Center for Medicinal Mindfulness

05/26/2026

What psychedelic-related book has changed the way you see yourself, healing, or consciousness? 👀📚

Drop your recommendations below ⬇️

05/20/2026

Some psychedelic experiences stay with us long after the journey ends—not as clear narratives, but as images, sensations, emotions, and symbols that continue unfolding over time.

At Medicinal Mindfulness, we often incorporate art-based practices into psychedelic preparation, sessions, and integration because not everything meaningful can be processed through language alone.

This experiential workshop explores how facilitators can work more skillfully with symbolic, imaginal, and non-verbal material in ethical, grounded, and clinically informed ways.

Co-facilitated by Medicinal Mindfulness co-founder Alison McQueen and art therapist Dr. Michael Franklin.

When Words Are Not Enough: Foundational Art-Based Skills for Psychedelic Facilitators
📍 Boulder, CO or Online
📅 July 18–19

→ Details + registration: https://psychedelicshine.com/trainings/art-skills-for-psychedelic-facilitators/

05/17/2026

Join our free virtual Open House tomorrow, May 18, to meet our expert psychedelic practitioners and learn more.

Save your space here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0inSu1U5RKSlyPTvFeWPCQ?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9veeA-AvQe4qr9iSpOplM88dTWMg6F7PE9rgMs6Zk8BfuuwVaRiOQQHaVTPVySMZ5oSdbY #/registration

05/16/2026

Most people think psychedelic facilitation is entirely focused on the client.

But an experienced facilitator is also paying close attention to their own nervous system, breath, grounding, and presence throughout the session.

Because how a facilitator shows up directly shapes the container.

This is one of the many things we explore and teach in our Psychedelic Guide Training + NMHA Facilitator Training programs.

If you’re curious about becoming a psychedelic facilitator, head here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0inSu1U5RKSlyPTvFeWPCQ?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Osi7HWrh2utlgANkJL_a_iqqo3uCHLfc6dnCcMQtZ2A1My8pVnpBgnFUSr5Or3UGc-J-E #/registration

05/15/2026

Holding space is only part of the story.

Our upcoming workshops are designed to help facilitators expand their skillsets in practical, grounded, and deeply experiential ways, from crisis response and harm reduction to art-based integration tools for working with symbolic and non-verbal material.

Upcoming trainings include:
• Psychedelic First Aid (June 6–7) - Boulder, CO
• Art-Based Skills for Psychedelic Facilitators (July 18–19) - Online and In-person (Boulder, CO)

All courses and workshops are open to students from anywhere in the world, regardless of whether you've trained with us.

To learn more or save your space, see all of our upcoming classes here: https://psychedelicshine.com/trainings/

04/20/2026

Fourteen years in, and what we're most grateful for is our community.

To our students, clients, facilitators, friends, and extended network - THANK YOU.

This field has evolved significantly over the years, and we’ve been fortunate to grow alongside a community that values thoughtful, ethical, and grounded approaches to psychedelic care and education.

We’re grateful to be in this work with you, and we’re looking forward to what’s ahead.

Let us know in the comments - how have you been a part of the Medicinal Mindfulness community?

12/31/2025

As we close the year, we want to congratulate our latest cohort of students!

Our students have officially completed the didactic portion of their facilitator training, and now begin the next phase of becoming licensed Natural Medicine Facilitators: immersive experiential practicums and a year of group consultation + mentorship.

This work requires courage, humility, and heart.

We’re honored to walk alongside them as they grow into the next generation of mindful, ethical psychedelic guides. 🌿

Drop some love in the comments for this incredible cohort. 💙

12/11/2025

Art therapists, researchers, clinicians, and practitioners, this is your invitation. 🌿✨

A special issue of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is calling for papers that explore the therapeutic intersections between psychedelics, creativity, and healing.

Whether your work bridges indigenous plant medicine, altered states, harm reduction, clinical application, or creative integration, your voice can help shape the future of psychedelic-assisted care.

Join the conversation shaping the next era of art + psychedelic healing:

📅 Manuscript Deadline: June 30, 2026
🔗 Find the submission link to learn more in the comments

12/03/2025

Our co-founder, Daniel McQueen, is currently live on TalkRadioNYC. Tune in and join us live now!

Tune in live at www.talkradio.nyc!

11/17/2025

There’s a difference between chasing profit and making a living through purpose.

At Medicinal Mindfulness, we help you bridge that gap, teaching you how to turn your calling into meaningful, sustainable work.

Many of our 1500+ graduates have built lives rooted in integrity, mindfulness, and sacred service.

Applications for the January 2026 cohort close December 1.

Comment “career” below and we’ll send you the link to apply.

If you still have questions about whether our programs are the right for you, our co-founder, Daniel McQueen, is holding a free office hours, this Wednesday, November 19. Comment "office" below and we'll send you the link to join!