All Things Psilocybin Mushrooms 1: Research & Dosing is a foundational seminar in the NMHA facilitator training program, designed to equip students with the scientific literacy, clinical knowledge, and practical skills necessary for safe and effective psilocybin facilitation. Led by Daniel McQueen, MA and Brendan Caldwell, MA, LPCC of the Medicinal Mindfulness Academy, this course introduces participants to evidence-based mushroom dosing protocols, the pharmacology of psilocybin, and current research on its therapeutic applications, including chronic pain. Students will gain hands-on experience using dosing tools developed at the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, explore ethical and safety considerations, and build confidence in communicating complex scientific material to clients. This seminar combines live instruction, asynchronous webinars, and critical readings to fulfill key NMHA
training requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn common psilocybin mushroom dosing protocols and exhibit skill and confidence in using the MM weight-based dosing calculator and Center for Medicinal Mindfulness dosing protocols.
- Students will learn about the current state of psilocybin research and be able to appropriately and clearly communicate evidenced based research to clients.
- Students will develop competencies in the use of evidence-based specialized applications in psilocybin-assisted therapies including advanced applications in precision dosing, the treatment of clinical concerns, end of life care and the treatment of chronic pain.
- Students will learn about the effects, contraindications and drug interactions of psilocybin mushrooms.
Webinars included:
The Art & Science of Psilocybin Mushroom Dosing by Daniel McQueen, MA
- Introduction to the Art & Science of Psilocybin Mushroom Dosing (16 mins)
- From Research to the Real World – Common Dosing Protocols (40 mins)
- Potency Testing & Psilocin Equivalency (23 mins)
- Medicinal Mindfulness Psilocybin Mushroom Dosing Protocol (1hr, 25 mins)
- Client Dosing Conversation & Additional Dosing Variables (50 mins)
- Intentional Preparation & Making a Mushroom Tea (28 mins)
- Structure & Dose Timing for 3hr, 5hr and 8hr Mushroom Sessions with Class Assignments (21 mins)
The Science of Psilocybin: Pharmacology, Effects, and Safety by Brendan Caldwell
- Sat1-8: Pharmacokinetics of Psilocybin Mushrooms (21 mins)
- Sat1-9: Pharmacodynamics of Psilocybin Mushrooms (17 mins)
- Sat1-10: Subjective Effects of Psilocybin Mushrooms (25 mins)
- Sat1-11: Drug Interactions of Psilocybin Mushrooms (36 mins)
- Enrollment closes 48 hours before the live class begins.
- Cancellations must be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the class start date to receive a 100% refund.
- No refunds will be issued for no-shows or same-day cancellations.
Course Facilitators
Daniel McQueen, MA is the Executive Director and Lead Educator for Medicinal Mindfulness Academy and Psychedelic Sitters School. He serves as a Psychedelic Specialist Guide with the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness and is a Professional Psychedelic Chaplain with the IDMT Church (DMTx Project).
Daniel is the author of Psychedelic Cannabis: Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness. He holds a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University (2012).
With over twenty-five years of transformational and healing arts experience, Daniel has immersed himself in a wide range of spiritual and psychological traditions, including advanced training in energy healing, transformational alchemy, and shamanic practices. He has studied directly with legacy psychedelic practitioners across multiple lineages and modalities.
Daniel is trained in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS, 2011). He is certified in CPR and trained in end-of-life Hospice support, psychedelic mental-health crisis intervention, and suicide-intervention protocols.
Brendan Caldwell, MA, LPCC is a Psychotherapist and Harm Reduction Specialist serving as an Educator with the Medicinal Mindfulness Academy and the Psychedelic Sitters School. He is a Psychedelic Guide with the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness and a Natural Medicine Personal Use Support Practitioner with the Medicinal Mindfulness Foundation non-profit.
Brendan holds a Master’s degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University and has advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy. His clinical orientation integrates trauma-informed attachment work, polyvagal theory, somatic interventions, and multicultural / systems perspectives. His background includes extensive harm-reduction and peer-support work through DanceSafe and training through organizations such as the Zendo Project.
Brendan is trained in Psilocybin Support Services and Harm Reduction, Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy, psychedelic crisis intervention, suicide intervention, and CPR. With over a decade of direct experience in psychedelic journeywork — both as journeyer and guide — Brendan brings grounded expertise, spiritual sensitivity, and ethical presence to his work in the psychedelic healing field.
