The path of a plant medicine facilitator or integrator is one of deep service—holding space for transformation, guiding others through profound healing, and anchoring wisdom into daily life. Yet, who holds space for those who serve? The Council of Guides created by Mateo Shumate as an integration space specifically for facilitators and integrators, recognizing that their journeys also require support, reflection, and accountability.

This council is more than a gathering; it is a living ecosystem of wisdom keepers, practitioners, and guardians of integrity within the plant medicine space. As guides, we navigate the emotional, energetic, and spiritual landscapes of others, often absorbing and transmuting what is unseen.

Without proper integration, the weight of this work can lead to exhaustion, misalignment, or even loss of purpose. The Council of Guides ensures that those in service receive the same depth of care they offer to others—through shared experience, mentorship, and ongoing refinement of best practices.

In this sacred container, we come together to uphold the highest standards of integrity in our work. We share insights, navigate ethical dilemmas, and support one another through the challenges and beauty of this calling. Through collective wisdom, we strengthen our own ability to guide others while staying grounded in our own healing and growth. The sustainability of this work depends on the well-being of those who hold space, and The Council of Guides exists to nourish and uplift the facilitators and integrators who dedicate their lives to this sacred path.