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Five Steps for Responsible Preparation for Plant Medicine Journeys

Five Steps for Responsible Preparation for Plant Medicine Journeys

 
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Course Description

Embarking on a plant medicine journey can be a deeply transformative experience. To make the most of this sacred opportunity, careful and responsible preparation is necessary for your well-being. In this course, Nina will guide you through an exploration of the essential steps and considerations necessary for a safe, meaningful, and profound plant medicine journey.

You will learn why intention setting is so important, how to choose the right medicine for your journey, what set and setting really mean, who you can trust to lead you on this journey and so much more. So don’t miss this learning opportunity instead of learning through your mistakes as I did.

Through a step-by-step process, you will be guided on how to set clear intentions and ask for the sources of your healing. Enjoy a guided meditation to connect with your multidimensional Self and prepare for your plant medicine ceremony.


Who is this course for?

This course is for both new and experienced therapists, guides, students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in gaining insight into plant medicine journeys. Designed for those preparing for a plant medicine journey, dieta, or retreat who wish to get the most out of their experience.

Course Curriculum

Questions you will explore:

  1. What does a plant medicine experience entail?
  2. Why setting clear intentions is important?
  3. Which plant medicine would serve you best? 
  4. What is the ideal setting for plant medicine journeys? 
  5. How to get organized for a life-changing experience?
  6. How to set the right intentions for your upcoming plant medicine journey?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this course, you will be able to:

  1. Prepare safely and appropriately for your plant medicine journey.
  2. Learn how to set clear intentions to shape your experience.
  3. Understand how to stay safe during and after a plant medicine journey.
  4. Make the most out of your plant medicine healing experience.
Professional Continuing Education

In support of improving patient care, Psychedelic Support offers continuing education for health providers through the the American Psychological Association (APA).

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Meet your Course Instructors, Contributors, & Peer Reviewers:
Nina Izel
Nina Izel
Instructor
Nina is the founder of Avatar Healing Arts and the creator of an Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy framework. She has worked in the healing field as a therapist for more than 20+ years. She participated in her first Ayahuasca dieta with a Shipibo Shaman deep in the Amazon jungle in 2012 and over the last 7 years has run an Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Program where she has supported many people in their Ayahuasca integration and witnessed many amazing life changes. Nina is passionate about the integration process and believes it is vital to create real, lasting change. In her book, Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy & The Integration Process, she outlines an integration framework that supports individuals in their integration journey.
Nina Izel
Founder
Avatar Healing Arts
Extra Info
  • Online platform access: 1 year.
  • After 1 year, renew your account for an additional year by purchasing any of our on-demand courses. All previously purchased courses will be accessible in your dashboard.
  • 100% student satisfaction or money-back guarantee.
  • For the best experience, we recommend taking the course on a tablet or computer.
  • Course FAQ can be found here.


Self-paced course includes:

  • Video presentation on responsible preparation (35 minutes) 
  • Video presentation on intention setting with a guided meditation (50 minutes)
  • Downloadable slide deck from presentations
  • Additional resources document to continue deepening your learning
  • Discussion forum to engage with other learners
  • 1 year access to our online learning platform
  • Invite to our monthly speaker series and access to videos from our past events
  • Official Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion
Certificate Information

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Once you complete the course you will receive a Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion. Choose this option if you are not a licensed health provider and do not need continuing education credit for your professional degree.

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