The Shaman Therapist: A Fresh Perspective on Psychotherapy and Healing

Thank you for encouragement to go out of our comfort zone, time and time again, and never grow old, though we age. Deirdre

Interesting, unusual, and much needed presentation Dr G. Thank you.
Yes, about the radical-existential somatic approach just bc mainstream approaches so far have been proven inadequate to deal with REALITY and energy as it flows in the energy, and its true healing and actualization potentialities, so we do need all the answers and approaches that could bring tangible results.

Beyond mere “functionality” there come the issues of Authenticity and Actualization of genetic and psychological potential (personally and collectively). Then it is about QUALITY of living and living conditions for all, and that’s where Humanity and the environment are in dire-healing-need.

Yes, about using humor and play-fulness, it goes beyond relaxing, it builds good rapport and enables the necessary ‘closeness’ for the client to open up and let go of various pressures, shame, and even fear of judgment.

Yes, about the variety and the “no right way” approach but then there is proper case-specific way -according to the client’s needs– and other personality “special” characteristics and energetic configurations. It’s up to the counselor’s insight and experience, along with other synchronicities, to figure out the best course of action/inter-action and how to deal with transference, countertransference, and other issues.

“Surrender” to the unknown space(s) is necessary but still some caution should be warned especially if someone is vulnerable to certain “energies”/entities/events. At times, we can all be vulnerable to emerging psychical and energetic events and various other re-arrangements and some readiness must be available. That’s the spiritual warrior’s spirit/way -and it is different than the New Ager’s typical mentality and practices.

Yes, to Bliss and Awe but we should be aware that the Universe (a political universe, indeed) is not always that friendly and merciful place as we wish it to be. Thus, it’s also about alignment and awareness -then everything needs constant maintenance and re-evaluation to avoid potential illusion and even regression to lower states/modes of being etc. True power implies some permanent changes at all fronts (awareness, intent etc.)

Interesting point about the “collective grief”; if everyone could work out such stuff individually too then all of us, collectively, could mediate and reduce that grief, because, and beyond its serving as a learning lesson (for understanding nature, processes, dynamics, and lineage-related issues) grief also becomes a further enslaving chain -emotionally and energetically- and affects the quality of our lives.

Developmental speaking all (r) evolution is epigenetically defined and one can’t move to the next stage/level unless the previous stage has been successfully completed -no matter other occasional blissful moments, glimpses, and even hot spiritual blazing saddles!

While “routine” provides some efficacy -because it provides the necessary familiarity to make one feel at easy- but at the expense of discovery and learning new ways. Also, it has to do with security issues and it’s not compatible with the faint of the heart. It takes great courage and guts to liberate oneself from all oppressors and the chains of perception and the emotional conditioning that dictates all almost processing and behaviors.

But then, it becomes self-evident that not all people prefer/choose to be liberated and not concerned with the greater good; that is also something that we have to accept and deal with it properly just because we don’t wanna become what we object no matter various justifications -liberating dictators remain dictators and that is both pathological and counterproductive! That’s why the need for constructive criticism, creative research/clinical collaborations, and meaningful traveling companion-ships.

Yes, about lineage exploration and being open to new possibilities beyond ourselves as we know it so far! It’s about discovery and actualization!

Again, interesting, refreshing, and important issues in your presentation. Thank you! Bliss and power to you! Namaste!
-G

So inspiring and empowering, will be exploring your work further. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

I’m really grateful for having experienced with this presentation pure humanity in the words of dr. g. It’s so easy to be carried away from the true essence of our job, to be separate from everyone else, isolated, that it feels really powerful to experience the protective circle, and the joinness that comes with it. Thank you, dr. g 🙂

Amazing presentation. Powerful guided practice and imagery. Thank you from my heart ❤🙏