Shamanic Healing Training - Tier 4

Leading to Certification as a Shamanic Healer

Training Offers: 

In-Depth Shamanic Knowledge 

Unravel the mysteries of being human and recognize the truth of ancient teachings
​about the Inner Being and the Spirit Realm.  

Artistry of Shamanic Healing 

​Gain the nuances of skill needed to guide the People to heal themselves, from first contact through seeing what is hidden,
​then bringing the light of love and truth.

Enter into Sacred Relationship

Walk into the power and the sweetness of Sacred Relationship with your Drum, Spirit Guides and Teachers, the Earth, and the Creator. 
"I chose to work with Selena because she is the real deal, she is authentic and compassionate and loving. Her love and support for me has helped me to love myself. Her wisdom and discernment and taught me to connect with my own. Her ability to be grounded and spiritual when needed is such a perfect balance. She is lighthearted and playful and knows just what to do and say to connect me to my highest self. Selena is truly a master at this art and science. She has not only opened doors to other realms and worlds for me but she has taught me to navigate them myself and how to be more present and powerful on this earth and in my true nature and purpose. Five stars is not enough. She has given me the cosmos, I’d like to give them back to her in this review."  ~ Danielle, Graduate, Advanced Shamanic Healer

The Curriculum

Requirements Overview

Your apprenticeship as a Shamanic Healer involves coursework, healing sessions (both for yourself and with others as a shamanic healer), and skill building through session reviews.  Courses come from various Tiers, listed here:  
  • Introductory Classes (some classes)
  • Tier 1 Classes (some courses)
  • Tier 2 Classes (ALL courses)
  • Tier 3 Classes (some courses)
  • Apprenticeship Classes from Tier 4 (ALL courses)
  • Shamanic Healing Sessions (for Yourself)
  • Practicing Shamanic Healing Sessions with Others (Clients)
  • Session Reviews and Case Study Discussions
You'll find more details below.  You may also review a simple list on the Curricula at a Glance page.  

Requirements for Certification as a Shamanic Healer

COURSES

Introductory Classes - FREE

Of the Introductory Classes offered, you're required to take three:
  • Interconnected Web of Life
  • Intro to Shamanic Healing
  • "Am I a Shamanic Healer?"

Tier 1 Courses

Of the Tier 1 Courses, these are required:
  • Learning from the Earth - 7 Classes
  • Elements - 4 Classes
  • Calling in the Directions - 6 Classes
  • Medicine Walk - 3 Classes + Ceremony

These courses are recommended:
  • Shamanism in Practice
  • Drums, Rattles, Smudging Feathers

Tier 2 Courses 

Of the Tier 2 Courses, ALL are required: 
  • Magic and Mystery of the Spirit Realm - 8 Classes (Pre-recorded)
  • Shamanic Journeying Step-by-Step - 8 Classes (Pre-recorded)
  • Shamanic Sight: Seeing with the Heart – 10 Classes (Pre-recorded)
  • Dealing with Dark Energies During Shamanic Journeys – 9 Classes (Pre-recorded)

Tier 3 Courses - *Pre-Requisites for Tier 4 Apprenticeship Classes

Of the Tier 3 Courses, these are required:
  • Nature and Purpose of Soul – 4 Classes
  • Nature of Individual Consciousness – 6 Classes
  • Hidden Forces: Influences in the Spirit Realm – 8 Classes

Required Apprenticeship Courses - Tier 4

Tier 4 courses are for apprentices ONLY. 
​While you'll see other people in Tiers 1, 2, 3, your cohort will have exclusive access to Tier 4.  

All Courses are LIVE!  

All courses in Tier 4 are live and are NOT recorded; thus playbacks are not available.  Live participation and attendance is required.  

Time of Year Courses are Offered

SPRING and SUMMER ONLY
ALL Tier 4 Courses are offered in the Spring and Summer, which follows nicely from prerequisite classes in Tier 3, (offered in Autumn).  
The Tier 3 Courses listed above are PRE-REQUISTES FOR ALL CLASSES ON TIER 4 

The Call to the Sacred Path (and What You Bring) - 5 Classes

For many of us, the Call to be a healer (shamanic or otherwise) is undeniable.  In this course, you'll: ​
  • Understand the Call that brought you here, and how your life story and lineage have shaped the medicine only you carry
  • Feel yourself begin to shift — from someone curious about healing to someone claiming your place as an instrument of the Divine
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Preparing to Become a Shamanic Healer - 2 Classes

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Preparing to become a shamanic healer involves purification as well as beginning relationships with Spirit Allies.  In this course, you'll:
  • Learn ways to purify body and spirit so that you can prepare for Sacred healing work
  • Meet and gather your own Power Animal and Spirit Teacher — allies who will walk every session with you from here on

Creating and Being a Sacred Container - 3 Classes

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Providing a Sacred Container for shamanic healing comes from both the environment (your office), you, your Spirit Animals and Teachers, the Earth Mother and the Creator.  In this course, you'll:​
  • Learn to shape a space — physical and energetic — where real healing can safely unfold
  • Discover how your own presence, simply by being grounded and open, becomes part of what heals your clients

