Shamanism Without Borders

Shamanism Without Borders is an emerging movement initiated by the Society for Shamanic Practitioners to effectively respond to the world's natural disasters and crises. Even if we can't physically travel to a disaster site, shamanism allows us to work remotely to alleviate suffering. Shamanism literally has no borders except the ones we construct for ourselves. The SSP has now produced a handbook titled, Shamanism Without Borders: A Guide to Shamanic Tending for Trauma and Disasters. In this manual, experienced practitioners explain techniques and principles used by shamans throughout time to deal with trauma and disasters and how these practices are still applied today. The guidebook is just that -- a guidebook, not a blueprint, nor a set of rules and regulations. Every disaster is unique and requires the right action for its uniqueness. The book is simply a collection of philosophies and possibilities that can be a foundation for others to do similar work. The book urges readers to "read between the lines and listen between the words for Spirit to speak and comment."