3 CE (APA, NBCC, CA, BRN, AASECT)
Sacred Disruption: An In-Depth Look into Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy within High-Demand Religious Contexts of Sexual and Religious Trauma
At the end of this webinar participants, will be able to:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms by which psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy enhances neural plasticity, supports trauma processing, and facilitates integration for clients with religious and sexual trauma.
- Analyze ethical, cultural, and clinical considerations specific to working with clients from high-demand religious backgrounds when exploring or integrating psychedelic modalities.
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to support clients navigating sexual shame and purity culture within the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to support clients navigating religious trauma (e.g., scrupulosity, spiritual abuse, loss of community) within the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
- Evaluate case-based scenarios to identify appropriate clinical interventions for clients presenting with complex intersections of trauma, spirituality, and sexuality.
- Differentiate between potential therapeutic benefits and risks of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy when treating clients with high-demand religious trauma histories.
- Develop individualized integration approaches that honor client values, cultural background, and readiness while fostering long-term healing and resilience.
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Natasha Helfer
Natasha Helfer LMFT, CST-S, received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University.
She also received her certifications as a sex therapist and sex
therapist supervisor from the American Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Helfer is a speaker, writer, and podcaster with 23 years of clinical
experience primarily working with a Mormon clientele around issues of
relational health, faith transitions and journeys, and sexuality.
Helfer has presented all over the country both in professional and
public settings, has been invited as a guest speaker at several national
and international events as well as been interviewed on a variety of
podcasts, TV news programs and newspapers.
Helfer was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints (aka Mormon church) for issues surrounding her
advocacy for sexual health.
Aimee Heffernan
Aimee Heffernan is a seasoned relationship, family systems, and sex therapist with over 15 years supporting clients navigate the art (not science) of being human.
A Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University laid the foundation for her holistic and playful approach. She served on the boards of the Mormon Mental Health Association and the Northwest Institute on Intimacy, and taught university courses at Antioch University on sex therapy and sexuality within faith systems. Her public contributions reflect her fun and passionate dedication to relational belonging and sexual health.
Aimee completed psychedelic facilitation and minister training to blend her clinical background with exploring the mysteries of transformation. She is co-founder of Psychedelic Midwives
A Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University laid the foundation for her holistic and playful approach. She served on the boards of the Mormon Mental Health Association and the Northwest Institute on Intimacy, and taught university courses at Antioch University on sex therapy and sexuality within faith systems. Her public contributions reflect her fun and passionate dedication to relational belonging and sexual health.
Aimee completed psychedelic facilitation and minister training to blend her clinical background with exploring the mysteries of transformation. She is co-founder of Psychedelic Midwives
Amy Rossi
Amy Rossi, M.A. is a trauma-informed psychedelic facilitator, plant medicine integration practitioner, and minister in a psychedelic church in the state of Utah. She has a B.A. in Human Development and an M.A. in Depth Psychology.
She is currently in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Jungian and Archetypal Psychology, where her dissertation will be studying psychedelic plant medicines from a depth-oriented lens.
Amy is the founder and creator of the Give, Gather, Grow Collective, an educational and apprenticeship training program designed for individuals who are seeking to learn the sacred art of psychedelic facilitation. Amy’s passion lies in the space where safety, education, ethics, and efficacy intersect with the world of psychedelics and depth psychology.
She is currently in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Jungian and Archetypal Psychology, where her dissertation will be studying psychedelic plant medicines from a depth-oriented lens.
Amy is the founder and creator of the Give, Gather, Grow Collective, an educational and apprenticeship training program designed for individuals who are seeking to learn the sacred art of psychedelic facilitation. Amy’s passion lies in the space where safety, education, ethics, and efficacy intersect with the world of psychedelics and depth psychology.
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