CANTON – The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton is offering a two-part Introduction to Shamanism workshop on Saturday, Nov.  7 and Saturday, Nov. 14  from 10 a.m. to noon

It is open to the public, with registration required and a slide scale suggested donation. The event takes place in the church’s lower level located at 3½ Main Street. Unitarian Universalism values pluralism that celebrates that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology. They learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning and they embrace our differences and commonalities with love, curiosity, and respect.

Come experience a classic shamanic drum/journey circle with sacred song, drumming, calling to the four directions and journeying to non ordinary reality to meet one of your spirit animals/spirit teachers. On Nov. 7, there will be a focus on an introduction to Core Shamanism; what it is, basic principles and history. You will learn how to journey to meet one of your spirit animals On Nov. 14, we will focus on journeying to meet one of your spirit teachers and as time permits learning some basic empowerment/self healing practices.  Please bring an eye covering (a scarf, bandana or Mindfold) and a notebook/pen to write in. Attendance for both sessions is recommended as they build upon one another. Space is limited to 12 people.

The workshop will be led by Debra Mitchell, MSW, LCSW-R. She has over 36 years experience in the mental health field as a psychotherapist/healer. She is a Shamanic Practitioner trained with the Foundation for Core Shamanic Studies, a teacher of Transcendental Meditation, and a Reiki Master.  

Please register for the program here by Nov. 3 at: https://uucantonny.onechurchsoftware.com/api/share/events/3657 

Direct your questions to: UU Church of Canton office@uucantonny.org.