( HS Nelson 150441 2025) Sex, Couples & Psychedelics
Tracking # 20-1339766
Course overview
It sometimes feels as if the landscape of couples and sex therapy has been well trodden, but the truth is theres still a wealth of unexplored territory, especially when it comes to using psychedelics to treat relational trauma in individuals, couples, and polyamory groups. These drugs, including ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin, go where other pharmaceuticals cannot, and a wealth of new research suggests they could be the answer to helping partners bypass some of the most common roadblocks that keep them stuck. But how do you actually apply psychedelics in couples and sex therapy given their newcomer status and legal quandaries? In this workshop, youll learn the answers to these questions and more through the lens of integrative relationship therapy, as we walk through actual couples therapy sessions and explore popular theories about how psychedelics will bolster couples and sex therapy in the future. Youll also learn: The three phases of psychedelic-assisted therapy: preparation, experience, and integration How psychedelics can help treat childhood and adult sexual trauma, and trauma after affairs How to help clients let go of old narratives that no longer serve them and their relationships How to help partners experience increased pleasure, shared joy, and profound connection How to facilitate structured and meaningful conversations and guided practices
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Tammy Nelson maintains a private practice and is executive director and primary faculty at Integrated Sex Therapy Training Institute (ISTI) and has employment relationships with Daybreak University and the California Institute of Integral Studies. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc., and she additionally receives royalties from New Harbinger and Sounds True. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Dr. Nelson has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Tammy Nelson serves on the board of advisors for the World Association of Sex Coaches. She is a member of the American Art Therapy Association, American Association of Sex Educators, Sex Counselors, and Sex Therapists (AASECT), American Comprehensive Energy Psychology Association (ACEP), American Counseling Association, American Family Therapy Academy, American Family Therapy Association (AFTA), American Psychological Association (APA), Connecticut Counselors, Imago Relationships International Association of Professional and Certified Therapists, International Board of Sexologists, International Institute for Sexuality and Human Development, Nonfiction Authors Association, Society Scientific Study Sexuality (SSSS), and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR).