Sacred
Continuing Education · 15 CEUs

Professional Training

Sacred Medicine,
Ethical Practice

Preparing therapists for the psychedelic future — a 15-hour continuing education experience in the history, ethics, and clinical realities of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

September 25–27, 2026 NNU, Nampa, Idaho 15 CEUs (2 in Ethics) In-Person or Online
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Overview

A 15-hour continuing education experience

This training prepares therapists to engage thoughtfully, ethically, and competently with the rapidly changing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy — whether or not you personally provide it.

Sacred Medicine, Ethical Practice training

This training moves through the history of psychedelic medicine, current clinical practice, and the ethical questions shaping this emerging field — organized into three focus areas below.

Participants leave with practical tools for responding to clients who are curious about, preparing for, or integrating psychedelic experiences — even when they're not personally providing psychedelic-assisted therapy.

What You'll Explore

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Foundations

  • History & cultural context of psychedelic medicines
  • Current research & regulatory developments
  • Commonly used medicines and their effects
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Clinical Practice

  • Clinical assessment & medication considerations
  • Preparation, set, setting & integration
  • Benefit enhancement & risk reduction
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Ethics & Equity

  • The evolving role of therapists in psychedelic care
  • Indigenous knowledge & cultural humility
  • Informed consent, power & accessibility

Includes 2 CEUs dedicated specifically to ethics.

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Details

Schedule & Location

Three days, September 25–27

A structured, in-person training held over three consecutive days in Nampa. Click a day below to see the full agenda.

Friday, September 25 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

History, Context & the Current Landscape

10:15 AM

Registration Opens

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Conference Opening

  • Welcome & introductions
  • Setting the container
  • Commitments for our time together
11:00 – 11:45 AM

A Cautionary Tale: María Sabina

Mickey Myhre, MD

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

History of Psychedelics

Janelle Stauffer, LCSW

12:45 – 2:15 PM

Lunch

2:15 – 3:15 PM

The Regulatory Landscape for Psychedelics in Idaho

Brian Ertz, Idaho Attorney & Elizabeth Khan, Founder, GLOW Idaho

3:15 – 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 – 4:30 PM

Indigenous Ceremonial Practices & Psychedelic Medicines

Janelle Stauffer, LCSW

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Balancing Stigma & Hype

Nikki Bodenstab-Lee, PhD

5:00 PM

Closing

Saturday, September 26 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Psychedelics in Clinical Practice

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Welcome & Opening

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Psychedelics as Medicine: Pharmacology, Prescription Interactions & Indications for Use

Colby Burns, PharmD

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 – 4:30 PM

Truth Medicine: The Practice of Psychedelic Therapy

Michael Sapiro, PsyD — Author of Truth Medicine

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Closing Discussion & Integration

Sunday, September 27 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Integration, Equity & the Future of Psychedelic Care

10:00 – 10:15 AM

Welcome & Opening

10:15 – 11:15 AM

Psychedelic Therapy Experience Panel

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Complementary Therapies: Music & the Psychedelic Experience

Janelle Stauffer, LCSW

12:15 – 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Spiritual Emergence in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Nikki Bodenstab-Lee, PhD

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Psychedelics & Practice Equity

Janelle Stauffer, LCSW

3:00 – 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 – 4:45 PM

Special Populations in Psychedelic Care

Nikki Bodenstab-Lee, PhD

4:45 – 5:15 PM

Getting Involved: Building the Psychedelic Community in Idaho

Featuring:

  • GLOW Idaho
  • Idaho Psychedelic Therapist Association
  • Zendo Project
5:15 PM

Conference Closing

Lunch is on your own each day.

How You'll Attend

In-Person

Join us on-site at NNU in Nampa.

Online

Join live via video, from anywhere.

Venue Northwest Nazarene University
Thomas Family Health & Science Center
603 E Dewey Ave, Nampa, ID 83686
Attendance Options Join us in person at NNU, or attend online — let us know your preference on the registration form.
Continuing Education 15 CEUs (2 in Ethics), approved by NASW Idaho for Social Work, Counseling, and Psychology.
Presented By Northwest Nazarene University, NASW Idaho, The Resiliency Center of Idaho, University Psychedelics Education Partnership, the Idaho Psychedelic Society, and GLOW Idaho.
Questions? Janelle@resiliencyidaho.com

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Faculty

Learn from clinicians and leaders shaping this field in Idaho

This training is led by two experienced clinicians and educators, joined by guest speakers working at the intersection of psychedelic medicine, law, and healthcare policy.

