Inspired Shamanic Practice: Essentials of Effective and Principled Shamanic Healing™
Developed by Susan Mokelke
Developed by Susan Mokelke
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Purpose
This workshop is intended to help you develop an ethical, effective shamanic practice that has integrity and is based in respect for all beings. It will provide guidelines and ways of deciding for yourself regarding ethical issues—such as whether there is permission to do shamanic healing work in a specific situation—rather than "one size fits all" rules or answers. It will increase the professionalism of shamanic practice by helping you to create a supportive container that enhances your healing work, including appropriate boundaries, safety, and freedom to practice within that container. Note: The training will not address shamanic healing and divination methodologies or marketing issues and strategies.
This training is appropriate for those beginning a shamanic practice who want know what issues to consider and how to plan their future practice. It can be especially helpful for seasoned healers to dialogue with other practitioners and to help deepen their own work. Note: Some students who are very new to the work may find it beneficial to have had more training and practice in the healing methods (psychopomp work, extraction, and soul retrieval) before taking this workshop.
Legal Considerations
There will be a brief overview of some of the legal considerations regarding shamanic practice. Workshop content related to legal considerations is for information purposes only and is provided as a service to those seeking and practicing shamanic healing or divination. It is general information and is not legal advice or counsel, and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. The Foundation makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information offered and does not endorse or sponsor any website links included. The Foundation does not accept any liability to any person for the information or advice provided, or the use of such information or advice, or any linked sites incorporated into it by reference. The information is provided on the basis that all persons taking this workshop undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of all content. If you require advice in relation to any legal matter you should consult an appropriately qualified lawyer. See also: Ethical Practice FAQ.
Prerequisites
Please meet either the in-person prerequisites or the online prerequisites.
What to Bring
What to Expect
- All FSS workshops and training programs are experiential, interactive, and participatory. They feature instruction and practice with shamanic methodologies, as well as journeywork, shamanic drumming, group sharing, and small group discussions.
Notes
- 7 FSS Continuing Education (CE) Credits are available.
- Completion of this workshop with an authorized FSS faculty member qualifies participants to take more advanced FSS workshops. NOTE: You must complete all sessions of this workshop to get credit and to meet prerequisites required for more advanced workshops. Please arrange your schedule so that you can be present at all sessions of the training.
- Electronic recording, including audio, video, photographic or otherwise, is not permitted during the workshop.
- Tuition discounts for online workshops are available to FSS members. Please see our online workshops FAQ (#15). Not a member? Join us!
Zoom Videoconferencing Instructions
Online workshops presented by the FSS are interactive and delivered using Zoom video conferencing. All students must participate individually with audio and video enabled. Before your workshop begins, you will receive details from the instructor for joining the Zoom meeting. Please review our Zoom Videoconferencing Instructions for more information and recommended settings.
Before the workshop, select a private, comfortable location where you are unlikely to be disturbed. Please consider the use of headphones or earbuds for an enhanced audio experience, and the use of a computer or tablet for an enhanced video experience. We recommend you connect your device to a power source prior to the workshop, or fully charge your device's battery.
"This workshop was like bringing both wings of the bird together. This workshop was the wing of ethics. I felt the information and journeys provided the platform of professionalism as a shamanic practitioner. I found the information to be a vital aspect for my practice."
"Loads of material and lots of discussion from participants about their experiences (those who are in private practice from both shamanism and other fields), lots of inspiring questions/discussion. Very informative. Glad I participated!"
"I found the workshop so well organized and complete, while still staying with journeying as the main 'tool' for learning. A good balance between group discussion and breakout room discussion."
Workshop Schedule
Inspired Shamanic Practice (online)
| Date | Location / Time | Instructor | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21—Apr 23, 2026 |
Southeast EDT Apr 21 9am-12:30pm |
Sharon Licata Details & Registration |
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May 23—May 24, 2026 |
East EDT May 23 10am-2pm |
Dana Robinson Details & Registration |
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Jun 6—Jun 6, 2026 |
West PDT 9am-5pm |
Mujiba Cabugos |
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Jul 1—Jul 8, 2026 |
Central CDT Jul 1 5pm-8:30pm |
Kerri Husman Details & Registration |
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Aug 22—Aug 22, 2026 |
Pacific Canada PT (UTC-7) 9am-5pm |
Robbie Priestley Details & Registration |
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Dec 15—Dec 16, 2026 |
Latin America (GMT-3) Dec 15 7pm-10:30pm |
Taught in Spanish, en Español |
Gerardo Roemer |
Our workshops are widely recognized as unparalleled in the world.
Originated, researched and developed over nearly 50 years by anthropologist Michael Harner, the pioneer of contemporary shamanism.
Our training offers students the opportunity to learn and practice authentic, powerful, and effective shamanic healing methods to high ethical standards.