π Myth, Art & Medicine π¨
π Comprehensive Overview
The Myth, Art & Medicine retreat represents a groundbreaking approach to feminine healing, combining the ancient wisdom of psilocybin mushrooms with modern therapeutic practices. This bilingual (English/Spanish) experience invites women into a sacred container for profound transformation.
Led by renowned psychedelic therapists Alison McQueen and Karina MarΓa Tibble, this intimate retreat (maximum 9 participants) weaves together multiple healing modalities:
- π Two Psilocybin Mushroom Support Experiences - Daylong guided journeys with therapeutic doses
- πΏ One Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Session - Deep therapeutic exploration with plant medicine
- π¨ Integrated Art Therapy - Creative expression as a pathway to healing
- π Goddess Mythology Work - Connecting with archetypal feminine wisdom
- π« Preparation & Integration Support - Comprehensive before and after care
π Location & Venue Details
π’ Center for Medicinal Mindfulness
Address: 75 Manhattan Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80303
Established: 2012 (Pioneering legal psychedelic therapy center)
Setting: Professional therapeutic environment in the heart of Boulder
π½οΈ Meals: Delicious, mindfully prepared meals included
π° Special Offer: Partner hotel next door offers 20% discount for participants
π 2025 Retreat Dates & Schedule
πΈ Spring Retreat
May 19-23, 2025Perfect timing for renewal and rebirth
βοΈ Summer Retreat
July 28 - August 1, 2025Embrace peak growing season energy
π Fall Retreat
October 27-31, 2025Harvest wisdom and transformation
β’ 20-minute discovery call (FREE - application required)
β’ 1-hour preparation session with facilitators ($200)
β’ Comprehensive health screening and paperwork review
π― Complete 5-Day Retreat Agenda
π Day 1 - Sacred Arrival & Preparation
- Morning: Welcome circle and intention setting
- Afternoon: Goddess mythology introduction and art therapy orientation
- Evening: Group preparation for psychedelic journeys, safety protocols
- Integration: Creating sacred space and establishing group container
π Day 2 - First Psilocybin Journey
- Morning: Final preparation, intention clarification, medicine ceremony
- Full Day: Guided psilocybin mushroom experience with therapeutic support
- Evening: Gentle integration circle and art expression
- Support: Continuous professional guidance throughout journey
π¨ Day 3 - Art Integration & Goddess Mythology
- Morning: Art therapy session processing previous day's insights
- Afternoon: Deep dive into goddess archetypes and feminine wisdom
- Evening: Creative expression workshop and sisterhood circle
- Focus: Integrating psychedelic insights through creative modalities
πΏ Day 4 - Cannabis-Assisted Session & Second Psilocybin Journey
- Morning: Cannabis-assisted psychedelic therapy session
- Afternoon: Preparation for second psilocybin experience
- Late Afternoon/Evening: Second guided psilocybin journey
- Support: Dual medicine approach for deeper therapeutic work
π Day 5 - Integration & Sacred Closing
- Morning: Comprehensive integration session with art therapy
- Afternoon: Creating integration plans and ongoing support strategies
- Evening: Sacred closing ceremony and commitment to continued growth
- Takeaway: Personalized integration toolkit and community connections
π©π¬ Expert Facilitator Profiles
π Alison McQueen, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, ACS Clinical Director & Co-Founder
π Professional Background: Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years in mental health. Clinical Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness since 2012.
π¬ Research Experience: Sub-Investigator and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapist in the Phase 2 MAPS sponsored FDA-approved study for complex PTSD treatment (2011-2014). Pioneering work in psychedelic therapy research.
π Specialized Training:
- Master's in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (Art Therapy emphasis) - Naropa University
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy - Dr. Philip Wolfson & Ketamine Training Center
- MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy - MAPS Training
- Somatic Trauma Work - 3+ years with Somatic Training Institute
- Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy protocols (co-developer)
π International Experience: Four years of therapeutic art education in Czech Republic, bringing global perspectives to healing work.
π¨ Specializations: Art therapy, somatic trauma work, conscious parenting, psychedelic integration, harm reduction, and transpersonal psychology.
π« Philosophy: Believes healing happens in community through transparent, collaborative feminist approaches. Integrates spirituality, mindfulness, and ceremony when requested by clients.
