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Neo-shamanism and Mental Health

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. Karel James Bouse

    1. Institute of Esoteric Psychology, Loudon, USA

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  • Examines the practice of Neo-Shamanism and its role in treating mental health issues and investigating the nature of consciousness
  • Explores how Neo-Shamanism may provide alternative frameworks for treatment and therapy in the clinical context
  • Points to new pathways for future research in consciousness studies
  • Adopts a Jungian perspective to explore possibilities for self-exploration

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Contemporary Application of an Ancient Technique

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 1-22

  3. Method of Research

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 23-47

  4. Neo-shamanism as an Alternative Contemporary Worldview

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 49-75

  5. Neo-shamanism as a Tool for Self-Exploration

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 77-98

  6. Potential Pitfalls of Neo-shamanic Practice

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 99-115

  7. The Journey Technique as a Method for Consciousness Studies

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 117-135

  8. Conclusions

    • Karel James Bouse
    Pages 137-148

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 149-163
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About this book

This book explores the contemporary practice of Neo-shamanism and its relationship to mental health. Chapters cover the practice of Neo-shamanism, how it differs from traditional shamanism, the technology of the shamanic journey, the lifeworlds of some of its practitioners, as well as its benefits and pitfalls. The author’s analysis draws on an in-depth study of existing literature, original qualitative-phenomenological research into the lifeworlds of practitioners, and nearly three decades of observation and experience as a student, teacher and practitioner of Neo-shamanism. She discusses the potential role of Neo-shamanic journey technology as an approach for psychology-based studies of consciousness and anomalous phenomena; its value as a tool for self-exploration as part of a supervised curriculum; as well as the possible therapeutic applications of the journey and shamanic healing protocols for use by mental health professionals. 


This bookis a rich and timely resource for students and teachers of psychology, anthropology and sociology, psychotherapists, and anyone who is interested in consciousness and parapsychology.





Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Esoteric Psychology, Loudon, USA

    Karel James Bouse

About the author

Karel James Bouse is the Director of the Institute of Esoteric Psychology, USA. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Saybrook University, USA and her Ph.D. in History/American Studies from the University of Maryland, USA. She has been a student, teacher, and practitioner of Neo-shamanism for nearly 30 years.

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