Coaching Certification Program

Overall

• Features six modules of coursework, a six-day intensive in Costa Rica, and a 10-hour practicum.
• Orientation takes place on Thursday, August 17.
• Beginning Thursday, August 31, and continuing every other Thursday until November 9th, Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave, will deliver a live 2-hour lecture for all students.
• Beginning Tuesday, September 5th, and continuing every other Tuesday throughout the duration of the program, there will be a live 90-minute guest faculty call for all students.
• Beginning Thursday, September 7th, and continuing every other Thursday throughout the duration of the program, pre-assigned pods of approximately 12 students will meet for a private (non-recorded) facilitated session guided by a trained facilitator. Pod leaders will join their students on the intensive.
• The practicum will run from January 2 – June 14, 2024.

Modules for the theoretical portion of the program unlock every second Friday, giving you time to review the materials before relevant training begins. All practicum modules unlock at the start of the practicum.

If you are enrolled in the program, you will have access to a calendar embedded within the online course portal (login required to access) where you can subscribe to the calendar via these platforms: Apple, Google, Office 365, Outlook, Outlook.com, and Yahoo.

Any changes to the events will automatically show up in your calendar, and if you’ve enabled notifications from your calendar platform, you’ll receive a notice if a calendar event has changed.

Tentative dates (subject to change):

2023

August 17th: Orientation (3pm-5pm PT / 6pm-8pm ET / 23:00-01:00 BT)

August 31st: First day of class (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)

September 23rd: Virtual Ceremony – Cannabis Experience (11:00am-3:30pm PT / 2:00pm-6:30pm ET / 19:00-22:30 BT)

November 16th: Last day of theoretical training

November 30th: Intensive Preparation Call

December 6-11th: LIVE INTENSIVE – Brave Earth Intensive Center, La Fortuna Arenal Area, Costa Rica*

December 19: Post-Intensive Integration Call

2024

January 2nd: First day of practicum (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)

May 24th: Final day of Practicum – Final Assessments Due

June 8th: Group Breathwork Session

May 27th – June 10th: Assessment Period

June 14th, 2024: Graduation

*See Intensive Information section further down on the page.

The fastest mode of communication throughout the course will be via the private Mighty Networks channel that we will set up just for this cohort. You will receive an invite to join in the coming weeks.

If you haven’t used Mighty Networks before, it’s a private group messaging software that’s great for asking questions, connecting with your fellow trainees and coach facilitators, and sharing your proud moments and personal wins.

You can also use Mighty Networks for technical questions. Current Enrollees: Please review the “Communications” section in the online course for details.

Tentative dates (subject to change):

If you are enrolled in the program, you will have a calendar embedded within the online course portal (login required to access) where you can subscribe to the calendar via these platforms: Apple, Google, Office 365, Outlook, Outlook.com, and Yahoo.

Any changes to the events will automatically show up in your calendar, and if you’ve enabled notifications from your calendar platform, you’ll receive a notice if a calendar event has changed.

Dates below are subject to change

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August 17: Orientation (3pm-5pm PT / 4pm-6pm ET / 23:00-01:00 BT)
August 31: First day of class: Lecture with Paul F. Austin (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
September 5th: Guest lecture (9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
September 7th: Facilitated Integration Session in pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

September 14: Lecture with Paul F. Austin (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
September 19: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
September 21: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

September 23: Virtual Ceremony – Cannabis Experience (11:00am-3:30pm PT / 2:00pm-6:30pm ET / 19:00-22:30 BT)
September 28: Lecture with Paul F. Austin (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
October 3: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
October 5: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

October 12: Lecture with Paul F. Austin (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
October 17: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
October 19: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

October 26: Lecture with Paul F. Austin (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
October 31: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
November 2: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

November 9: Lecture with Paul F. Austin (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
November 14: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
November 16: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

November 30: Pre-Intensive Preparation Call (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
December 6-11: LIVE INTENSIVE – Brave Earth Intensive Center, La Fortuna Arenal Area, Costa Rica*
December 19: Post-Intensive Integration Call (9am-11am PT/ 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT)
January 2: Practicum kickoff: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
January 4: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

January 16: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
January 18: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

January 31: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
February 2: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

February 13: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
February 15: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

February 27: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
February 29: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

March 5: Guest lecture (9am-10:30am PT / 12pm-1:30pm ET / 17:00-18:30 BT)
March 7: Facilitated integration session: Pre-assigned pods

• Session 1: 9am-11am PT / 12pm-2pm ET / 17:00-19:00 BT
• Session 2: 4pm-6pm PT / 7pm-9pm ET / 00:00-02:00 BT

March 8 – May 24: Practicum Continued
May 24: Final Practicum Assessment Due
June 8: Group breathwork session (10am-12pm PT / 1pm-3pm ET)
May 27 – June 10: Final Assessment Marking Period
June 14: Graduation

*See intensive Information section further down on the page.

