Tag: Shamanism

• The Long Shadow of Abraham Lincoln

  Even as he was evolving a moral stance against slavery, Lincoln continued policies that pushed against Indigenous people, and the treaties that ostensibly protected their sovereignty as nations. When First Nations fought to protect their legal rights, he branded them terrorists. On December 26th, 1862, 38 Native leaders were hanged at his order.

  Michael Watson PhD

  December 31, 2012

  First Nations, Psychotherapy, Shamanism, Social issues

  genocide, Lincoln, Narrative Therapy, Native American, Shamanism

• Christmas Draws Nigh

  In order to truly approach Christmas we must acknowledge both the joy and sorrow inherent in the Christmas story.

  Michael Watson PhD

  December 23, 2012

  First Nations, Healing, Psychotherapy, Shamanism

  Advent, Christmas, Newtown, Shamanism, Winter Solstice

• Winter Solstice

  Following a week of questioning and grief, we seek a path forward.

  Michael Watson PhD

  December 22, 2012

  First Nations, Healing, Shamanism

  Christmas, First Nations, Newtown, Shamanism, Winter Solstice

• The Christmas Season: Incarnation and Reincarnation

  The Christmas season offers the opportunity to think about incarnation, reincarnation, and Self.

  Michael Watson PhD

  December 4, 2012

  First Nations, Healing, Shamanism

  Christmas, healing, Shamanism