Jung and Shamanism in Dialogue: Retrieving the Soul, Retrieving the Sacred

Jung and Shamanism in Dialogue: Retrieving the Soul, Retrieving the Sacred
ISBN-10
0809136678
ISBN-13
9780809136674
Pages
274
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Paulist Press
Author
C. Michael Smith

Description

"In this highly original study, C. Michael Smith explores the affinities and distinctions between shamanism and Jungian psychology by bringing them together in dialogue. According to Smith, shamanism is considered to be a complex of practices of magico-religious character concerned primarily with psycho-spiritual and psychosomatic healing. Smith systematically examines shamanism from a Jungian perspective, and Jungian psychology from a shamanic perspective, ultimately reflecting on the clinical and cultural implications of this study on psychotherapy and spirituality today." "Jung and Shamanism in Dialogue makes an excellent resource for psychotherapists, social workers, clergy and anyone interested in tapping into psycho-spiritual wisdom."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved