Study  Opportunities at The Standing Bear
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                          Shamanic Foundations
                   Intensive on the Maine Coast

                   C.E.U. Approved Workshops 
                  for Therapists & Psychologists

                                       Special Workshops & Retreats

                        Depth Shamanic Counselor Certification Program 
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Shamanic Foundations Intensive
on the Maine Coast

Offered annually in August at the Center in Surry, this experiential six-day Intensive for women is required of all apprentices. Parts of the Intensive are open to the public as well.  For advanced students, the first two days and evenings are spent gathering shamanic energy and working with advanced shamanic journey and scanning techniques, particular animal spirit medicines and shamanic goddess archetypes.. The remainder of the Intensive focuses on Sea Turtle Medicine, and the depth psychology of the Center position on the Medicine Wheel Mandala. Annual rituals, ceremonies and shamanic experiences deepen for apprentices as they revisit them at more advanced levels each year.

Much of the teaching at the Intensive is done out-of-doors, weather permitting, in sacred sites on the Center's property. All workshops are taught by Center founder and director, Scarlet L. Kinney, MA, an experienced shamanic teacher. Potluck lunches and dinners are shared.
 
Photos of Intensives will be posted here soon.

The 2007 Intensive will be held from August 10 - 16. The first three days are for apprentices only. The remaining workshops are open to clients and the general public.  Details to be published as soon as the schedule is completed.

Application & Registration Process,
Tuition Schedule
& Payment Methods

The maximum number of students we can accommodate is twelve women, so it's a good idea to apply early. 

The application process consists of completing and submitting an application form, with a nonrefundable application fee of $95. A journey will then be done to determine your readiness for intensive shamanic study. You receive a written transcript of the journey, at which time you are notified of your acceptance status. 

Your 50% registration deposit is due upon notice of acceptance. The balance of your tuition is due by August 1, when registration will close.

Miscellaneous Information
Meals: Most of the meals for the 2007 Intensive will be catered.
Teaching Format: All workshops are taught in a nonhierarchical women's circle format.
Clothing: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. You should bring socks, a sweater, a small blanket or wrap and a camp stool or seat if you have difficulty sitting directly on the earth. 
Other Equipment: Please bring sitting cushions for indoor parts of the Intensive if you have them, as we have a limited number of cushions at the Center.
Shamanic Tools: Please bring a drum, rattle and female crystal if you have them. You should also bring a small scarf to cover your eyes while journeying. If you do not have a drum, and want to purchase one, you can do so through the Center. Please allow three weeks for delivery, or it can be shipped directly to the Center for you to pick up there.

For more information and to register:
Email:  scarlet@thestandingbear.com or use the link at the bottom of this page
Phone: (207) 667-4772
Toll Free Message Service: 1-877-225-5928 (Follow prompt to enter 207 number to leave message)
 

C.E.U. Approved Workshops
for Therapists and Psychologists

The Center occasionally offers a series of four consecutive workshops designed specifically for mental health professionals who want to incorporate a shamanic perspective and/or shamanic counseling techniques into their existing practices.

To schedule the series of workshops at your location, please call or email Scarlet, using the numbers and link at the bottom of this page.

Special Workshops & Retreats

The Center also offers a variety of workshops, retreats, drumming circles and shamanic storytelling events for the general public. Such events are designed to make shamanic study and experiences available to those who may not want to become a Certified Depth Shamanic Counselor, but who are  nevertheless interested in learning more about the subject, or in engaging in personal shamanic work. 

Some of the topics explored in special workshops and retreats include:

~ The archetypal symbolism of the medicine wheel mandala

~ Understanding the medicine wheel mandala as a mythic pathway leading to continued personal and spiritual growth, and as a map of the shamanic level of human consciousness 

~ The significance of female and male aspects of various animal medicines

~ Shamanic Goddess archetypes and mythology
 
For information about upcoming workshops and retreats, click on "Coming Events" on the sidebar.

To schedule a shamanic retreat or series of workshops at your location, please contact Scarlet using the contact info below.We also design custom workshops for the special needs of specific groups and organizations.
 
Depth Shamanic Counselor Certification Program

The Center's Depth Shamanic Counselor Certification Program is a rigorous three or more-year shamanic training program resulting in Certification as a Depth Shamanic Counselor, Kinney Method. Your training consists of a gradually deepening experiential exploration of shamanic realities and interaction with shamanic archetypes. Your experiential studies are enriched by academic study of depth shamanic psychology, counseling methods, and related readings.

To learn more about the program, please click on the sidebar link "Depth Shamanic Counselor Certification Program and Curriculum".