 

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Module 1 – August 27-September 2

Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going: A Framework for the Third Wave of Psychedelics

• Course overview and setting the stage
• A short history of psychedelic use
• The Third Wave of psychedelics

• Paul’s lecture: Thursday, August 31
• Guest lecture: Tuesday, September 5
• Facilitated session: Thursday, September 7

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Module 2 – September 10-16

Safety, Ethics, and Integrity: A Sacred Trust

• Ethical boundaries and creating safe spaces
• A trauma-informed approach
• Ethical sourcing and indigenous reciprocity

• Paul’s lecture: Thursday, September 14
• Guest lecture: Tuesday, September 19
• Facilitated integration session: Thursday, September 21
• Virtual Ceremony – Conscious Cannabis Experience: Saturday September 23

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Module 3 – September 24-30

Working With Medicines: Differences, Uses, Dosages, and Risks

• Different medicines for different purposes
• Dosing, consumption guides, and supplementation
• Psychedelics and neuroplasticity

• Paul’s lecture: Thursday, September 28
• Guest lecture: Tuesday, October 3
• Facilitated integration session: Thursday, October 5

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Module 4 – October 8-14

Qualified Guidance: Types of Psychedelic Coaching

• Coaching vs. facilitation
• Facilitator competencies
• Working with coaching clients
• Integration coaching

• Paul’s lecture: Thursday, October 12
• Guest lecture: Tuesday, October 17
• Facilitated integration session: Thursday, October 19

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Module 5 – October 22-28

Outcomes of Psychedelic Work: From Healing to Personal Transformation

• Purpose, flow, and creativity
• Optimal well-being
• Reimagining leadership

• Paul’s lecture: Thursday, October 26
• Guest lecture: Tuesday, October 31
• Facilitated integration session: Thursday, November 2

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Module 6 – November 5-11

From Theory to Practice: Building Your Business

• Forms to set up
• Client tracking
• Marketing support
• Boosting enrollment in your coaching program

• Paul’s lecture: Thursday, November 9
• Guest lecture: Tuesday, November 14
• Facilitated integration session: Thursday, November 16
• Intensive Prep Call: Thursday, November 30

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Costa Rica Intensive

• Connect with your classmates and pod facilitators in person
• Hands-on workshops in Client Assessment and Ceremony Preparation
• Sacred Ceremony Experience
• Integration Circle

LIVE INTENSIVE: December 6-11 – NO CLASSES

• Post-Intensive Learnings Call: December 19

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Practicum Lesson 1 – January 2-13

Discovery Calls/Assessing Client Readiness

• Guest lecture: Tuesday, January 2
• Facilitated workshop: Thursday, January 4

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Practicum Lesson 2 – January 16-27

Preparing for Ceremony

• Guest lecture: Tuesday, January 16
• Facilitated workshop: Thursday, January 18

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Practicum Lesson 3 – January 30-February 10

Holding Space

• Guest lecture: Tuesday, January 30
• Facilitated workshop: Thursday, February 2

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Practicum Lesson 4 – February 13-24

Integrating Ceremony

• Guest lecture: Tuesday, February 13
• Facilitated workshop: Thursday, February 15

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Practicum Lesson 5 – February 27-March 2

Microdosing Coaching

• Guest lecture: Tuesday, February 27
• Facilitated workshop: Thursday, February 29

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Practicum Lesson 6 – March 5-9

Accessibility and Representation

• Guest lecture: Tuesday, March 5
• Facilitated workshop: Thursday, March 7
• Concluding breathwork ceremony: Saturday, June 8

Intensive date

December 6-11, 2023

We suggest planning to arrive one day before your retreat starts and leave one day after the retreat ends, to ensure a relaxed travel experience. You must book and pay for your own accommodation before and after the retreat.

Intensive Venue

Brave Earth Intensive Center, La Fortuna Arenal Area, Costa Rica

Flight Information

Fly in and out of SJO – San Juan, the main airport in Costa Rica.

If you are flying in on December 6th, please be sure to arrive at SJO no later than 8:00 am so you can catch the shuttle to Brave Earth. If you plan to fly out on December 11, please do not book a departing flight before 6:00 pm CT so we have time to get you back to San Juan. We strongly recommend you aim to arrive on December 5 and fly out on December 12 to ensure a relaxed travel experience.

Shuttle Service

The shuttle to Brave Earth will depart San Juan from The Courtyard Marriott at 11:00 am CT on December 6, and will return to The Courtyard Marriott in San Juan at 4:00 pm CT on December 11.

Activities

We have activities planned that may include special preparation. We will send an outline of intensive activities and a packing list before the intensive date.

Personal Accommodation

You will have the option to upgrade your room if you choose. There are a few private room upgrades and other shared room upgraded accommodation. All other rooms will be randomly assigned and will be shared with other students. Room upgrades will be released to the cohort prior to the intensive date.

Safety and Confidentiality

Due to the nature of the medicine ceremony, we require a signed Waiver of Liability, Health Intake Form, and Non-Disclosure Agreement before the intensive. You must complete these forms before the course starts even if you do not plan on working with medicine.

In addition to the course materials, the following readings will be assigned as part of specific modules throughout the course.

• Stealing Fire, Kotler & Wheal
• Pharmako Gnosis, Dale Pendell
• The Path of Least Resistance, Robert Fritz

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Course Completion

Please review our graduation requirements outlined in the Terms & Conditions, Section 7.

Directory Eligibility

To view our requirements for inclusion in the Third Wave Directory, please see the Terms & Conditions, Section 8.

We take your health and that of our staff very seriously. We will continue to monitor the global situation around COVID-19 and will adjust the intensive plans if we believe it is in everyone’s best interest to do so.

At this time, all COVID-related entry protocols for Costa Rica have been discontinued. All travelers (whether or not vaccinated) are now permitted entry to the country, subject to compliance with all standard entry requirements.