psychedelic group sessions
Anyone wanting to work on personal growth and development in a group setting with psilocybin quickly finds themselves choosing between two main directions: a one-day truffle ceremony or a multi-day psilocybin retreat. At Triptherapie we offer three options for participating in a group-format psychedelic event with medium to high doses: an overnight truffle ceremony, a two-day psilocybin retreat, and a multi-day psilocybin retreat with extensive integration.
In this blog you can read about the similarities, the main differences and how to discover which format suits you best.
What do all three options have in common?
Whether you choose a truffle ceremony or a psilocybin retreat, Triptherapie focuses on a safe and well-prepared inner journey.
All group types basically offer:
An initial consultation to screen for contra-indications and clarify what you are looking for.
A personal preparation plan with lifestyle advice to support your process.
Guidance from experienced trip sitters and therapists in small groups (max 6).
Working with legal psilocybin in the form of truffles in a setting designed for these kinds of ceremonies.
Emphasis on integration through debriefing and a follow-up contact moment.
The difference lies mainly in the duration, the intensity of the therapeutic guidance and the amount of time you take for integration.
Truffle ceremony with overnight stay (Two-day)
The truffle ceremony with overnight stay is the most compact group format. You come for one ceremony day and stay overnight afterwards, so you don't have to head straight back into the hustle and bustle and can land peacefully.
Characteristics of the truffle ceremony:
Duration: single-day ceremony + overnight stay.
Focus: a deep inner journey in a group setting, with attention given to personal intentions.
Group: small-scale, so there is sufficient personal attention.
Integration: debriefing on the day itself, a sharing circle the following morning and a telephone integration a few days after the ceremony.
This option works well if you:
Anyone who has some experience with self-enquiry or therapy and is looking, above all, for a powerful ceremony.
Have less time, but do want to benefit from professional guidance and aftercare.
First want to taste what working with psilocybin in a group feels like for you, without immediately booking a multi-day retreat.
Two-day psilocybin retreat (ceremony + integration day)
The two-day psilocybin retreat is designed as an intensive yet compact programme: day 1 is dedicated to the ceremony, and day 2 is entirely devoted to integration. Following the integration on day 2, the retreat concludes.
Features of the two-day retreat:
Duration: 2 days, including overnight stay.
Day 1: preparation, truffle ceremony and initial debrief.
Day 2: integration day with therapeutic exercises, sharing in the group and space to anchor insights.
Integration: live on-site integration day + a follow-up contact moment via joint Zoom or private telephone conversation.
This option works well if you:
wants more guidance in translating your experience into your daily life.
Noticing that after previous sessions you had trouble really holding onto insights at home.
Consciously wanting to carve out two days to both journey deeply and integrate immediately with the support of therapists.
- Your therapeutic work surrounding a truffle ceremony sees as an advantage
Four-day psilocybin retreat with comprehensive integration
The multi-day psilocybin retreats have been developed for people who do not just want to experience the ceremony, but wish to undertake the entire journey, including preparation, ceremony, and integration, as one continuous therapeutic process.
Features of the multi-day retreats:
Duration: Four days including 3 nights' accommodation.
Structure: online preparation session, day of the ceremony, intensive integration day and a closing day with space to land and share experiences.
Facilitation: two therapists with experience in areas including IFS, (psycho)drama, body-oriented exercises and interpersonal mindfulness.
Integration: continuous integration during the retreat + follow-up afterwards (via video call or telephone).
This option works well if you:
To work on deeply rooted themes, such as trauma, attachment patterns or persistent beliefs.
The combination seeks out psychedelic experience, therapy, bodywork and group process.
Do not want to go home after one day, but instead want to take the time to process everything and.
Overnight stays and integration: how does that work exactly?
“Overnight stays are always included in the truffle ceremonies and psychedelic retreats at Triptherapie. We do this so that you can rest after the truffle ceremony, for instance, and depart leisurely the next morning. Integration largely takes place after returning home via a telephone appointment, during which you review the experience with a guide and translate it into concrete next steps.
With the psilocybin retreats the stay is longer: you have multiple overnight stays and a full integration day (or multiple integration days) with live guidance. That extra time creates more space for exercises, sharing, periods of rest and letting what was touched upon in the ceremony sink in.
For those who live nearby, it is also permitted to sleep at home, provided they are on time for the joint activities. It also happens that people who want a lot of privacy book a hotel room near the ceremony location. After all, overnight stays are included, but not compulsory.
How do you choose between a truffle ceremony and a psilocybin retreat?
When you have to choose between a truffle ceremony and a psilocybine retreat, it helps to first look at three things: how much time you have available, how much guidance you want and how deeply you want to work. A truffle ceremony is a compact option of one ceremony day with an optional overnight stay around it (you are even allowed to be picked up immediately after the ceremony), during which you have a powerful inner experience and are subsequently guided further via a telephone integration call. A psilocybine retreat usually lasts two to four days, therefore requiring you to clear several days, and combines the ceremony with a live integration day (or multiple integration days). During this, you take ample time together with the therapists and the group to process your insights and anchor them in your daily life.
In practice, many people choose a truffle ceremony as an initial introduction in a group setting or as a kind of booster following previous therapy, whereas they tend to opt for a two-day or multi-day psilocybin retreat if they feel they truly want to take the time to break patterns and directly integrate what they have learned with more intensive guidance.
Need help with your choice?
Are you still hesitating between a truffle ceremony and a psilocybin retreat, or between two or more days? Through the intake process and contact with us, we will work together to see which format best suits your needs, experience and capacity to cope. After completing the intake, we can discuss expectations, wishes and any medical considerations, so that you make a choice that is both safe and effective for your situation.
Overview of upcoming ceremonies & retreats
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