PRATI Psilocybin Practicum
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Welcome to the prati Psilocybin PRacticum
PRATI is pleased to be partnering with Treehouse Sanctuary in offering a comprehensive practicum program designed to deepen facilitation skills and support facilitators-in-training in developing a grounded, professional understanding of Natural Medicine Services within Colorado’s regulatory framework.
A practicum is the supervised practice experience required by DORA in which facilitators-in-training observe and participate in the provision of Natural Medicine Services under the supervision of a licensed Facilitator. This practicum serves as a structured, experiential learning opportunity for participants who have completed foundational training and are preparing for licensure.
The practicum includes:
- Supervised practicum hours completed in the provision of Natural Medicine Services
- Participation in preparation, administration, and integration sessions
- Observation and supervised participation alongside a licensed Facilitato
- Direct supervision by a licensed Facilitator, who retains responsibility for the provision of services
- Practice conducted in accordance with 4 CCR 755-1, Article 170 of Title 12, C.R.S., and applicable standards of practice
- Completion of documentation requirements as required for licensure
Important note: To support a high-quality and well-resourced practicum experience, each practicum offering requires a minimum enrollment of eight (8) participants. If this minimum is not reached, PRATI will work closely with registered participants to explore alternative dates or placement options. Any schedule changes will be communicated at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled start date. We recommend booking refundable or transferable travel and accommodation arrangements to allow for this possibility.
This four-day, in-person practicum runs from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 3:00 p.m. MT. Additionally, all participants will be required to complete a 2-hour virtual group preparation session and 2-hour integration session. The specific dates and times for these required virtual sessions are provided on the registration page for each practicum offering.
The practicum offers hands-on experience in preparation and integration, as well as an experiential component that allows participants to develop firsthand understanding of the facilitation process within the bounds permitted by rule. This experience is designed to support competency, ethical practice, and professional readiness within Colorado’s regulated natural medicine model.
The experiential environment is held in a culturally attuned and trauma-informed manner, supporting facilitators-in-training across a range of professional backgrounds and experience levels. Through supervised practice and guided reflection, participants strengthen their capacity to provide safe, supportive, and responsible facilitation services for diverse populations.
We are pleased to continue expanding our work and collaborations with organizations offering supervised practicums that meet the Colorado NMHA requirements.
2026 PRATI Psilocybin Practicum Dates
- March 12-15
- May 28-31
Additional 2026 dates to be announced.
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What You will Learn
This practicum offers a unique opportunity to engage in the intentional practice of facilitation. Each cohort is limited to a maximum of 12 participants, creating an intimate and focused learning environment. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the medicine firsthand while also supporting others in their journeys. Our experienced team provides gentle, attentive guidance throughout the process, supporting your growth and confidence as a facilitator. This immersive approach deepens understanding of the therapeutic process and strengthens your ability to create safe, grounded, and supportive spaces for others.
Program Eligibility
All participants must have successfully completed a Colorado-approved Psilocybin Facilitator Training Program before enrolling in this practicum. Possession of a valid NMIT license is required in accordance with Colorado NMHA regulations for the practicum to qualify toward the mandated 40-hour requirement.
Additionally, all participants will be required to complete a 1-hour individual intake as well as a 2-hour virtual group preparation session. More information on these requirements will be provided to registrants in the upcoming weeks.
Training Length of Stay
The PRATI Psilocybin Practicum is a four-day, in-person program that runs from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and will wrap up on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. All times listed are in the Mountain Time zone. Please note that in addition to the in-person component of this program, all participants will be required to complete a 2-hour virtual group preparation session and 2-hour integration session. The specific dates and times for these required virtual sessions are provided on the registration page for each practicum offering.
We encourage students to arrive Wednesday afternoon and depart Sunday evening or Monday morning to allow for sufficient grounding and integration before and after the program.
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Cost
The total cost of this practicum experience is $3,000. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required to secure enrollment.
Please note: Registration fees do not include accommodations, meals, or the cost of natural medicine, which will be sourced from a certified NMHA provider and paid on-site directly to Treehouse Sanctuary. Any medical referral required for safety purposes will be at the participant’s expense.
Cancellation Policy
Deposits are non-transferable. Full payments may be eligible for transfer to another practicum date on a case-by-case basis.
- Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the training start date will receive a full refund of the training cost, minus 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellations made after the full payment deadline and up to two weeks prior to the training start date will receive a 50% refund of the training cost, minus the deposit.
- Cancellations made within two weeks of the training start date will result in forfeiture of the full training cost.
Facilitator Team
The supervision and facilitation of this event are led by experienced members of the PRATI community who bring a depth of professional training, practical experience, and personal insight to the work. They are united by a shared commitment to ethical practice, individual healing, and planetary well-being through the responsible use of psychedelic medicines. This foundation supports a thoughtful, well-held learning environment rooted in integrity and care.
German Ascani, MD, MS, NMCF
German Ascani is a board-certified psychiatrist who works at the intersection of clinical care, professional education, supervision, and consultation within regulated and ethical frameworks in psychedelic medicine. Dr. Ascani serves as PRATI’s Medical/Psychiatric Director for foundational psychedelic-assisted therapy trainings and end-of-life psychedelic therapy trainings. He is a licensed natural medicine clinical facilitator under Colorado’s regulated Natural Medicine Program and is an experienced trainer and practicum supervisor. His mission as an educator centers on elevating and expanding the capacity of clinical professionals working in this emerging field, helping support and develop the clinical skill sets and systems-level readiness for ethical integration of psychedelic medicine into regulated healthcare settings.
Dr. Ascani has years of clinical and research experience using ketamine- and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. He has been an associate consultant for MAPS/Lykos and was a study therapist in Phase 3 FDA clinical trials for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. He has also participated in PRATI’s international Embracing the Sacred offerings as a trainer and holds deep reverence for Mazatec healing practices. Dr. Ascani brings a grounding presence characterized by humility, empathy, and humor, and practices that are rooted in whole-person care, supporting patients and practitioners in reconnecting with themselves, their work, and the deeper values that guide them.
Chris Pateros, MA, RN, NMF
Christine Pateros, MA, RN is a global spiritual guide, ceremonialist, psychedelic-assisted nurse therapist, artist, author, healer, teacher and presenter. Chris serves as Course Director for PRATI’s End Of Life Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training, and is Lead Faculty and Operations Director for other PRATI offerings. Grounding in ecocentric ritual, ceremony and practices, and called to existential work, Chris’ seeking and mystical soul-seeing has awakened her spirit to support others to own and share their potent gifts in the world by guiding individuals and groups in embodied conscious living and dying practices through her private practice based in Denver, Colorado. Chris is a lineage carrier of the Qero mystics of the Peruvian Andes. She is a trained and certified ketamine-assisted therapist (Ketamine Training Center, 2019) and Ecopsychologist (MA 2022) and is MAPS MDMA trained (2024). As a mother who has lost a child, Chris is intimate with living and thriving with grief as a part of the medicine of life that she carries in her work in the world. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado with regular time spent in Chicago and Kythira, Greece.