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In the past five years, what leadership roles and volunteer positions have you held that you believe are relevant, and could you provide a brief description of each, highlighting the responsibilities you had and any significant contributions or achievements you made in those roles?

Can you elaborate on how your educational background, along with your professional experiences and any volunteer or community involvement you have participated in, have collectively equipped you with the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities that make you particularly well-suited to take on the role of a psilocybin facilitator, and could you provide specific examples or experiences that highlight these qualifications?

Personal Practices & Experiences

Could you elaborate on the contemplative and/or self-care practices that you find particularly meaningful or helpful in your life, providing details on how you initially discovered and came to adopt these practices, how often you typically engage in them as part of your routine, and in what specific types of situations or contexts you find them most beneficial or rely on them the most to help you navigate challenges or maintain balance and well-being?

Could you provide a detailed account of your experiences, whether direct or indirect, with both traditional and non-traditional forms of treatment, elaborating on the nature of these experiences, how they have influenced your perspective on mental health and well-being, any notable outcomes or insights you have gained from them, and how they compare or contrast with each other in terms of effectiveness, accessibility, and personal impact?

Could you provide a detailed account of your experiences with psilocybin, starting with your very first encounter, describing the circumstances surrounding it, your mindset going into the experience, and any significant insights or emotions you encountered; followed by a recount of what you consider to be your most impactful psilocybin experience, detailing the aspects that made it particularly transformative or meaningful, how it has influenced your personal growth, beliefs, or lifestyle, and whether it has had a lasting effect on your outlook or behavior; and concluding with a description of your most recent experience, including your motivations for engaging with psilocybin at that time, what transpired during the experience, and any reflections or outcomes that have emerged from it?

Can you provide a more detailed account of your experience in facilitating psilocybin experiences for others, including how you initially became involved in such a role and what motivated you to pursue it; the various types of settings or environments where these sessions typically take place, and any preparations or considerations you undertake to ensure a safe and supportive experience; the specific responsibilities you assume during the facilitation, such as guiding, supporting, or observing; and any significant insights, patterns, or outcomes you've observed over time that have shaped your approach to facilitation or your understanding of the psilocybin experience?

Professional Goals & Ethics

Could you describe your short-term (2-5 year) and long-term (5-10 year) visions and goals as a professional psilocybin service facilitator, including the specific communities you feel particularly inspired to serve and any strategies or initiatives you plan to implement to support these communities and achieve your objectives?

Could you provide a detailed account of a specific situation in which you felt you were losing control, including the context and circumstances that led to this feeling, the immediate impact it had on you and those around you, and the steps you took to address and manage the situation? Furthermore, how did you ultimately regain control, what strategies or techniques did you employ to deal with the challenges you faced, and what lessons did you learn from this experience that have influenced how you handle similar situations in the future?

Could you elaborate on your commitment to serving your clients and the wider community with a focus on integrity and equity, particularly within your field? Please include a discussion on the motivations and inspirations that drew you to pursue a career in this area, as well as specific actions or practices you employ to uphold these values in your work. Additionally, could you address some of the unique ethical considerations and challenges that arise in this specific context, and how you navigate them to ensure you are providing the highest level of service and support to those you serve?

Are you open to the possibility of working with and experiencing the effects of psilocybin in a legal, safe, and supportive environment as part of the training program? This would involve engaging with the substance under expert supervision and guidance, with a focus on personal growth and learning.

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