Tag: Native American

• Shamanism and Appropriation

  At the Autumn Equinox we acknowledge the gifts of the Creator, Ancestors, and Spirits. We are reminded contemporary shamanism faces the difficult task of learning across cultures while refusing to appropriate sacred knowledge.

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 21, 2012

  First Nations, Healing, native american, Shamanism

  appropriation, ceremony, equinox, Native American, Shamanism

• Ecopsychology: Reductionism Is Just One Way of Knowing

  Psychology and emergent systems.

  Michael Watson PhD

  August 27, 2012

  First Nations, Psychotherapy, Shamanism, Teaching

  Ecopsychology, emergent systems, Native American, Winnicott

• Late Summer

  Summer is winding down. The first  fall color is beginning to show in the trees. Rain comes more frequently. Students who plan to work individually with me this Autumn have begun sending me e-mail, and folks who have taken the brief Vermont summer off from therapy are calling or e-mailing to ask for appointments. Jennie…

  Michael Watson PhD

  August 14, 2012

  Healing, native american, Social issues

  Autism, Native American, Summer, Tropical Storm Irene

• Complexity and the Happy Life

  The world allows us the marvelous opportunity to experience connection and Self.

  Michael Watson PhD

  August 3, 2012

  Climate Change, Healing, Psychotherapy, Shamanism

  complexity, healing, Native American, psychotherapy, Shamanism