What is the relationship between distress and confusion that gets called “psychosis” and the states of consciousness that might be described as shamanic or spiritual?
To explore this, the next ISPS-US webinar will feature from Ingo Lambrecht, who has perspective on this based on both having both experienced shamanic training as well as having extensive experience working in the mental health field as a clinical psychologist specializing in psychosis.
So consider joining in on 4/6/17, 3 PM EDT! You can register at https://spiritualityanddistress.eventbrite.com There will be time for participants to ask questions.
Here’s more details about this event:
Shamanic Spiritual Emergencies: the dialectic of distress and spirituality, with Dr. Ingo Lambrecht
Throughout shamanic history, extreme states have been configured in relation to states of distress and spirituality. It is however not clear to what extent these states are separated, the same or if integration is at all possible.
In this presentation the aim is to explore the different positions possible when faced with psychotic distress and spirituality. It will draw on the presenter’s experiences during his shamanic training. It will consider some indigenous and current models and interventions of spiritual emergencies.
Bio:
Dr. Ingo Lambrecht is a consultant clinical psychologist working at Manawanui, M?ori Mental Health Service in Auckland, New Zealand. His special interests include children and adolescents, psychosis and personality issues, as well as trauma and mindfulness. He has also written on the cultural-clinical interface through clinical and psychoanalytic work in different cultural settings, and was privileged to undergo an intense shamanic training as a sangoma, a South African traditional healer. In addition to his recent book, Sangoma Trance States (AM Publishing, 2014), he has contributed articles and chapters on the relationships between culture, psychosis, and spirituality, presenting at national and international conferences on these themes.
ISPS-US online meetings/webinars are free to ISPS members, with a donation of $5-$20 requested from others, though no one turned away for lack of funds. Please do register if you want to attend!
