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: 10 bi-weekly sessions total+ the retreat or a 1:1 session during May/June
Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 15, May 6, June 10
Optional Perú Retreat: Tentative dates - May 20 - 27, 2026
Schedule: 2-hour live calls (Zoom) from 5 to 7 PM PST
Cohort Size: 16-20 participants (6 month pilot)
Tuition model (Economic Justice based on the Green Bottle Model):
Supporter: $3,200
Standard: $2,800
Reduced: $2,200
Scholarship: $1,600 (Application needed)
Apply By: December 1, 2025
Next Steps:
Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance letters sent the week of December 12th
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Questions will be responded to within 2-4 days
Program Highlights
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Program Highlights -
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6 months | Bi-weekly (fortnightly) 2-hour live calls via Zoom
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16-20 participants with peer-group accountability for diversity of perspectives and personal attention.
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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 & underground community facilitators).
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Didactic teachings, peer case review, role-play, accountability small group systems, reflection exercises and community building.
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Optional In-Person Apprenticeship Journey – Peru
For those who feel called to deepen their practice through direct experience, we intend to offer a eight day, in-person apprenticeship journey in Peru, late May (Dates: May 20th to 27th) 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.
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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. An opportunity to reflect, integrate, and receive personalized guidance in alignment with your path, questions, and emerging edges
Curriculum Overview
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
6-Month Program Tuition & Access
Our tuition model (based on the Green Bottle Model) is grounded in the principle of Ayni (sacred reciprocity), a recognition that each person gives and receives in balance with their capacity and the collective.
This approach emphasizes community care, self-reflection, and honoring the economic diversity of participants. It helps each person find their place within a range based not just on income, but on broader access to resources and systemic positioning. We offer this tuition model to reflect both sustainability and equitable access.
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You comfortably meet your needs, have expendable income, and wish to support wider access.
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You can pay in full without significant strain.
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You can contribute but need flexibility. You may be living paycheck to paycheck.
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If you experience economic hardship or systemic barriers, an application is required.
Note: If you would like to participate but need a larger scholarship, please contact us directly at info@claudiacuentas.com. We offer a limited number of full scholarships. The number of full scholarships we can offer will depend on how many supporter tier applicants we receive. Thank you for your understanding!
Understanding the Green Bottle Model by Alexis J. Cunningford
The Green Bottle model encourages you to look beyond income alone. Consider these guiding factors when choosing your tier:
Income stability (Are your wages predictable? Do you have a safety net?)
Savings or generational wealth
Debt (student, medical, etc.)
Number of dependents
Medical needs or chronic illness
Access to financial support from family or community
Membership in a historically marginalized community
Choosing Your Tier
These prompts can help guide your tier selection:
Do I have stable income and some financial flexibility?
Am I currently living with or healing from financial trauma, housing insecurity, or systemic harm?
Would paying full tuition restrict my ability to afford food, healthcare, or housing?
Have I or my family benefited from generational privilege or accumulated assets?
Am I able to contribute more in order to support others who cannot?
A Few Important Notes
All tiers offer the exact same program experience.
Your choice supports sustainability and equity — we trust you to choose honestly.
Payment plans are available.
Scholarship seats are limited and offered with care and respect. Please, complete this form.
if you would like to participate but need a larger scholarship, please contact us directly. We have a limited number of full scholarships. The number of full scholarships we can offer will depend on how many supporter tier applicants we receive. Thank you for your understanding!
No explanation is required unless applying for a scholarship.
Your thoughtful participation in this model helps create a community of mutual care, rooted in both accountability and compassion.
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
