Shamanic Initiation, Descent, and Learning Through Direct Experience of the Sacred @SoulCenteredPsychology
Shamanic Initiation, Descent, and Learning Through Direct Experience of the Sacred @SoulCenteredPsychology
Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A common and compelling component of both shamanism and Jungian or Depth psychology is that each seeks to treat soul loss by retrieving and reintegrating vital essence that is missing. This must occur through direct experience; therefore, the underworld journey to retrieve the soul is one of necessity and initiation.

Written and read by Bonnie Bright, Ph.D., Depth Psychologist and Transpersonal Soul-Centered Coach/Mentor

Read the transcript online at depthinsights.com/blog/shamanic-initiation-and-learning-through-direct-experience
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