Inwardbound Netherlands 7-Day Psychedelic Facilitation Immersive Skills Training, Including Personal Psilocybin Ceremony

Step into an immersive 7-day training designed to deepen your understanding of psychedelic facilitation through both theory and lived experience. This retreat-style programme explores the ethical, therapeutic, and practical dimensions of holding space for psychedelic work, while also offering the opportunity to take part in your own psilocybin ceremony.

Created for therapists and mental health professionals, this experiential training is intended to build confidence, skill, and integrity in facilitation. You will learn in a supportive environment shaped by professionalism, care, and a strong commitment to safe practice.

With more than 1,000 participants welcomed on retreats over the past 7 years, Inwardbound is recognised as one of the world leaders in psilocybin retreats. Around 10% of clients have been psychiatrists or other mental health professionals.

What You'll Learn:

• Multi-Modal Therapeutic Approaches – Explore methods drawn from somatic therapy, depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), transpersonal and humanistic psychology, holotropic breathwork, and mindfulness-based practices.
• Space Holding and Facilitation Skills – Strengthen grounding techniques, energetic boundaries, and trauma-informed care.
• Psychedelic Science & Ethics – Gain insight into neuroscience, cultural history, and the ethical responsibilities of facilitation.
• Navigating Difficult Journeys – Practice de-escalation, emotional processing, and harm reduction strategies.
• Integration & Aftercare – Learn how to support lasting change through creative, somatic, and cognitive approaches.
• Hands-On Practice – Take part in guided role-playing, meditation, breathwork, and experiential exercises, with the chance to facilitate a psilocybin ceremony.
• Personal Psilocybin Ceremony – Experience a professionally guided psilocybin ceremony yourself.
• Experienced Teaching Team – Led by seasoned facilitators and a psychotherapist, blending ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and current research.

Are you ready to deepen your skills and step into this important work?

Places are limited. To ensure the programme is the right fit, please arrange a call before booking.

When you book this Stage 2 training programme, you will receive 25% off the online Stage 1 programme, now priced at €399: Inwardbound Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy online training programme.

Combining both stages of theory and practice offers a comprehensive introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.

Sample Training Schedule (subject to change)

Day 1 – June 1st: Arrival & Opening Circle

13.30 – Pick up at Amsterdam Central

17:00 – Arrival

Participants check in, settle in, and begin to land in the space.

Light, mindful dinner to ground and connect

Opening Circle

Welcome and group introductions

Intentions for the journey ahead

Breathwork and grounding meditation

Journaling and personal reflection

Rest and connection time

Day 2: Holding Space & Trauma-Informed Facilitation

Morning: The Art of Holding Space

Presence, attunement, and deep listening

Creating safe and sacred space

Energetic boundaries and self-care for facilitators

Afternoon: Trauma-Informed Approaches

Understanding trauma and nervous system regulation

Somatic and mindfulness-based techniques

Supporting challenging experiences

Evening: Sound & Movement Therapy

Expressive movement and sound journey

Reflection and group sharing

Day 3: Therapeutic Modalities & Navigating Difficult Journeys

Morning: Integrating Therapeutic Approaches

Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work

Jungian and transpersonal psychology insights

Somatic therapy and breathwork integration

Afternoon: Navigating Challenging Experiences

Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

Non-verbal communication and 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 and ethical considerations in facilitation

Afternoon: Deep Experiential Practice – Psilocybin Ceremony 1 (Group 1 Facilitate Group 2)

Evening: Creative Expression & Art Therapy

Drawing, writing, or movement as integration

Group reflection and sharing

Day 5: Integration & Aftercare Strategies

Morning: The Importance of Integration

The role of integration in healing

Cognitive, somatic, and creative approaches

Supporting long-term change

Case studies and real-world applications

Reviewing real-world psychedelic journeys

Personalised integration plans

Facilitator self-care and avoiding burnout

Afternoon: Psilocybin Ceremony 2 (Group 2 Facilitate Group 1)

Evening: Silent reflection and nature immersion

Day 6: Integration, Role-Playing & Supervision

Morning: Integration and Facilitator Role-Playing

Hands-on facilitation practice in small groups

Giving and receiving feedback

Developing a personal facilitation style

Afternoon: Supervision & Ethical Dilemmas

Discussion of ethical grey areas

Boundaries, consent, and legal considerations

Q&A with experienced facilitators

Evening: Community Fire Circle & Ceremony

Day 7: Closing Circle & Departure

Morning: Light breakfast and reflection

Gentle morning practice (breathwork or meditation)

Time for journaling and integration

Closing Circle

Sharing insights and gratitude

Breathwork and final grounding

Setting personal intentions moving forward

12.30 – Departure and goodbyes

Pricing

€5,499 per person sharing a triple room

€5,999 per person sharing a twin room

€6,499 for a private room

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

Venue

The luxury venue is located in the countryside of the Netherlands, surrounded by beautiful woodland.

Booking Conditions

A €1,500 deposit is required after your exploration call to secure your place.

If, after consultation with our psychotherapist, you are not a fit for the retreat programme, your deposit will be returned minus a €200 consultation and admin fee.

Free transfers are arranged from Amsterdam Central to the venue.

The programme fee does not include flights or other transport.

Refund, change of date and Cancellation Policy:

The retreat is 100% refundable for cancellations made 60+ days before the start date, minus a €200 consultation and 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 start date.

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 workbook and videos

2 preparatory lectures

Group preparation call

On Retreat:

7 days in a beautiful location in the Netherlands

2 psilocybin mushroom sessions (stepped dose)

6 nights of accommodation in shared or private rooms

Teaching team: 1 psychotherapist and 2 full-time facilitators

Private transfer from central Amsterdam to the venue

All meals: vegetarian and vegan, organic and local where possible

Workshops in breathing techniques

Art therapy and mandala work

Ecotherapy and forest nature walks

Post Departure Integration:

1:1 consultation with a psychotherapist

Group integration call

Integration workbook and videos

Follow-up options and referrals

Lifetime access to the community

Key Dates

1:1 consultation with a psychotherapist

2×1 hour Psychedelic Assisted Training Calls: 2-3 weeks before the retreat

Online Preparation and Information Call: 2 weeks before the retreat

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 brings together science and spirituality, seeing them as two expressions of the same whole. Working within the broad tradition of Dr Stan Grof, we create a safe container for people to access the wisdom of their own inner healer.

We also draw from a long tradition of psilocybin use in Ireland. Our Celtic ancestors worked with the wild mushrooms of Northern Europe (Psilocybe Semilanceata) and the patterns of nature for healing and spiritual growth, and we continue that land-based ancestral tradition in a modern context for psilocybin ceremony and reconnection with nature.

We keep groups small, with 3-4 facilitators and 8-13 participants, allowing for a high standard of care.

We have worked with over 1,000 clients in this space since 2018.

FAQ

1. Where do you meet on the first day of the training?

We arrange pick-up at Amsterdam Central at 2pm on the first day of training.

2. When does the final payment need to be in by?

Final payment is due 1 month before the retreat start date. Prices are per person.

3. Where is the venue?

Our venue is north of Amsterdam.

4. Can I book extra preparation or integration sessions?

Yes, these can be added before booking or afterwards.

5. What are the doses of mushrooms used?

Light, medium, or high dose depending on each guest’s needs.