A visionary work that revives the ancient shamanic tradition of soul retrieval for healing emotional and physical illness. With warmth and compassion. Sandra Ingerman describes the dramatic results of combining soul retrieval with contemporary psychological concepts. Drawing on case studies from her ten years of teaching and practice, Ingerman illustrates what psyche or soul damage is and why it is a common yet little understood cause of psychological dysfunction. Her pioneering work has enabled thousands of individuals to overcome traumatic dissociation, depression, and addictions. memory repression, and other problems through the age-old shamanic technique of soul retrieval.

Contents:

Part I: The Soul and Soul Loss

1. Soul Loss
2. Soul Retrieval
3. Tracking Lost Souls

4. A Question of Technique
5. Classical Examples of Soul Retrieval
6. Community
7. When Souls Have Been Stolen

8. Effects of Soul Retrieval
9. Relationships and Sexual Issues
10. Life After Soul Retrieval
11. Preparing for Your Own Soul's Return

Appendix B: Shamanic Training Workshops

"Wise and wonderful....[A] deeply moving and life-affirming work."
— Ralph Metzner, author of Opening to Inner Light

"Fascinating and illuminating. An excellent introduction to the mysterious power of shamanic healing by an authentic, experienced practitioner."
— Frances Vaughan, Ph.D., psychologist and author of The Inward Arc and Awakening Intuition

"An uplifting and vitally important work, this book stands to revolutionize what we mean by 'therapy."
— Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Recovering the Soul

"A brilliant book! Ingerman speaks from the heart and [from] her experience, sharing her personal Medicine with us all."
— Jamie Sams, author of Sacred Path Cards™

"I admire Ingerman's ability to modernize this ancient path of shaman practice, and I praise her emphasis on using shamanism with compassion and respect for all beings."
— Serge Kahili King, author of Urban Shaman