Alternative States of Consciousness in Shamanism, Imaginal Psychotherapies, Hypnotherapy, and Meditation Including a Shamanism and Meditation Inspired Personal and Professional Training Program for the 21st Century Psychotherapist: A Cognitive, Intrapsychic, Experiential, and Transpersonal Research Project and Program

Allen Holmquist

Aug 2009 · Universal-Publishers

About this ebook

Shamanism, hypnosis, imaginal psychotherapies, and meditation are based on the use of what we in the modern western world think of as non-ordinary human consciousness. These four modalities have fundamental similarities and differences in purpose, theory, technique, type of alternative consciousness, and their application of non-ordinary reality. Shamanism, the oldest and most intertwined with the cultures in which it is practiced, will be explored as a model for individual healing and transformation and professional training. The shamanic way will also be explored as a model of consciousness and a world-view that offers individuals, groups, and society much needed coping mechanisms, healing techniques, and transformative values that may be helpful in dealing with this trying and important transition time for humanity. Imaginal therapies, meditation and hypnosis all have their roots in shamanism, although in some parts of the world at certain times in history, shamanism borrowed from meditation in its adaptation and development.

Ratings and reviews

This book poses to be a kind of breakthrough but it is not. Findings appear to be superficial, like those of observer rather than expert in psychotherapy / hypnotherapy. Most definitely will not recommend it for ones willing to get some in-depth information about shamanism / hypnotherapy / meditation and their relation to each other. I personally found reading it absolute waste of my time.