πΊ Karina MarΓa Tibble, MA, LPC Bilingual Psychedelic & Soul Guide
π Cultural Heritage: Born and raised in Colombia, bringing rich indigenous wisdom and bilingual therapeutic expertise to psychedelic healing work.
ποΈ Indigenous Training: Apprenticed with Arhuaco mamos (indigenous spiritual leaders) in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Incorporates earth-based indigenous teachings into therapeutic practice.
π Academic Excellence:
- Master's in Transpersonal Psychology - Naropa University (2013)
- 18+ years experience in bilingual mental health settings
- Advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapy
- Psilocybin Support Services and Harm Reduction certification
- Psychedelic First Aid Training with CPR certification
π Mentorship Lineage: Apprenticed with the Awakening Women Institute and trained under Dr. Clarissa Pinkola EstΓ©s (renowned Jungian analyst and author of "Women Who Run With the Wolves").
π¨ Integrated Approaches: Weaves clinical psychology with deep reverence for Spirit, using non-dogmatic approaches that honor each client's unique spiritual experience.
π Sacred Feminine Focus: Specializes in goddess mythology, archetypal work, and supporting women in reclaiming their innate wisdom and power.
π Core Values: Trusting inner wisdom, creating miracles through devotion, and supporting women in remembering their magic while healing ancestral patterns.
π° Investment & Financial Information
($3,500 retreat + $300 facility fee)
π Scholarship Opportunities
Available: Limited scholarships offering 10-25% reduction
Application: Financial need and commitment to integration required
Purpose: Ensuring accessibility regardless of economic background
π What's Included:
- β All psychedelic medicines and supervision
- β Professional therapeutic guidance throughout
- β All meals during retreat days
- β Art therapy materials and supplies
- β Preparation and integration sessions
- β Ongoing community support access
- β Emergency medical support
π¨ Additional Considerations:
- β Lodging not included (partner hotel offers 20% discount)
- π Transportation to/from venue not included
- π Discovery call and preparation session fees separate
π£οΈ Participant Testimonials
"The Myth, Art & Medicine women's retreat is held and facilitated by absolute experts in this newly budding psychedelic assisted therapy field. The creativity, expansiveness, and groundedness of the facilitators, Alison and Karina Maria, are so inspiring to be around and help me restore my faith in spirit, Mother Earth, and humanity."
- Anonymous Retreat Participant
"Attending the Myth, Art & Medicine women's retreat has been one of the most transformational experiences I have ever had. It is wonderful to be surrounded and witnessed by others and to be in a safe container for this medicine work. There is such a genuine sense of belonging and connection to myself and to others that I am so grateful to take home with me."
- Anonymous Retreat Participant
"The Myth, Art & Medicine team is very knowledgeable and supportive. They have a perfect mixture of clinical knowledge and spirituality/mythology and bring those two worlds together well. You can tell that these professionals are acting from a space of personal and professional knowledge."
- Anonymous Retreat Participant
β Ideal Participant Profile
π This retreat is perfect for you if:
- π You're a seeker and student of the Sacred Feminine
- π You're at a significant life transition point
- π± You're ready for deep, meaningful transformation
- π§βοΈ You have an established mindfulness or meditation practice
- π¦ You're prepared to shed old patterns (even if uncomfortable)
- π You want to experience the medicine of sisterhood
- π You resonate with goddess wisdom and archetypal work
- π You identify as a woman or non-binary individual
β οΈ This retreat may not be suitable if:
- π¨ You're currently experiencing a mental health crisis
- π₯ You're uncomfortable in group therapeutic settings
- π You have contraindications for psychedelic medicines
- β° You're not prepared for intensive inner work
Note: Previous psychedelic experience not required - comprehensive screening ensures safety.
π Registration & Contact Information
π Ready to Begin Your Journey?
π§ Contact: training@medicinalmindfulness.org
π± Phone: (303) 562-4128 or (720) 440-1067
π Website: psychedelicshine.com/myth-art-medicine
1οΈβ£ Complete application and paperwork
2οΈβ£ Schedule 20-minute discovery call (FREE)
3οΈβ£ Attend preparation session ($200)
4οΈβ£ Final health screening and payment
5οΈβ£ Begin your transformation journey! π
