In this episode with Courtney Watson, we talk about how psychedelics can be a powerful tool for personal exploration in identity, pleasure, + resilience.
She shares about her work with Queer BiPOC , as well as, practices + rituals to access inspiration from ancestral wisdom.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Building resilience strategies amidst complex trauma
Navigating the repercussions of the pandemic and reclaiming a connection to pleasure
Courtney's impactful work with Queer BiPOC
How to create a sex-positive environment and educate children about pleasure
The significance of intersectionality in therapy, addressing unique challenges in sexual expression and healing
Empowering individuals to explore their sexual identities for greater self-acceptance
Broadening understanding about bisexuality and queerness beyond societal norms
The role of psychedelic therapy, particularly ketamine-assisted therapy, in sex therapy, with a focus on Queer + BIPOC
Unpacking the concept of energetic sex and embracing our fullest sexual selves through pleasure
Practices for connecting with ancestral guides and the wisdom they offer
Tapping into ancestral guidance to navigate sexuality and learn from familial patterns for healing and releasing shame.
THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
The dynamic founder of Doorway Therapeutic Services, Courtney, is not just a highly qualified therapist but a passionate advocate for those she serves. Her love for her work is deeply intertwined with her dedication to serving marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer Folx, trans/gnc/non-binary/2 spirit Folx, those exploring non-traditional relationships, and sex workers.
Courtney’s passion lies in her service to her community and has led her to transform her solo practice into a group practice of predominantly Queer, BIPOC and TGNC providers offering their therapeutic expertise as a beacon of understanding and guidance to the community. Her goal is not just to help but to champion the healing journey of her clients and the professional development of her employees.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she utilizes her rich educational background to work in tandem with breadth of knowledge that her lived experience provides. Academically speaking, she has a B.S. in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana (an HBCU), an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, and an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University and might finally be finishing her PhD studies in Human Sexuality this fall! Additionally she has trained with MAPS to provide MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy, CIIS to provide Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Polaris Insight Center to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. As these medicines are rescheduled by the FDA and available to the public, Doorways will offer psychedelic therapy in addition to the current Ketamine offering now.
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161: Psychedelics for Hormone Health, Sensuality, + Traumatic Brain Injuries with Stephanie Karzon Abrams
160: Digital Distractions Impacting Sex + Love and the Power of Ketamine Therapy with Nate Klemp
159: Ethical Porn, Hedonism as Healthy, + AI or Audio Boyfriends with Gina Gutierrez with Dipsea
158: Psychedelic Eros, Archetypes, + the Seduction of Intellectualization over Integration with Dr Ido Cohen
157: Self as Divinity, Ancient Fertility Rituals, + Manifesting through Pleasure with Emily Fletcher
156: Relationship Power Trips + Grieving Old Love While in New Love with Starielle Hope
155: Sensuality of 5 MEO DMT, the Tradition of Priestesses, + Being Your own Shaman with Flor Bollini
153: Shameless Sex + Psychedelics with April + Amy
152: Plant Medicines: Preconception + Pregnancy to Postpartum with Mikaela de la Myco
151: Psychedelic Supplementation with Shawn Wells
150: Legal Psychedelic Retreats + the Uniqueness of Facilitating in Partnership with Austin Mao + Chuchu Wang
149: BIPOC Sexuality, Tenderness, + the Impact of being Chronically Under Touched with Aaron Johnson
148: Quickie: Negotiating for Threesomes + Sex Fantasies
147: Tantric BDSM + Play Parties as Catalysts for Evolution with Yossef Sagi
146: Couples and Ketamine: The Healing Link?
145: Energetic Love Making + Sex while Grieving with Bibi Brzozka
144: Psychedelics as a Healing Tool for Sexual Assault Survivors with Melissa Barker
143: Creating Security in Non-monogamous Relationships + Being Friends with Your Partner’s Lover with Irene Morning
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