Soul Retrieval

A groundbreaking synthesis of cross-cultural shamanic traditions and modern psychotherapy for trauma recovery.

With warmth and compassion, Sandra Ingerman describes the dramatic results of combining soul retrieval with contemporary psychological concepts in this visionary work that revives the ancient shamanic tradition of soul retrieval for healing emotional and physical illness.

Ingerman maps the historical cross-cultural roots of the shamanic journey while illustrating how modern crises such as abuse, grief, and chronic illness precipitate the loss of vital essence.

Case studies demonstrate the profound personal shifts that occur when lost aspects of the self are tracked, welcomed home, and reintegrated alongside therapeutic support.

This revised and updated edition includes a new afterword by the author.

• Shamanic Healing: Restores vital essence that separates during emotional shock, physical trauma, or serious illness by journeying into nonordinary reality.
• Cross-Cultural Traditions: Explores historical methods of soul retrieval documented across Siberian, Central Asian, and indigenous cultures worldwide.
• Contemporary Psychology: Bridges ancient trance techniques with modern understandings of dissociation, inner-child work, and emotional recovery.
• Guided Self-Care Exercises: Features practical meditations and rituals for discernment, establishing energetic boundaries, and integrating returned vital parts.