Workshops

In addition to my work as a FSS Faculty Member, I teach my own original, theme-based workshops under the title
of "Our Personal Medicine." They are both core shamanic and eclectic in style and methodology, and range from
half day to weekend gatherings. I draw upon various spiritually based healing and divinatory methods as well as
the inspiration of poetry, scholarly and scientific research, myth and cultural lore. The aim of this work is a healthy
expression of the soul, benefitting those around us, our communities, and our planet.

FSS Workshops

FSS - The Way of the Shaman or The Basic Workshop:
An experiential introduction to core shamanism including basic methods to enter non-ordinary reality for problem-solving, well-being and healing
for oneself and others. This is the prerequisite workshop for all other FSS workshops and training.

FSS - Spirits of Nature:
Shamans have worked with the spirits of nature for healing, survival and knowledge from ancient times. We will learn how to access our
connections with nature in both non-ordinary and ordinary reality to restore and maintain a living Planet.

FSS - Extraction Healing Training:
Participants will be initiated into the extraction method of healing, including how to see, sense, and remove localized illness and pain connected
to spiritual factors.

FSS - Shamanic Divination Training:
Participants in this workshop have the opportunity to engage in divination journeys to obtain answers to questions, both at the request of others
and for oneself as well as using various time-tested shamanic divination techniques.

FSS - Shamanism, Dying and Beyond:
Participants learn how to deal with the issue of dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective, both for personal learning, and for
those who wish to help others in terminal situations or who have already passed on.

FSS - Shamanic Dreamwork:
An experiential workshop to explore the nature, meaning, and use of dreams among shamanic peoples, with dreamwork practices from a range
of cultures. It provides the opportunity to apply this knowledge to contemporary life, including the use of dreams in divination, health, and healing.

FSS - Shamanism and Creativity:
Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their creativity through the practice of shamanic methods. Selected examples illustrate connections
between shamanism and creative ability, and specific exercises are taught that participants can apply to their personal lives.

Our Personal Medicine Workshops

Shaman’s Heart:
The heart is central to the shamanic path and all shamanic work. We will use core shamanic methods, scientific and medical information, and
the inspiration of poetry, myth and the spiritual wisdom to explore both physical and energetic aspects of the heart and put this to practical use.

Transformation:
This workshop will address ways of meeting the personal and collective changes of our time. We’ll draw upon shamanic practices, poetry,
contemporary scientific research and helpful heart-centered practices to inform and assist our transformational work together.

Gifts and Blessings:
Shamanic methods, poetry, various teachings and spiritual traditions will help us to actively explore our personal gifts and blessings, both the
giving and receiving, as well as their origin and impact on our lives and work.

Making Peace:
We’ll focus on learning about peace, both personal and collective, and discover shamanic ways of peace-making. Material from different cultures
as well as historical figures will help us learn how to live in peace.



*See current workshop schedule