Category: First Nations

• Narrative Practices, Shamanism, and Social Issues

  Narrative practice and shamanism share essential values, and long tradition. Might they be used together t address large societal issues?

  Michael Watson PhD

  March 10, 2013

  First Nations, Shamanism, Travel

  genocide, India, Narrative Therapy, Native American, Shamanism

• Troubling Trends in Narrative Therapy

  Musing on the current state of Narrative and Just Therapy in the U.S.

  Michael Watson PhD

  March 8, 2013

  First Nations, Psychotherapy, Travel

  Hong Kong, Just Therapy, Narrative Therapy

• Thoughts On The Trip Thus Far

  We are two weeks into the trip and a few themes have emerged. Foremost has been my appreciation of Jennie, who is proving herself yet again to be a consummate teacher. She has much to offer, and most of the people in her workshops and classes are eager to learn. Jennie makes learning fun and…

  Michael Watson PhD

  February 17, 2013

  First Nations, India, Shamanism, Social issues

  Chennai, disability, India, Shamanism, travel

• Standing Humbly Before the Mesa

  When we stand humbly in the presence of the spirit beings we acknowledge we are all connected, separation is an illusion, and our suffering is the suffering of all beings. In doing so we open doors to healing and joy.

  Michael Watson PhD

  January 15, 2013

  First Nations, Healing, Shamanism

  healing, humility, mesa, Native American, Shamanism