Journal of Psychopharmacology
June 18, 2024
Kim Hoffman, Alissa Bazinet, Kellie Pertl et al.
14 citations
Experts with extensive experience facilitating psilocybin experiences, including in ceremonial settings, indigenous practices, and clinical trials, developed a set of core measures to monitor the safety, quality, and outcomes of supervised psilocybin services. Through a three-phase e-Delphi process with 36 experts, 55 candidate measures were identified and then prioritized to a core set of 11 process measures (e.g., preparatory hours with client, documentation of touch/sexual boundaries), 11 outcome measures (e.g., adverse events, well-being), and 17 structure measures (e.g., facilitator training in trauma informed care). The findings suggest that service providers and policy makers should consider standardizing these measures for community-based psilocybin services.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
January 29, 2025
Jason B Luoma, Kim Hoffman, Adrianne R Wilson-Poe et al.
3 citations
Oregon's early psilocybin facilitator workforce is relatively diverse, with many holding existing healthcare licenses. Among 16 active training programs, mean tuition was $9,359 and half offered diversity scholarships. Survey respondents (n=106) reported that training expenses were a moderate-to-severe financial strain, though most were satisfied with their training. The mean planned price for a session was $1,388, and common specializations included trauma, mental disorders, consciousness exploration, and spirituality. Facilitators requested ongoing training opportunities. These findings are crucial for informing future policy and training program development to support a diverse and effective workforce.
International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches
April 30, 2025
Kim Hoffman, Todd P. Korthuis, Kellie Pertl et al.
2 citations
A mixed methods Delphi study combined questionnaires and interviews with 37 providers and content experts to develop quality and safety indicators for psilocybin therapy. The qualitative component allowed participants to suggest new safety dimensions beyond the initial scope, improve indicator wording, and provide contextual explanations for decisions. This approach shows that qualitative methods can enhance Delphi studies beyond quantitative ratings alone.
February 19, 2026
Christina Chwyl, Alissa Bazinet, Adie Wilson-Poe et al.
1 citation
preprint
Informed consent for psychedelic-assisted services should be treated as an ongoing process rather than a one-time form, according to 36 experienced facilitators. They emphasized building a strong therapeutic relationship, centering client empowerment, and comprehensively conveying potential long-term psychological and social changes, including the possibility of disappointing experiences. Detailed consent around touch and boundaries is needed, with explicit pre-session agreements, maintained boundaries, and attention to subtle non-verbal cues. Facilitator training should cultivate deep respect for client agency and provide experiential learning in relational and boundary-setting skills. These recommendations aim to improve practitioner training, consent practices, and policy for regulated psychedelic services.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
July 1, 2024
P. Todd Korthuis, Kim Hoffman, Adrianne Wilson-Poe et al.
1 citation
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Neuroethics
May 13, 2026
Christina Chwyl, Alissa Bazinet, Adrianne R. Wilson-Poe et al.
Informed consent in psychedelic-assisted services is ethically complex and lacks standardization. Expert recommendations from 36 participants (71% white, 53% female, average 15.2 years of experience in clinical trial, underground, or ceremonial settings) emphasized that consent should be an ongoing process built on a strong therapeutic relationship and client empowerment. Comprehensive disclosure of risks and benefits is needed, including long-term psychological and social changes and the possibility of disappointing experiences. Detailed consent around touch and boundaries is crucial, with explicit boundary-setting before administration and attention to non-verbal cues. Provider training should cultivate deep respect for client agency and experiential learning of relational and boundary skills.
March 11, 2026
Jason B Luoma, Kim Hoffman, Adie Wilson-Poe et al.
preprint
Oregon's early psilocybin facilitator workforce is relatively diverse, with many holding existing healthcare licenses, though training expenses pose a moderate-to-severe financial strain for most. The mean tuition across 16 active training programs was $9,359, half offered diversity scholarships, and the mean planned session price was $1,388. Facilitators most commonly specialized in trauma, mental disorders, consciousness exploration, and spirituality, and most were satisfied with training while requesting ongoing opportunities. These findings inform future policy and program development for a diverse and effective workforce.