Amazon Christa Mackinnon Category:  Psychology Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub - Singing Dragon Imprint, ISBN-10:  1848190816 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 280 Copyright: June, 15, 2012 ISBN-13: 9781848190818 An in-depth, informative and inspiring book fusing ancient shamanic approaches with contemporary therapy. Originally written for therapeutic professionals it has attracted a much wider readership. An authoritative, accessible book that explores ancient and contemporary shamanism, as well as modern therapeutic approaches, in the wider context of human development. Originally written for professionals, this acclaimed book, hasattracted a much wider readership. The underlying concepts and world-views of indigenous and contemporary shamanism are compared, contrasted and tied in with current developments in psychology, physics and neuro-science. After clarifying altered states of perception, concepts of integrative wholeness of mind, body, soul and spirit and transformative shamanic healing approaches, the book discloses how indigenous traditions can be adjusted for contemporary practice. It offers practitioners a highly effective repertoire of insights, psycho-spiritual approaches and step-by-step therapeutic tools and techniques, illustrated with examples and case studies throughout. This inspirational book is essential reading for psychologists, therapists, counsellors and coaches looking for profound insights and innovative methods of practice that cater for the whole human psyche, reaching beyond contemporary Western mind and body approaches. It will also be an enlightening read for non-professionals interested in the subject and many of the practical appoaches can be transferrred into daily life.

Outstanding - a must read
Christa Mackinnon has achieved something remarkable. Respecting the claims of both the everyday and the magical, she has produced a synthesis which bridges the gap. Her range of knowledge and experience is impressive. Her writing is clear and lively. Her message is just what a better future requires. Something many people consider strange and possibly deluded might just be entering the mainstream. Good thing too.

Best book on the subject
An excellent book. It draws together and integrates shamanism and contemporary therapy, whilst putting it all into the wider context of human development. It is one of the best books I have read about the subject. I agree with John Perkins who called it an "enlightened contribution". If you ever buy a book on the subject matter, this is the one to buy!

A very special book
This book is a must read for both Shamanic Practitioners and Psychotherapists. It has to be the clearest and most helpful book on this subject I have ever read. Things I know but have struggled for years to put into words are all here, clear and meaningful in an accessible and down to earth style that anyone with an interest would be able to read. It teaches but more than that it speaks to what we already know....a brilliant book!