Foundation for Shamanic Studies In Person Workshops
In Person Workshops
All in person workshops are held in East Hartford, CT, at Spirit Libre Health Collective, spiritlibrehealth.com
Workshop cancellation policy:
Refunds will be given, minus a $40 processing fee, up to one month before the workshop. 50% refunds will be given up to two weeks before the workshop. Within two weeks of the workshop, no refunds will be issued.​
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Refunds for duplicate registrations:
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Please only click "pay now" once when registering for a workshop. If you click more than once, PayPal will charge you twice. While I can manually refund these payments, I cannot refund the PayPal processing fee. Thank you for your understanding.
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I process workshop registrations manually--please be patient waiting for your confirmation information.
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Please have with you for all in person workshops:
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A rattle and frame drum (if you have them; having at least a rattle is strongly recommended)
Something to cover your eyes, like a bandana
​​A notebook to record your journeys (electronics are not permitted for this purpose)
A covered water bottle
Pillows, blankets, or whatever you need to be comfortable sitting and lying on the ground
Please dress in layers, and in a way that you are comfortable moving around the space
See individual workshop listings for additional items to bring
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You must be in attendance for the entire workshop in order for it to count as a prerequisite for other FSS offerings (workshops with prerequisites, and the 3 Year Program). Please plan to be present for the entire workshop.
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Please note that recording in FSS workshops is not allowed.
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For information about my monthly in person shamanic journey circle, please click here
2026 In Person Workshops
​The Basic Workshop: The Way of the Shaman
Saturday-Sunday April 25-26, 10am-5:30pm
During the Basic experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal, near-universal, and common methods of the shaman to enter nonordinary reality for problem solving and healing. Particular emphasis is on the classic shamanic journey, one of the most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream. Participants are initiated into shamanic journeying, aided by drumming and other techniques for experiencing the shamanic state of consciousness and for awakening dormant spiritual abilities, including connections with Nature.
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Practice includes comparisons by participants of their discoveries in shamanic journeys as well as being introduced to shamanic divination and healing. They are also provided with methods for journeying to meet and study with their own individual spirit helpers in nonordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. Participants learn how the journey is utilized to restore spiritual power and health, and how shamanism can be applied in contemporary daily life to help heal oneself, others, and the Planet.
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In addition to the items listed above, please have with you a grapefruit-sized rough surfaced rock (NOT a crystal or gemstone)
Cost is $315 for this workshop
Shamanic Dreamwork
Saturday-Sunday May 16-17, 10am-5:30pm
**Prerequisite: The Way of the Shaman (in person), OR The Shamanic Journey; Shamanic Divination in Practice; and Shamaism, Spirits, and Healing (online)
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In this unique experiential workshop you will have the opportunity to explore the nature, meaning, and use of dreams among shamanic peoples, with dreamwork practices from a range of cultures. Researched and developed by Michael Harner, subjects to be covered include shamanic dream theory and big dreams, as well as dreams and the soul, spirits, shamanic journeys, the Dreamtime, and the vision quest. You will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge to contemporary life, including the use of dreams in divination, health, and healing.
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It is recommended that you keep a journal of your dreams for at least one month prior to this workshop
Cost is $315 for this workshop
Shamanic Extraction Training
Saturday-Sunday June 13-14, 10am-5:30pm
**Prerequisite: The Way of the Shaman (in person), OR The Shamanic Journey; Shamanic Divination in Practice; and Shamanism, Spirits, and Healing (online)
**You must have a strong connection with at least one compassionate helping spirit to participate in this workshop
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Participants are initiated into the extraction method of healing, including how to see, sense, and remove localized illness and pain connected to spiritual factors. This is an important part of shamanic healing training. They will also learn how shamanic practitioners can work in partnership to increase the effectiveness of this work. The Extraction Healing Training workshop is designed exclusively for people who want to bring shamanic healing work into their practice with others. The training is not designed for people looking for personal healing.
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In order to get the most out of this workshop, you would benefit from having good practice connecting with your spirits and having a strong journey practice. Please contact me with any questions.
Cost is $315 for this workshop