Surrender to Transform: Preparing for Your Psychedelic Experience

A self-paced course for adults preparing for a legal, guided psychedelic experience who want to meet it with presence, trust, and openness. Learn how to work with fear, release the need for control, and cultivate the inner posture of surrender that supports meaningful growth—during your experience and in everyday life.
Format

Online Course

CE

No CE

Author

Dr. Peter H Addy

Price

$ 37

Feeling Curious… and a Little Apprehensive?

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Are you drawn to the healing potential of psychedelics, yet unsure how to face the intensity or unpredictability of the experience?

Do you find yourself wanting to prepare—but not knowing how to soften resistance or let go of control?

Are you hoping for insight or change, while wondering how to trust what might arise?

You’re not alone.

Many people feel both hopeful and nervous as they approach these experiences. Wanting growth and feeling uncertain can exist at the same time.

We See the Challenges

Here’s what many people encounter:
  • Fear of Losing Control: The idea of “surrender” can feel vague or even threatening.
  • Uncertainty About What Will Arise: Strong emotions, memories, or sensations can feel intimidating.
  • Pressure to “Do It Right”: Cultural messages often promise transformation without explaining how to meet difficulty.
  • Lack of Inner Preparation: Without a mindset of openness, even meaningful moments can feel overwhelming.
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It doesn’t have to be this way.

Surrender to Transform helps you gently build the inner skills needed to meet experience with trust rather than tension.

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Surrender to Transform: Preparing for Your Psychedelic Experience

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This introductory-level course explores the art of surrender—not as passivity, but as an active, compassionate way of meeting life.

You’ll learn how to: Recognize resistance with kindness, work with fear instead of fighting it, cultivate presence in moments of uncertainty, trust your inner capacity to meet what arises

The focus is not on substances themselves. It’s on you: your relationship with control, change, and the unknown.

These skills support preparation for a legal, guided psychedelic experience—and continue to serve you long after.

This course is delivered as an on-demand, video-based home study program. This program does not offer NBCC credit hours.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Apply methods to soften resistance and stay open during psychedelic experiences.
Demonstrate ways to stay present with strong emotions instead of pushing them away.
Identify your strengths and resources that help you handle the unknown.
Explain how letting go can help you feel connected and grow as a person.

Presenter

This course is taught by an experienced mental health professional and researcher with a long-standing focus on consciousness, preparation, and integration. The teaching emphasizes compassion, responsibility, and realism—helping you approach meaningful experiences with steadiness rather than pressure.

Dr. Peter H. Addy

PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Peter H. Addy is an expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Addy has established himself as an authority on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. Dr. Addy's knowledge and expertise have led him to become a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having given talks internationally on a range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Dr. Addy is also an accomplished writer, having authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality.

Course Lessons

Is this course right for you?

This course may be a good fit if:

  • You are preparing for a legal, guided psychedelic experience
  • You are an adult preparing for a legal, guided psychedelic experience
  • You’re curious about surrender as a life skill, not just an experience skill
  • You’re willing to engage in honest self-reflection

This course is not a good fit if:

  • You’re looking for instructions on substance use
  • You expect a quick fix or guaranteed outcome
  • You’re unwilling to engage with challenging emotions
  • You are currently experiencing psychosis, mania, suicidal ideation, or acute emotional crisis.
Important Note: This course is educational and reflective in nature. It does not provide medical, psychological, or legal advice, and it does not instruct or encourage substance use. It is intended for adults preparing for legal, guided experiences who want to approach them with care, clarity, and responsibility.

Frequently asked questions

Does this course teach me how to use psychedelics?

No. This course does not provide instructions for using any substances. It focuses on inner skills—such as working with fear, releasing control, and cultivating presence—that support personal growth and preparation for legal, guided experiences.

What if I’m scared of what might come up during an experience?

That’s very common—and it’s exactly what this course is designed to address. You won’t be asked to “push past” fear. Instead, you’ll learn gentle ways to meet uncertainty with curiosity, compassion, and steadiness.

Will this course guarantee a positive or transformative experience?

No. The course makes no promises about outcomes. Psychedelic experiences—and personal growth more broadly—are unpredictable. This course supports preparation and mindset, not guarantees.

Is this a replacement for therapy or professional care?

No. This course is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It’s an educational resource meant to complement appropriate professional support, not replace it. If you’re experiencing significant distress, it’s important to seek care from a qualified provider.

Do you offer accommodations for participants with disabilities?

Yes. Psychedelic Affirming Education is committed to providing equal access to our courses in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar laws. We provide appropriate accommodations for participants with physical, visual, auditory, and other legally-recognized disabilities.
To request accommodations, please contact us. Our team will guide you through the process and respond to your request within 10 business days.