Group Mentoring & The Art of Facilitation
A Collaborative Space for Psilocybin Facilitation & Psychedelic Therapy Practitioners
This 6-month advanced group mentorship is designed for new and emerging psilocybin facilitators seeking to deepen their craft within a culturally grounded, peer-supported environment. Guided by Claudia Cuentas — Peruvian - born artist, therapist, educator, and co-founder of the Cora Center — participants will explore the art of facilitation through an integration of Ayni (Sacred Reciprocity), Munay (Love in Action), and Ayllu (Sacred Community).
Our goal is to help you develop your own unique framework, built from hands-on case studies, preparation for challenging scenarios, and the personal exploration that builds a strong ethical foundation for your practice.
Dates: bi-weekly, Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 11, Mar 25, Apr 8, Apr 22, May 6, June 3
Optional Perú Retreat: 2nd half of May - dates TBD
Schedule: 2-hour live calls (Zoom) from 5 to 7 PM PST
Cohort Size: 20 participants (6 month pilot)
Tuition: $2,800 | Limited scholarships and reduced-fee spots available
Apply By: December 8, 2025
Next Steps:
Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance letters sent the week of December 15th
Please add info@claudiacuentas.com to your safe email list (to avoid junk filter)
Questions will be responded to within 2-4 days
Program Highlights
-
Program Highlights -
-
6 months | Bi-weekly (fortnightly) 2-hour live calls via Zoom
-
Intimate groups (18-20 participants) for diversity of perspectives and personal attention.
-
Designed for psilocybin facilitators, students on their way to licensing or therapeutic guides with foundational training (e.g., Oregon/Colorado graduates, therapists with integration experience).
-
Didactic teachings, peer case review, role-play, reflection exercises and community building goal.
-
Optional In-Person Apprenticeship Journey – Peru
For those who feel called to deepen their practice through direct experience, we intend to offer a seven day, in-person apprenticeship journey in Peru, late May. (dates TBD) This sacred immersion provides an opportunity to walk with the teachings in a land rich with ancestral wisdom, communal practices, and living traditions.
Please Note: All costs for the Peru journey are separate and not included in the mentoring program tuition.
-
Any participants unable to attend the Peru retreat will receive one dedicated one-on-one session with Claudia during the final month of the program. A sacred opportunity to reflect, integrate, and receive personalized guidance in alignment with your path, questions, and emerging edges
Curriculum Overview
-
Integrate trauma-informed skills (somatic grounding, ethics in non-ordinary states) with Indigenous teachings. Explore Ayni (Sacred Reciprocity) in facilitator–client–environment relationships and learn about La Ley de Origen (Law of Origin) as a guide to practice in harmony with natural laws.
-
Recognize colonial biases and historical and cultural contexts in psychedelic care. Practice cultural humility in serving diverse communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+) with reciprocity and respect. Role-plays help translate insight into action.
-
Develop body-based and creative tools for facilitation and integration. Review somatic tracking for safety and grounding, and the role of music and rhythm as the “sacred thread”. Expressive arts (movement, drawing, storytelling) to help translate and integrate experiences.
-
Cultivate presence, discernment, and trust. Understand intentional ceremonial space-setting and with cultural respect (e.g., altar-building) and learn to balance silence, intervention, and ceremony to support safe, transformative journeys.
-
Bring anonymized scenarios for group reflection. Work through anxiety mid-journey, review your window of tolerance, and interpersonal dynamics. Build collective wisdom as Claudia guides threads back to Ayni, Munay, and Ayllu.
-
Engage in self-inquiry alongside skill-building: journaling, guided meditations, and facilitated sharing. Identify your cultural frame, become aware of triggers and biases, clarify boundaries and humility.
Ethical Practice & Practicum Partnership (Cora Center)
Ethics, safety, and cultural respect are at the heart of this mentorship. Partnering with the Cora Center — an Oregon-licensed Psilocybin Service Center co-founded by Claudia — provides a living example of ethical, culturally attuned practice.
Supervised opportunities to observe or assist with psilocybin group sessions (as legally permitted).
Direct exposure to professional standards in screening, consent, ritual, and aftercare.
Witness reciprocity, inclusivity, and integrity practiced at an organizational level.
This partnership grounds the teachings in real-world application and prepares facilitators to carry these values into their own work.
This program is for you if you find yourself asking:
How can I move beyond protocols to develop my own resilient and authentic framework for facilitation?
Where can I find a community of peers to explore real-world case studies and the nuanced complexities of this work?
How do I ethically weave the depth of Indigenous wisdom into my existing therapeutic practice?
How do I cultivate the humility to embrace 'unknowing' as a central part of my growth as a facilitator?
Get in touch.
About Claudia
Claudia Cuentas is an LMFT, artist, and educator dedicated to bridging ancestral wisdom with contemporary healing practices. Grounded in her Aymara and Quechua lineage, she brings 20+ years of experience in community healing, somatic therapy, and cultural arts to her facilitation and teaching.
We welcome inquiries about Claudia’s work and potential collaborations. Whether you have a question about my offerings, are seeking support on your personal journey, or wish to invite me to your community, this is the best place to start.
Contact: info@claudiacuentas.com
