Journeying: Where Shamanism and Psychology Meet »

In six succinct accessible chapters the author leads us through the inherent places of intersection between shamanism and psychology (altered states of consciousness, imagery, intent to heal, and the unconscious) into the true heart of this pioneering synthesis. Probing the depths of inadequate bonding in infancy, Dr. Gagan elucidates the mending of emotional wounding through shamanic technique. During journeying experiences, shamanic power animals provide nurturing not previously experienced while softening edges of neediness and desperation that too often feed adult and adolescent aggression. Anchored in theory and supported by clinical case examples, this book beats a fast-paced path to the alchemy of psychological transformation. Through such self-empowering application of shamanic psychotherapeutics, soul is breathed back into psychology. Journeying is suited for anyone invested in healing, practitioners and lay persons alike.

In these times of spiritual awakening, this book serves as a beacon lighting the path, unifying into one complete circle the cycles of pain into the realities of healing body, mind and spirit. — Grandmother Waynonah Two Worlds, Native American elder of the Bear Clan Lodge

Impressive in its scope and depth, this text provides a new way of looking at the origins of psychotherapy and an understanding of shamanic healing in terms that are relevant to contemporary culture and psychology. —Larry G. Peters, PhD, Psychologist, ethnologist, and professor

In this phenomenal book Jeannette Gagan gives us a psychological picture of the power of shamanic healing. Specifically, she shows how the separating and controlling energy of violence transforms into healing unity. This is must reading' as we work toward a world of illumination and cooperation for the coming millennium.—Twylah Nitsch, Seneca elder and granddaughter of Moses and Alice Shongo

This is another impressive work...serves as an excellent guide to some of the best ways to bring ancient wisdom into modern psychological practice. —-Association For Humanistic Psychology Perspective, Stanley Krippner and Christopher Ryan, April/May 1999

Mimi Jalenak

...an excellent review of trance states and psychological theories...thought-provoking. — Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter