others from around the world to put your knowledge into practice.

Enroll today