Lead Facilitators

Janelle Stauffer, LCSW

Janelle Stauffer

LCSW

Co-facilitator, Sacred Medicine, Ethical Practice.

Nikki Bodenstab-Lee, LMSW, PhD

Nikki Bodenstab-Lee

LMSW, PhD

Co-facilitator, Sacred Medicine, Ethical Practice.

Guest Speakers

Elizabeth Khan, Founder, Idaho Psychedelic Society

Elizabeth Khan

Founder, Idaho Psychedelic Society & GLOW Idaho

Mickey Myhre, Medical Advisor, GLOW Idaho

Mickey Myhre

Medical Advisor, GLOW Idaho

Brian Ertz, Idaho Attorney & Advisor, GLOW Idaho

Brian Ertz

Idaho Attorney & Advisor, GLOW Idaho

Michael Sapiro, PsyD, Psychedelic Psychotherapist

Michael Sapiro, PsyD

Psychedelic Psychotherapist
Author, Truth Medicine: Healing & Living Authentically through Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Colby Burns, PharmD, President, The Psychedelic Pharmacist Association

Colby Burns, PharmD

President, The Psychedelic Pharmacist Association

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Client Panel

A panel of individuals sharing their lived experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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Register

Choose Your Value-Based Training Tier

Register & reserve your seat

Select the rate that reflects your professional financial reality and systemic position, then complete your registration and payment. Proceeds go toward guest speaker fees and benefit the Idaho Psychedelic Society and the Idaho Association of Psychedelic Therapists, a nonprofit supporting the education and ethical development of psychedelic therapy in Idaho.

Tier 1 — The Community & Equity Rate

$45

Best forProviders underrepresented in mental health care leadership.

Who it supportsLGBTQIA+, global majority, rural, or non-profit clinicians.

The impactLowers economic barriers for therapists serving historically marginalized populations.

Also eligibleNASW members and NNU/BSU MSW students can also choose this rate.

Register & Pay — $45

Tier 2 — The Sustain Rate

$60

Best forClinicians in established private practices or agency roles.

Who it supportsThe operational cost of this professional training.

The impactFunds the development of localized psychedelic-assisted therapy education.

Register & Pay — $60

Tier 3 — The Solidarity & Seed Rate

$75

Best forEstablished providers with stable, high-volume practices or institutional funding.

Who it supportsGroup practices, clinic owners, or those with generational wealth.

The impactSubsidizes Tier 1 slots and funds statewide psychedelic equity initiatives.

Register & Pay — $75

Proceeds go toward guest speaker fees and benefit the Idaho Psychedelic Society and the Idaho Association of Psychedelic Therapists, a nonprofit supporting the education and ethical development of psychedelic therapy in Idaho. Cost should not be a barrier — if payment is a concern, email janelle@janellestauffer.com.

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Sponsors

Conference Sponsors

Northwest Nazarene University The Resiliency Center of Idaho NASW Idaho Conscious Systems, GLOW Idaho

Become a Sponsor

Help us keep this training accessible.

Sacred Medicine, Ethical Practice was intentionally created as a high-quality, affordable training for licensed professionals and psychedelic facilitators in our community. Sponsorships help us keep registration costs reasonable while bringing together knowledgeable presenters, thoughtful education, and meaningful conversation about ethical psychedelic care.

We offer three sponsorship levels

Seed Sponsor

$100

Help plant the seeds for accessible, ethical psychedelic education in Idaho.

Cultivator Sponsor

$250

Support the continued growth of an informed, connected, and ethically grounded psychedelic community.

Community Steward Sponsor

$500

Play a significant role in making this training possible and helping ensure high-quality education remains financially accessible to our professional community.

Interested in sponsoring Sacred Medicine, Ethical Practice? We'd love to partner with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to thoughtful, ethical, and accessible psychedelic care.

Click below, then use PayPal's price dropdown to select your sponsorship level.

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