Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapeutic Practice
an introduction
$95.24
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
14 June 2012
Summary
Awakening the Soul: Integrating Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapy
Increasing numbers of professionals in the fields of psychology and therapy are seeking to incorporate elements of spirituality into their therapeutic oeuvre, addressing not only mental and emotional issues, but also the soul.
This book discloses how indigenous traditions can be adapted to offer practitioners a highly effective repertoire of insights, psycho-spiritual approaches and therapeutic tools. The …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848190818 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848190816 |
| Author: | Christa Mackinnon |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Singing Dragon |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 14 June 2012 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
A truly compelling, well researched, yet accessible book for therapeutic professionals conveying a wealth of knowledge, insights and practical applications.
Mackinnon proves to be a skilled guide. Therapists of all orientations will find inspiration and food for thought in this fascinating book. – Therapy Today
Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapeutic Practice is incredibly well written, balancing being both highly valid academically while maintaining a style written to be understood and used by all… Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapeutic Practice is a remarkable book: filled with a wealth of facts, theories, insights, wisdom and practice; highly knowledgeable and informative; well researched, well balanced and very accessible. An outstanding book which is highly recommended.’Therapeutic Practice - Indie Shaman Magazine‘I won’t keep you in suspense: this is a great book. If you’re interested in taking a more holistic, spiritual approach to your coaching and/or therapeutic practice, I think you’ll get a lot from it and find yourself referring back to it often… This is an excellent book which you should be able to quickly and easily apply in your integrative practice. Recommended!
– AICTPa highly effective repertoire of insights, psycho-spiritual approaches and therapeutic tools… Compelling reading for therapists, looking for profound insights and innovative methods of practice reaching beyond contemporary Western mind and body approaches. – Embody MagazineA seminal book that sheds light on the importance and practicality of integrating shamanic and spiritual practices into modern psychotherapy …an enlightened contribution to a world where individual and collective purpose must interweave if we hope to create a tapestry of survival. – John Perkins, New York Times bestselling authorA truly compelling, well researched, yet accessible book for therapeutic professionals conveying a wealth of knowledge, insights and practical applications. – John Hempstead, Chair, British Society of Clinical HypnosisAn important and relevant book for the times we live in. It is a “must read” for therapeutic professionals who look for enlightening insights and innovative methods of psycho-spiritual practice that cater for the whole human psyche. – Ursula James, Visiting Teaching Fellow, Oxford University Medical School, author of The Source: A Manual of Everyday MagicA very interesting book, thorough and clear, for therapists who work with esoteric and spiritual concepts and for those who are curious about the subject. Christa Mackinnon is an accomplished therapist and academic, who writes with conviction about a subject she is passionate about. – Avy Joseph, Principal, The College of Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, author of Cognitive Behavioural TherapyAbout The Author
Christa Mackinnon
Christa Mackinnon is the Founder and Director of Kamdaris Psychological Consultancy and Training and is an Honorary Fellow and Associated Lecturer at Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth where she teaches special study units on trauma as well as clinical hypnosis. She is a social psychologist, family counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and group facilitator with over 25 years of professional experience as a therapist as well as an international trainer and lecturer. Christa has spent time as an apprentice to shamans in South America and has received various trainings from spiritual and shamanic teachers in Asia, the USA and the UK, which led her to design and run training courses for therapeutic professionals combining western approaches with indigenous spiritual teachings. She lives in Devon, UK.
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