Upcoming Events
Please note: integration circles are not a space to seek or sell substances. PLC does not endorse or engage in illegal activity. We provide community care spaces, education, and anti-racism resources to the psychedelic community.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle October
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle October
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle September
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle September
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle August
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle August
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle July
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle July
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle June
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle June
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle May
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle May
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle APRIL
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle APRIL
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Grief-Tending Workshop
Holding Sacred Grief in Community. Join PLC's Micah Saniyah for a discussion on grief and plant medicine experiences as well as a community grief tending ritual.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle MARCH
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle MARCH
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle FEBRUARY
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
QTBIPOC Integration Circle FEBRUARY
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle JANUARY
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered a suggested donation basis, recommended donation $7-20.💜
Circle Facilitator
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade, having served as a facilitator for legal psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and other venues. Djinn specializes in working with victims of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the USA and abroad.
QTBIPOC Integration Circle
Monthly, donation based, virtual circle for folks who identify as QTBIPOC (2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage in psychedelic integration work.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine experience with one’s daily life. In this space, we begin with establishing space agreements, share a brief grounding practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation), go in a round of introductions, and then invite participants to share their experiences in a peer-supported environment and a lightly facilitated container.
Registration is offered on a donation basis, suggested donation is $7-20.
Facilitators:
Kulkiran Nakai (they/them)
Kulkiran Nakai is a licensed clinical psychologist who is a fat, neurodivergent, Desi-American queer femme that practices therapeutic, spiritual healing work with individuals of marginalized, intersecting identities on Anishinaabe territory in Ypsilanti, Michigan. They have a passion for inner-child and ancestral healing while dismantling injected systems of oppression through the use of psychodramatic group practices and the support of plant-medicines.
Preston Lopez (he/they)
Preston Lopez is a queer therapist of color residing on the ancestral and unceded land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, also known as Oakland, CA. As an activist, Preston has spent time organizing for environmental justice, sharing in the work of a just transition to a sustainable, equitable society. As a therapist, Preston supports folks in exploring, healing, and liberating themselves from the internalization of oppressive systems as well as supports folks through preparation and integration of intentional psychedelic use. As a poet, he channels the experience of being queer and brown into words and rhythm as a means to connect and resonate with his community. The intentional use of psychedelics has been an integral part of Preston's personal liberation, particularly from the effects of religious trauma, anti-queer discrimination, and the experience of "conversion therapy". He eagerly supports those wanting to heal from their own experiences of marginalization and oppression.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle DECEMBER
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle.
Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered on a sliding scale basis $7-20.
Circle Facilitator
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade, having served as a facilitator for legal psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and other venues. Djinn specializes in working with victims of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the USA and abroad.
Psychedelic Integration Circle for People of the Global Majority (BIPOC) DECEMBER
People of the Global Majority (Black, Indigenous and people color) are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be led in a brief practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation) and invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
This space is by and for self-identified people of color. If you do not identify as a person of color, thank you for respecting our need for BI&POC-only space. Allies are invited to support this space with a donation.
Circles are offered on a sliding scale basis $7-20.
Anti-Racism Circle DECEMBER
People who identify as white and/or benefit from white privilege who are engaging in anti-racism work are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle on the last Thursday of each month. We meet in this community to discuss how psychedelics can support the lifelong process of dismantling white supremacy in ourselves and in our communities. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life.
In this space, participants will be led in a brief grounding practice, oriented to the co-created community space, and invited to share their psychedelic experiences as they interrelate with their experience in dismantling white supremacy, both within and outside of themselves. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event.
***Our collective is a BIPOC-centered organization. This integration space is being curated and facilitated in close relationship with and with feedback from PLC’s BIPOC members."
Registration fee: We offer three tiers of payment for this circle. As you select your payment, we invite you to consider your location on the green bottle sliding scale. Please note, proceeds will go toward supporting PLC services for BIPOC folks.
