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."
