My name is Kirsten Throneberry and I first learned about shamanism sixteen years ago
while reading Sandra Ingerman's book Soul Retrieval. Ingerman began practice in the field
of psychology but after grappling with some of its limitations turned to shamanism as a
means of offering a more holistic modality of healing. A few years after reading Ingerman's
book I had the great fortune of meeting her mentor Michael Harner (founder of the
Foundation for Shamanic Studies) at a gathering in Maui. Here I learned some of the basic
techniques of shamanic practice, namely how to journey.
Over the ensuing years this practice has become central to my life and I have utilized it for
personal exploration, growth, and guidance. I have done countless journeys for myself and
have also had the great pleasure and honor of journeying for others.
I currently have Masters in Counseling Psychology which I received from Pacifica Graduate
Institute (a University that emphasizes Depth and Jungian approaches to psychology).
Although I have a deep respect for most aspects of psychology, like Ingerman, I feel as if
something elemental is often missing. Although psychology means "study of the soul" it
seems many of the current approaches abandon this fundamental piece in favor of techniques
that emphasize thoughts and behavior alone.
In contrast, the shamanic practice of journeying puts one in direct contact with the
numinous and the essential Self. It is primarily for this reason that I am focusing on a
shamanic path (while integrating the humanistic and depth aspects of my psychological
training) providing consultation for those seeking to do soul work.
I look forward to and encourage any feedback anyone would like to share.
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