Facilitators:
Micah Saniyah (xe/them/their)
Micah Saniyah earned their Master’s Degree in Social Work and graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies from Eastern Michigan University in 2016. Xe enjoys working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as individuals exploring issues related to self-worth, perfectionism, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, whiteness and white-body supremacy. Xe is also a polyamory and kink-aware therapist. As a queer, non-binary, white person, xe is passionate about understanding embodied white supremacy and settler colonialism, engaging in healing practices to unlearn intergenerational and current patterns of dominance and violence. Xe is driven by a deep desire to engage in this work themselves and to co-create spaces with other white folks in which they may collectively heal their white supremacist parts.
Ayyur Sutherland (they/them)
Ayyur Sutherland earned their MSW in 2016. They have received training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, as well as Hakomi (mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy). Their holistic and trauma-responsive practice is also informed by parts work and analytical psychology. Ayyur is a white queer, non-binary practitioner who is committed to the unlearning and healing of intergenerational trauma and injected settler colonialism/white supremacy. They understand this to be a life-long journey and are eager to continue to do this work in community with other white-bodied individuals, while holding themselves accountable to BIPOC. Ayyur’s own healing journey has been catalyzed by the intentional use of psychedelics, and they are a firm believer in the power of entheogens to aid in this process with others.
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade. Djinn specializes in working with survivors of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the US and abroad.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle NOVEMBER
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this free, monthly psychedelic integration circle. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered freely, donations are welcome! 💜
Circle Facilitator
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade, having served as a facilitator for legal psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and other venues. Djinn specializes in working with victims of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the USA and abroad.
Psychedelic Integration Circle for People of the Global Majority (BIPOC) NOVEMBER
Black, Indigenous and people of the global majority are welcome to this free, monthly psychedelic integration circle. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be led in a brief practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation) and invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
This space is by and for self-identified people of color. If you do not identify as a person of color, thank you for respecting our need for BI&POC-only space. Allies are invited to support this space with a donation.
Circles are offered freely, donations are welcome! ❤️
Anti-Racism Circle NOVEMBER
People who identify as white and/or benefit from white privilege who are engaging in anti-racism work are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle on the last Thursday of each month. We meet in this community to discuss how psychedelics can support the lifelong process of dismantling white supremacy in ourselves and in our communities. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life.
In this space, participants will be led in a brief grounding practice, oriented to the co-created community space, and invited to share their psychedelic experiences as they interrelate with their experience in dismantling white supremacy, both within and outside of themselves. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event.
***Our collective is a BIPOC-centered organization. This integration space is being curated and facilitated in close relationship with and with feedback from PLC’s BIPOC members."
Registration fee: We offer three tiers of payment for this circle. As you select your payment, we invite you to consider your location on the green bottle sliding scale. Please note, proceeds will go toward supporting PLC services for BIPOC folks.
Facilitators:
Micah Saniyah (xe/them/their)
Micah Saniyah earned their Master’s Degree in Social Work and graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies from Eastern Michigan University in 2016. Xe enjoys working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as individuals exploring issues related to self-worth, perfectionism, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, whiteness and white-body supremacy. Xe is also a polyamory and kink-aware therapist. As a queer, non-binary, white person, xe is passionate about understanding embodied white supremacy and settler colonialism, engaging in healing practices to unlearn intergenerational and current patterns of dominance and violence. Xe is driven by a deep desire to engage in this work themselves and to co-create spaces with other white folks in which they may collectively heal their white supremacist parts.
Ayyur Sutherland (they/them)
Ayyur Sutherland earned their MSW in 2016. They have received training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, as well as Hakomi (mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy). Their holistic and trauma-responsive practice is also informed by parts work and analytical psychology. Ayyur is a white queer, non-binary practitioner who is committed to the unlearning and healing of intergenerational trauma and injected settler colonialism/white supremacy. They understand this to be a life-long journey and are eager to continue to do this work in community with other white-bodied individuals, while holding themselves accountable to BIPOC. Ayyur’s own healing journey has been catalyzed by the intentional use of psychedelics, and they are a firm believer in the power of entheogens to aid in this process with others.
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade. Djinn specializes in working with survivors of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the US and abroad.
Queer Psychedelic Integration Circle OCTOBER
Queer-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are welcome to this free, monthly psychedelic integration circle. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
We begin with establishing space agreements, share a grounding practice, do a round of introductions, then open the space for participants to share their experience in a peer-support environment.
