Category: Healing

• To Heal Is to Own One’s Own Identity

  Healing, at it’s best,contests the definitions and deletions of self imposed by others from without, and supports the development of a more home grown, autonomous sense of group and individual self.

  Michael Watson PhD

  October 2, 2011

  Healing, Psychotherapy

  colonialism, definitions of self, disability, healing, Native American

• Healers, Patients, and the Fate of the World

  As psychotherapists, shamans, and healers, how may we best serve those who come to us? Can we hold both hope and a commitment to change? How may we, in this new era, fulfill our role as intermediaries between Pachamama and the human community, human individuals and the spirits, and families and the larger matrix of…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 27, 2011

  First Nations, Healing, Shamanism, Social issues

  blood quantum, healing, Shamanism, social issues

• Shamans, Neoshamans, and Societal Issues

  Well, the technology gremlins have been active this morning. If you have been inundated with blog post announcements, I apologize…… “Social justice cannot be rendered by people who are not actively engaged in the society they wish to see justice in. Nor can shamans effectively shamanize if they turn their backs on the society that…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 26, 2011

  First Nations, Shamanism, Social issues

• Art and Ceremony

  This past weekend was Art Hop, a massive gathering of artists and art lovers taking place in Burlington’s South End arts district. This year we showcased Jennie’s monoprints. Many of the over 700 people who came through our office stopped to chat about the work. We send a warm and grateful “Thank You!” to all…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 12, 2011

  Arts, Healing, Shamanism

  9-11, Art Hop, Ceremony of Remembrance, Fire