🌿 Psychedelic Facilitation:Exploring the therapeutic and ceremonial 🌿
A dynamic conversation on therapeutic and ceremonial pathways in psychedelic healing
As the psychedelic renaissance expands, so does the need for informed, ethical, and heart-centered guidance. Whether you're considering your first journey or supporting others in theirs, understanding your options is essential.
This educational and community-centered event will explore two powerful and distinct modalities of psychedelic support: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) and Psychedelic Ceremonial Facilitation (PCF). While PAP emerges from Western clinical traditions, PCF is deeply rooted in ancestral, indigenous, and ritual-based wisdom. Together, these approaches offer a wide spectrum of healing possibilities.
Join us for an inspiring panel conversation featuring two experienced guides from each path:
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🧭 Featured Speakers:
🌱 Ehren Cruz — Psychedelic Ceremonial Facilitator & Master Ceremonialist
With over 17 years devoted to ceremonial arts, transformational event curation, and inner work, Ehren has guided more than 200 high-dose 1-on-1 journeys and led psychedelic retreats around the world. As Co-Founder of PSA, an ICF-accredited coach, and a certified harm reductionist, he weaves deep psychological safety, shadow integration, and spiritual initiation into every container. A father of three and lifelong student of the sacred, Ehren brings grounded wisdom, joy, and humility to his ceremonial approach.
🔗 www.thesparc.co
🌸 Star Rose Bond, LCSW — Psychedelic Psychotherapist & Trauma Educator
Star is a licensed psychotherapist, lead educator at the Pearl Psychedelic Institute, and a powerful voice for the decolonization of mental health. With advanced certifications in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (IPI) and MDMA Therapy (MAPS), Star specializes in trauma, PTSD, and addiction recovery. Her work bridges clinical depth with visionary insight, offering clients and students a deeply integrative path. Based in Asheville, NC, she operates a private practice and community-based healing initiatives.
🔗 www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org
🎤 Moderated by Sarah Salix Levine, Co-Founder of PSA and integrative facilitator
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We’ll explore questions like:
Which path — clinical or ceremonial — is best for your healing intentions?
What should you look for in a facilitator or therapist?
How do set, setting, and preparation differ between traditions?
What practices help deepen, integrate, and honor your experience?
Where is the intersection of science and the sacred in psychedelic care?
And how can we cultivate more collaboration across these healing paths?
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Whether you're new to psychedelics or walking this path professionally, this is a rare chance to hear from two seasoned guides and connect with a conscious community.
🕰️ Please arrive 10 minutes early for parking and seating
💗 PSA is an all-volunteer organization — donations are welcomed
Let’s gather in truth, curiosity, and care — in service to healing and wholeness.