This space is by and for self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ folks only. Allies are welcome to support this space with a donation.
These circles are offered freely, donations are welcome! 💜
Circle Facilitator
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade, having served as a facilitator for legal psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and other venues. Djinn specializes in working with victims of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the USA and abroad.
Psychedelic Integration Circle for People of the Global Majority (BIPOC) OCTOBER
Black, Indigenous and people of the global majority are welcome to this free, monthly psychedelic integration circle. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life. In this space participants will be led in a brief practice (somatic, visualization and/or guided meditation) and invited to share their psychedelic experiences in a lightly facilitated container.
This space is by and for self-identified people of color. If you do not identify as a person of color, thank you for respecting our need for BI&POC-only space. Allies are invited to support this space with a donation.
Circles are offered freely, donations are welcome! ❤️
Anti-Racism Circle OCTOBER
People who identify as white and/or benefit from white privilege who are engaging in anti-racism work are welcome to this monthly psychedelic integration circle on the last Thursday of each month. We meet in this community to discuss how psychedelics can support the lifelong process of dismantling white supremacy in ourselves and in our communities. Integration is a vital component of the entheogenic experience, bridging the ineffable elements of the medicine journey with one’s daily life.
In this space, participants will be led in a brief grounding practice, oriented to the co-created community space, and invited to share their psychedelic experiences as they interrelate with their experience in dismantling white supremacy, both within and outside of themselves. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event.
***Our collective is a BIPOC-centered organization. This integration space is being curated and facilitated in close relationship with and with feedback from PLC’s BIPOC members."
Registration fee: We offer three tiers of payment for this circle. As you select your payment, we invite you to consider your location on the green bottle sliding scale. Please note, proceeds will go toward supporting PLC services for BIPOC folks.
Facilitators:
Micah Saniyah (xe/them/their)
Micah Saniyah earned their Master’s Degree in Social Work and graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies from Eastern Michigan University in 2016. Xe enjoys working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as individuals exploring issues related to self-worth, perfectionism, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, whiteness and white-body supremacy. Xe is also a polyamory and kink-aware therapist. As a queer, non-binary, white person, xe is passionate about understanding embodied white supremacy and settler colonialism, engaging in healing practices to unlearn intergenerational and current patterns of dominance and violence. Xe is driven by a deep desire to engage in this work themselves and to co-create spaces with other white folks in which they may collectively heal their white supremacist parts.
Ayyur Sutherland (they/them)
Ayyur Sutherland earned their MSW in 2016. They have received training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, as well as Hakomi (mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy). Their holistic and trauma-responsive practice is also informed by parts work and analytical psychology. Ayyur is a white queer, non-binary practitioner who is committed to the unlearning and healing of intergenerational trauma and injected settler colonialism/white supremacy. They understand this to be a life-long journey and are eager to continue to do this work in community with other white-bodied individuals, while holding themselves accountable to BIPOC. Ayyur’s own healing journey has been catalyzed by the intentional use of psychedelics, and they are a firm believer in the power of entheogens to aid in this process with others.
Djinn Thompson (they/them)
Djinn has over 20 years' experience with psychedelic plants and has been trip sitting in a professional capacity for over a decade. Djinn specializes in working with survivors of childhood trauma, those with treatment-resistant depression, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Djinn came out as a nonbinary trans person in 2017. They are currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work. Djinn was previously the host of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast under their birth name, and has been a speaker on psychedelics and family life at multiple conferences, both in the US and abroad.
An Invitation To Brave Space, by Beth Strano
Together we will create brave space
Because there is no such thing as a “safe space” —
We exist in the real world
We all carry scars and we have all caused wounds.
In this space
We seek to turn down the volume of the outside world,
We amplify voices that fight to be heard elsewhere,
We call each other to more truth and love
We have the right to start somewhere and continue to
grow. We have the responsibility to examine what we
think we know.
We will not be perfect.
This space will not be perfect.
It will not always be what we wish it to be be
But
it will be our brave space together,
and
We will work on it side by side.
(note that this poem was formerly attributed to Mickey ScottBey Jones but was written by Beth Strano)