Neo-shamanism and Mental Health

• Main Author: Bouse, Karel James (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Pivot, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Health psychology.; Psychotherapy .; Eclectic psychotherapy.; Psychotherapy.; Counseling.; Psychology and religion.; Spirituality.; Health Psychology.; Integrative and pluralistic approach.; Psychotherapy and Counseling.; Religion and Psychology.

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 a...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter One: Contemporary Application of an Ancient Technique
• Chapter Two: Method of Research
• Chapter Three: Neo-Shamanism as an Alternative Contemporary Worldview
• Chapter Four: The Journey Technique as a Method for Consciousness Studies
• Chapter Five: Neo-Shamanism as a Tool for Self-Exploration
• Chapter Six: Potential Pitfalls of Neo-Shamanic Practice
• Chapter Seven: Conclusions.