About

One of my very first memories, around age 5, involves my imaginal relationship with black birds.  When experiencing a tummy ache I would lay in my bed and imagine that my belly could open like a pie and blackbirds would fly out, when the flock disappeared my pain was gone and I could sleep.  

I had nearly forgotten how my creative relationship with birds soothed me until I was considering a dream I had while living in Mexico of a navy black great tailed grackle. 

This dream became manifest when upon returning to Colorado I discovered a mysterious package containing a black feathered tiara and a pair of navy satin gloves, a symbolic representation of my dream. This strange and delightful experience birthed my commitment to dreamwork as a personal and professional endeavor.

My interest in the potential of psychedelics for healing and growth began when I became a participant in the MAPS program. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is considered by many to be the most advanced psychedelic-assisted therapy research program in the world. I healed, I learned and I committed to sharing my knowledge and passion with those who seek self knowledge and empowerment through psychedelics, breath work and cannabis.

Active Imagination, recognized by and credited to C.J. Jung comprised the core of my psychedelic healing and was resurrected while studying dream tending. Active Imagination allows us to connect with and grow from what we experience in dreams, psychedelic journeys, mystical experiences and waking life. Sometimes waking life is the trippiest experience of all.

Do you have a dream that has captured your imagination.?  Are you curious about the messages from your unconscious mind that arrive during dream time and sometimes in waking hours?

Elizabeth Matthews, MA

I earned an  M.A. in counseling psychology from Pacific Graduate Institute in 1997 and have been a professional counselor for 20+ years. If you are interested in exploring this aspect of Self please contact me and begin exploring your Soul companions.

Below please find a partial list of my education in these specialized fields.

Education + Training

  • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Syracuse University, New York, 1982

  • Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, California 1997

  • Dream Tending Certificate One, Stephen Aizenstat, PhD.

  • Dream Tending Certificate Two, Stephen Aizenstat, PhD.

  • Medicinal Mindfulness, Daniel McQueen, MA

    • Psychedelic Therapy Training

    • Advanced Clinical Practices

    • Psychedelic Sitters School, Level 1-3

  • Medicinal Mindfulness, Skye Weaver

    • Psychedelic Integration

  • Psychedelics Today

    • Navigating Psychedelics — Lessons on Self-Care and Integration