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
This four-day, in-person practicum runs from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 3:00 p.m. MT.
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 collaborate with the following organizations to offer this supervised practicum that meets the requirements of the Colorado Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA).
- Fluence
- Changa Institute
2026 PRATI Psilocybin Practicum Dates
- March 12-15
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.
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 price for this practicum experience is $3,000 (tuition price does not include accommodations or meals). A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your enrollment.
Any medical referral required for safety purposes will be at the participant’s expense. Please note that the cost of psilocybin mushrooms, which will be sourced from a certified NMHA provider, is not included in the program fee and will constitute an additional 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
German Ascani, MD, has a broad range of clinical experience having worked over a decade in public psychiatry, community mental health systems, and private practice in California. In his current Colorado practice he uses an integrative approach and uses Ketamine, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. He is a study physician and MAPS trained therapist working on the phase 3 study on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. German has particular interests in the potential for psychological, emotional and spiritual healing that new and emerging psychedelic medicines bring to the mental health field. He supports the clinical use of these powerful transformative tools to open up a process of deep exploration, self-reflection and lasting growth.
Chris Pateros, MA, RN
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.