Shamanic Healing Course:
Pre-Journey Consultation - 4 Classes

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In these classes, you'll learn the interaction skills you'll need with your client from the first point of contact through the initial consultation in a session. In this course, you'll: 
  • Master the art of the first conversation--building trust and safety with the client
  • Learn to identify the intended subject  of healing with shamanic sight​

Shamanic Healing Course:
Power Animal, Spirit Teacher, and Power Objects - approx. 2 Classes

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There are two objectives in this course.  You'll learn how to:
  • Guide a client confidently into and out of a shamanic journey using different methods, start to finish
  • Guide a client in Power Animal, Spirit Teacher and Power Object Retrievals
  • Begin practicing with volunteer clients! 

Shamanic Healing Course:
​Inner Shamanic Healing Step-by-Step - approx. 5 Classes
Shamanic healing is wondrously complex, eventually becoming an intricate dance with multiple energies of intellect, heart, Love, Truth, soul, and Spirit.  Yet we must begin somewhere.  In this course, you'll: 
  • Begin with a clear, structured path through soul retrieval and deeper inner healing work
  • Practice with volunteer clients! 
  • Engage with peer review and supervision of sessions
In other words, you'll learn the complex dance that is shamanic healing!

Shamanic Healing Course:
​Inner Shamanic Healing for Past Lives - approx. 2 Classes

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The steps for healing past life issues is different from shamanic healing for current life issues.  In this course, you'll:
  • Learn the distinct steps for healing wounds that echo forward from past lives
  • Expand your toolkit beyond present-life healing into the territory long-term patterns
The dance steps are different, but your confidence will grow with the learning! 

Live Demonstrations of Shamanic Healing Sessions - Multiple classes

​In this course, we follow the indigenous way of teaching, through observation of live shamanic healing sessions.  You and your fellow apprentices will have a shamanic healing session during class, then we'll discuss how the session worked.   You'll:
  • Learn the way healers have always learned — by watching real sessions unfold in real time
  • Sharpen your discernment by unpacking why a healer made each choice, session after session
This is a powerful way to learn! 

Shamanic Healing Ethics and Sacred Relationship - 4 Classes

​Moving into another person, into their inner universe, is an honor and a privilege.  A profound level of trust and emotional intimacy are involved.  In this course, you'll:
  • Learn to hold the profound trust a client places in you with integrity and care
  • Walk away grounded in the ethics that protect both your clients and your own sacred work​

OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Shamanic Healing Sessions for Yourself - as the Client

Personal inner growth and transformation are inherently a part of the apprenticeship at the Institute.  As your inner growth continues, you will begin naturally to develop a healing presence.  This presence is a direct result of the inner work that you're doing and is a part of your Medicine.  You'll need to complete at least 20 shamanic healing sessions for certification. For more information, please see the main Apprenticeship page.  

Practicing Shamanic Healing with Others - as the Healer

Your certification requires you to complete 20 fully documented shamanic healing sessions with clients.  You MAY NOT begin officially working with clients fully until you have completed all classes in Tier 4.  As you enter the Shamanic Healing Courses above, however, you will begin working with volunteers so that you may gain practice and experience.  Some of your clients will come from volunteers in the community itself.  Your Apprenticeship Leader will provide more information as the time comes.  

Session Reviews for Apprentices' Shamanic Healing Sessions

As apprentices practice shamanic healing, they'll have the opportunity to share a recording of sessions (with written consent from the client, of course!) with the class.  This is a wonderful learning experience and turns every session into a shared classroom.  

Certification as a
Shamanic Healer

​​In order to become certified as a Shamanic Healer, you must fully attend each aspect of the training, demonstrate proficiency in both knowledge and skill, and demonstrate development of presence as a shamanic healer.  Successful completion of each of these elements substantiates your certification.

Attendance
Full LIVE attendance is required for all Tier 4 classes. In cases of illness or emergency, you'll need to consult with your apprenticeship leader.  
Completion of 20 Shamanic Healing Sessions (as the "Client")
Personal inner growth and transformation are inherently a part of the apprenticeship at the Institute.  As your inner growth continues, you will begin naturally to develop a healing presence.  This presence is a direct result of the inner work that you're doing.  You'll need to complete at least 20 shamanic healing sessions for certification.​
Completion of 20 Shamanic Healing Sessions (as the "Shamanic Healer")
​Gaining confidence, mastery, and even elegance in shamanic healing skills takes practice, time, and experience.  You'll be submitting documentation of 20 healing sessions working with clients.  Once documentation is received and all other requirements are met, you'll receive your certificate.   
Timing of Completion of Requirements
While it is possible to complete all requirements for the Shamanic Healer Certification within 1 year of your acceptance into the program, you may decide a slower pace, taking up to 3 years to complete all of the requirements.  All requirements must be completed within 3 years to receive your certification.  

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