What to expect

The purpose of preparation sessions is to ensure each client is ready to let go and sink into the experience of their Psilocybin Journey. 

Every Journey is unique which is why each preparation session is tailored to the client’s unique desires and lifestyle. There is a heavy emphasis placed on set and setting to make sure clients are comfortable and feel safe and supported. Other than the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) required paperwork, each element of preparation is entirely up to the client in the way they choose to prepare. Dosage, Transportation Plan and other important logistic information will be decided upon during these sessions. 

These sessions last 1-2 hours & are VIRTUAL.

This may look like: 

Preparing the Mind: 

• Addressing fears & concerns. 
• Setting intentions. 
• Discussing Expectations. 
• Reviewing mental health history.
• Engaging in daily intentional journaling. 
• Visualization of the outcome you desire. 

Preparing the Body: 

• Reviewing medical history. 
• Discussing psilocybin’s effects on the body.
• Discussing ways to enhance mind-body connection. 
• Choosing to Exercise in the days/weeks leading up to Administration. 

Preparing the Spirit: 

• Choosing a meaningful prayer to use during Administration.
• Bolstering a Yoga practice. 
• Conversing with a Shaman before Administration.
• Enhancing Meditation practice.
• Memorizing a Mantra to use during Administration.

The client and facilitator will convene at Brain Brew, a Licensed Service Center in Portland, Oregon at an agreed-upon time and date. The reserved room will be arranged according to the client's preferences, ensuring all sensory aspects are considered. 

This includes controlling smells, providing sounds or music from a carefully selected playlist (available through headphones or speakers), offering various textures like a weighted blanket or warm towel, and providing a blindfold for visual isolation. 

During the Journey, the facilitator will be there to provide non-directive guidance, use pre-agreed upon supportive touch and ensure the client feels safe and supported in their experience.

Clients will not be able to drive, operate heavy machinery or other vehicles after the session. A transportation plan from the service center will be planned during the prep session.

Administration session is roughly 4-6 hours (depending on dosage) and is held IN PERSON in Oregon.

At this point a new Journey is just beginning! This is the Debriefing and Aftercare portion. It’s an important opportunity for clients to receive resources relevant to their experience, discuss and reflect on their Psilocybin Journey, and go over next steps. 

In general, integration practices are most important during the first few weeks after Administration due to enhanced neuro-plasticity. However, it may be an ongoing process for days, months, or even years as revelations surrounding the experience continue to reverberate. During this time a client may choose to rely on support systems and continue practices discussed in the Preparation sessions, and, of course, enjoy the many benefits of Psilocybin. 

These Sessions are VIRTUAL and last 1-2 hours.