Psanctuary offers multiple paths tailored to individual preferences. Non-members are welcome to join our Sunday services and various events, detailed on our events calendar, to start their journey. For those looking to deepen their involvement, membership opens access to our Discord community, exclusive events, and minister ordination programs. We strive to provide flexible involvement opportunities, allowing you to engage at your own pace and depth.

Yes, for those interested in Psacred Passage practices, the journey begins with the foundational Myself Minister and Friends and Family Minister programs, setting the stage for further training. All our training programs, including these initial stages, continually evolve to incorporate deep experiential learning. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the nuances involved in working with the sacrament, aiming to cultivate environments that facilitate meaningful experiences for participants.

Integrating Psacred Passage principles into existing practices can enrich therapy and death doula services. By undergoing Psanctuary's training and engaging with the sacrament personally, professionals can complement their services with the profound insights and principles learned. This approach not only enhances their practice but also provides a holistic support system for participants, aligning therapy and doula services with the transformative journey facilitated by the Psacred Passage Sacrament Ceremony.

Professionals like therapists and death doulas can significantly enrich the Psacred Passage ministry by contributing their skills in various areas such as development, outreach, and administration. The ministry welcomes diverse contributions as a growing entity focused on end-of-life considerations and community building. Interested individuals can find a volunteer application in the member portal or inquire further at [email protected].

MySelf Training Course and the Friends and Family Training Course, each offering a unique ministerial focus. For those drawn to facilitating Psacred Passage Sacrament Ceremonies, further specialization is available through the Minister of Psacred Passage training. This advanced training addresses end-of-life considerations, emphasizing non-medical support around significant life transitions and how to accommodate physical needs and timing around treatments like chemotherapy without delving into medical expertise.

The Psacred Passage Minister Training Program is comprehensive, structured into four modules over four weeks, each designed to deepen your understanding and skills for facilitating sacred ceremonies:

• Making Death Sacred Again: Explores the "Doing Death Differently" movement, end-of-life statistics, and the transformative potential of sacred mushrooms in facing life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life situations.
• The "Facing Death" Process: Delves into the psychological phases of end-of-life and how Psacred Passage can aid in moving through these stages with peace and fulfillment.
• From Interest to Engagement: Focuses on generating awareness and interest in Psacred Passage, including the intake process and evaluating participant suitability.
• Preparation: Covers logistical and emotional preparation for the ceremony, including the significance of timing around medical treatments and setting the optimal environment.
• The Psacred Passage Sacrament Ceremony: Outlines the ceremonial process, from setting up the environment to conducting the ceremony and initial integration.
• Integration & Ongoing Support: Discusses methods for assisting participants in integrating their experiences and the importance of ongoing support within the community.
• Building a Psacred Passage Ministry: Provides guidance on expanding the reach and impact of Psacred Passage through community engagement and collaboration with various professionals.
• Each module includes Q&A sessions, coursework, weekly tests, and group discussions to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

There will be one instructional call each week, for 4 calls throughout the program.

They are on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Eastern beginning on the listed start date for the cohort you registered for, and ending on the final day indicated for the cohort.

If you need to miss a call, that's ok!  If you miss a call, make sure to watch the call recording and submit a paragraph summary via the provided form.

As a Minister of Psacred Passage Sacrament Ceremonies, your role is to provide compassionate, holistic care, holding space for individuals through their sacred mushroom journeys with a focus on well-being, safety, and the integration of profound experiences. Responsibilities include building rapport through pre-ceremony discussions, creating a nurturing ceremony environment, facilitating post-ceremony integration, and continuously refining the service based on feedback. This role requires a commitment of approximately 16 hours per participant, emphasizing confidentiality, empathy, and community support through integration circles.

No, obtaining a death doula certification is not a prerequisite for becoming a minister in Psacred Passage Sacrament Ceremonies. While the roles of death doulas and ministers overlap in their compassionate support for individuals, death doulas offer a broad spectrum of non-medical services tailored to the dying person's and their family's needs. These services range from facilitating end-of-life planning, providing emotional support, aiding in comfort measures, assisting with legacy projects, and preparing for/participating in vigils to offering grief support post-death.

In contrast, the role of a Psacred Passage minister is more focused on facilitating the sacrament ceremonies and the spiritual aspects associated with them. While the skills and empathy developed as a death doula can enrich the minister's role, our training programs are designed to equip you with the specific competencies needed to serve as a minister within our community.

Prospective ministers embark on a series of eight-week intensive training courses, each tailored to progressively prepare individuals for conducting ceremonies.

The curriculum encompasses coursework, weekly assessments, and group discussions, beginning with personal exploration and extending to holding space for friends and family.

These sessions delve into sacred practices, the legal aspects of religious freedom, the importance of sincerity, and the responsible handling of the sacrament. You can generally expect to dedicate about three hours per week to the training.

• For FAQs relevant to each of the prerequisite programs:
• Myself Minister (click here)
• Friends and Family Minister (click here)

Completing the Myself, Friends and Family, and Psacred Passage training qualifies you to conduct ceremonies for close contacts. To serve the broader community, an apprenticeship is the next step, emphasizing hands-on experience rather than just additional training.

This involves an application process and deep engagement with the Psanctuary community, aiming to ensure ministers have substantial experience. It's akin to an apprenticeship, where your skills are developed and demonstrated in diverse, nuanced ways. It does not have a specific timeline or track. Each applicant will participate at their own pace and will be assessed individually.

We deeply value the reverence and consistency of our ceremonies, developed through careful, intentional practice. While we appreciate the enthusiasm for contributing to new ceremony development, our current focus is on enriching and refining our existing ceremonies with the help of our dedicated ministers. Opportunities for contributing to the evolution of these ceremonies are abundant, and while we may consider expanding our offerings in the future, such decisions are made with thoughtful deliberation.

Ministers can immerse themselves in the community and collaborate with local ministries in various ways. Joining minister-led circles with diverse focuses, participating in collaborative gatherings to exchange best practices, and initiating local communities in areas lacking a Psanctuary presence are just a few options. There's ample opportunity to engage in activities that resonate with individual passions and contribute to the collective growth and enrichment of the community.

Our scholarship system is designed to make our minister programs more accessible while maintaining the sustainability of our offerings. For every four ministers who enroll at the full contribution rate, we are able to offer two scholarships at 50% off the program's full cost.

Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to streamline administrative processes and ensure fairness in allocation.

This approach ensures that we can support those with financial need while honoring the collective contributions that sustain our community programs. Scholarship recipients have the opportunity to deepen their ministerial journey alongside a diverse group of peers, fostering connection, shared growth, and a thriving ministerial community.