From our right to seek pleasure to the pressures of escapism, we ground ourselves in the animal body of desire, for love and compassion are essential during these times of collective remembering. All humans, regardless of cultural background, have basic needs. Physically we need shelter, clean food and water and the ability to rest. Emotionally … Read more
A a reflection from my California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals alcohol and drug counseling training. I cannot remember a time in my life where I had the thought to become a counselor. I now realize, especially in writing this expression, that with such tender work, staying in the profession simply because of momentum … Read more
As I was deciding whether or not to move forward with the Community Care IS Healthcare event, I realized I felt torn. The news earlier this summer about Russell Brand being under indictment on five separate counts of rape and sexual assault made me wary of promoting a film that features him. Of course, the … Read more
Film Screenings at the Resource Center for NonViolence: The Wisdom of Trauma andThe Eternal Song Screenings & Q&A We warmly invite you to two inspiring and transformative evenings featuring the film The Wisdom of Trauma &The Eternal Song — a cinematic journey into Indigenous cultures, ancestral wisdom, and the deep healing needed to mend the wounds of colonization and … Read more
In the evolving world of psychedelic therapy, a critical yet under-explored frontier lies at the intersection of sexual healing and psychedelic experiences. As someone with over sixteen years of personal experience with psychedelics, and over eight years working as a somatics practitioner, I am compelled to address this “sexual education gap” within psychedelic therapy. This … Read more
(estimated 5 minutes read time) Microdosing has become a gateway format for ingesting psychedelics that has become widespread in the last five or so years. Microdosing is the practice of taking a sub perceptual amount of a psychedelic (typically 1/10th to 1/20th of a full journey dose), commonly psilocybin mushrooms, that can support overall wellbeing. … Read more
A broad introduction to Ketamine through a socio-ecological perspective Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, also known as KAP, can be considered a pioneer psychedelic modality within the current era of drug policy change. A pioneer group is a biological term for a type of life form that moves into an area that has been highly disturbed or disrupted. … Read more
A 30 day program for 14 folxs who are inspired to build a life founded in pleasure. Click on the link to learn more and to register. https://mailchi.mp/c6fa97143175/integrated-pleasure Please click on the link to learn more about this upcoming program and for registration. The program begins in October and registration ends the last week of September. The herbal somatics … Read more
A monthly Online Meet up group for Any Body An integration support space for those working at, or curious about, the intersection of psychedelic experiences and capacity for earth care. This event is no longer current. Please reach out to Annie for inquiries around psychedelics and Earth care integration. A witnessing and emotional focused space … Read more
A monthly online drop-in group informational meet up – for those who are supporting a friend, partner or family member in their explorations, or for those who are curious for themselves about the world of psychedelia. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-know-about-psychedelics-tickets-576739231567 Are you or a loved one interested in the world of psychedelics or altered-states of consciousness? This space … Read more