Foreword by Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction to Ecstatic Trance in the Therapeutic
Setting
2 Adapting Ecstatic Trance to Psychotherapy
3 Finding Fulfillment Within A Case Study of Panic Attacks
and Dissociation
4 Transforming Anger to Transform Relationships A Case Study
of Control Issues and Insecurity
5 Balancing Freedom and Responsibility A Case Study of
Infidelity and Feeling Empty
Epilogue
Appendix
About Ecstatic Trance
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Nicholas E. Brink, Ph.D., is a psychologist and a certified teacher of ecstatic trance with the Cuyamungue Institute. Board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, he is the author of several books, including The Power of Ecstatic Trance and Baldr’s Magic. He lives in Coburn, Pennsylvania.
“In Ecstatic Soul Retrieval ancient spiritual channels are opened
so the inherent healing wisdom of the body comes alive--in a modern
clinical setting. Upon being guided into expanded states of
consciousness, clients transform core negative and limiting beliefs
to create a more connected and Earth-honoring life. You will be
inspired as you read this book. Brink’s use of ecstatic trance in
psychotherapy is as natural and replicable as it is brilliant.”
*Llyn Roberts, coauthor of Speaking with Nature*
“Drawing upon his prior work with the use of ancient shamanic
postures and drumming to produce ecstatic trance where stories come
forward, Brink shows how these techniques facilitate the healing
process in a wide variety of clinical situations. The richness of
this book comes from this bridging of shamanic and psychotherapy
practices and, perhaps even more, from the fountain of illustrative
stories he presents.”
*Raymond Hillis, Ph.D., professor emeritus of counseling at
California State University, Los Angeles*
“By incorporating various physical postures to enhance particular
types of shamanic journeying/trance work, Brink extends the
boundaries of the mind-body connection. His detailed case histories
show how powerful this work can be in helping clients get
‘unstuck.’ By learning to access their own imagination and to draw
from the richness of archetype in the collective unconscious,
Brink’s clients discover ways to create better, more resourceful
life stories, replacing old, tired, impoverished ones. Thank you,
Nick, for this valuable guide to an integrative and inclusive
approach to hypnosis and ancient shamanic practices!”
*Peter L. Blum, Certified Instructor for the National Guild of
Hypnotists*
“Ecstatic Soul Retrieval will be invaluable for all students of the
ecstatic trance postures who are interested in the psychological
impact of the method. The case studies in Nick’s book provide us
with a wide array of material to help us understand how to use the
trance postures in the field of therapy. This book will be of great
help in teaching more people about the healing power of the
ecstatic trance postures.”
*Annette Ki Salmen, M.A., teacher and trainer of the Cuyamungue
method*
"Brink explains how Shamanism and Psychotherapy combine to help the
client. He further explains and gives examples of how this process
is used in three different clinical cases. He uses Shamanism to
show the interdependency of all cultures to heal societies and
individuals…This is a wonderful book that is very helpful for
anyone who works with Imagery, hypnotherapy or psychotherapy. You
will gain practical valuable tools to use with your clients."
*Aria Kabiri, the editor of Imaginews: The Journal of Imagery
International*
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