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The story of our health is more in our control than we might think, according to clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD. We can not only reframe our experiences but actually experience less stress, greater well-being, and even better physical health than it might appear if we are willing to identify our health story and begin rewriting it. Through journaling exercises and expanded-awareness practices, many of which involve working with and in nature, and which are influenced by Jungian and shamanic traditions, anyone can tap into hidden resources for healing and work with them effectively. Whether gaining insights and balancing energies outdoors, dialoguing and interacting with the earth or a river or lake, or working with dreams, an inner healer, or a symbol encountered on a shamanic journey, readers will find they are able to learn why they have struggled to change their habits and will be empowered to experience greater wellness within a satisfying health story. "Change the Story of Your Health" focuses on four key chapters of a person's health story: * Eating and drinking, and weight * Movement/exercise, flexibility, balance, stamina, and strength * Sexuality, body image and acceptance, and changes due to midlife hormonal shifts (commonly known as menopause and andropause) * Management of an acute ailment or symptoms of a chronic condition It also helps readers revise their health stories as their health changes as a result of aging or unexpected challenges. Gaining insights into their health, letting go of what is standing in the way of optimal health and well-being, and bringing in what is needed to make a preferred new health story a reality--all are possible when readers take on the challenge of "Change the Story of Your Health" and begin using the practices regularly.
About the Author
Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner. He received his PhD from Columbia University and was on their faculty teaching finance and management in their graduate school of business. He moved to Chicago to work for an oil company and, after focusing on business for many years, he earned a doctorate in clinical psychology, and then became a Jungian analyst.The shamanic work he does is drawn from a blend of North American and South American indigenous trainings and is influenced by Jungian analytical psychology. He has trained with Peruvian shamans and through Dr. Alberto Villoldo's Healing the Light Body School, where he has been on staff. He has worked with shamans in South America, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ethiopia, and Outer Mongolia. Carl Greer is involved in various businesses and charities, teaches at the C. J. Jung Institute of Chicago, is on the staff of the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, and holds workshops on Jungian and shamanic topics.Awards for Change Your Story, Change Your Life:The Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Psychiatry/Psychology BookThe Coalition of Visionary Resources Book Award for Best Contemporary Spirituality BookThe Indie Spiritual Book Awards Best Book in Shamanism, Entheogens, Wicca, and Earth-based Spiritual DisciplinesCarl's new book is Change the Story of Your Health: Using Shamanic and Jungian Techniques for Healing. New Spirit Journal says it is "the kind of book that could be life-changing and truly healing" while Publishers Weekly says "Greer is an encouraging guide...an abundance of help can be found here."
