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Shamanism and complementary therapy
1Centre for Health, Healing and Human Development, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
|February 23, 2002
Summary
Shamanism offers ancient healing insights relevant to modern complementary medicine. Its principles on illness, healing, and imagery may align with current practices, enhancing our understanding of health.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology of healing practices
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- History of medicine
Background:
- Shamanism is an ancient, widespread tradition.
- It offers unique perspectives on health and healing.
- Understanding shamanism can illuminate human health concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the origin and nature of shamanic practice.
- To explore shamanism's implications for current healing issues.
- To identify areas of relevance for complementary practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of shamanic traditions.
- Analysis of shamanic concepts related to health.
- Exploration of shamanic healing principles.
Main Results:
- Shamanism provides insights into illness, change, and growth.
- Illness and healing are viewed as rites of passage.
- Imagery plays a significant role in shamanic healing.
Conclusions:
- Shamanic principles may be highly congruent with complementary practices.
- Shamanism offers valuable perspectives for understanding health and healing.
- Further exploration of shamanism can benefit complementary practitioners.