Seeped in tradition from the earliest times in cultures all around the globe, shamanism can be defined as a way of life in which practitioners enter altered states of consciousness at will so that they may journey to other realms to retrieve wisdom and energy from compassionate helping spirits in order to serve their community by providing healing on a spiritual level to its' people, animals, and the earth.

​Patricia A. Jones, LCSW, PLLC, a shamanic practitioner, has received intensive training and initiations through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. She has also traveled to Peru with Shamanic Voyages on an expedition to study with Shamans of the Peruvian Andes tradition.

The Foundation For Shamanic Studies founded by Michael Harner is dedicated to the preservation, study, and teaching of shamanic knowledge for the welfare of the Planet and its inhabitants.
http://www.shamanism.org

Shamanic Voyages is dedicated to providing those interested in Shamanism the opportunity for cultural exchange with other Shamanic and indigenous communities worldwide.
shamanicvoyages.com

Services for spiritual healing:

Shamanic Services require an hour to 1 1/2 hours dependent on the needs of the participant and the service(s) provided, determined with help by the spirit world in concert with the participant's wishes.
​Sliding fee scale or by barter arrangement available depending on circumstance; please inquire

For Services available, see descriptions below.
Ceremonial work and drum healing occurs with all healing sessions
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Power Animal Retrieval

In the shamanic world, it is believed that from childhood and beyond, one must possess power animals; animal spirits that reside with the individual adding power and wellness to their lives. Each power animal carries with it attributes and wisdom of its' specific nature to provide help with a specific issue or teach a specific lesson during a time in the individual's life when it is needed most. 

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​Power Soul Retrieval

Portions of one's soul, one's essence or life force, is believed to have the ability to flee when faced with an emotional or physical trauma, scare or loss. This occurs as a means to protect oneself from pain. The problem that exists is in the soul part not returning on it's own; it may be lost or not aware that it's safe to return. Soul retrieval is necessary to restore a person's vitality, health and wellness.

Divination

Shamanic divination is the ancient practice of asking for and receiving information and guidance from helping, compassionate spirit guides about a situation in the past, present or the future.




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​Dreamwork

Big dreams are experiences in life not easily forgotten as they stay long after the person awakens with a sense that a message was being given through the power of the dream. Shamanic practitioners help secure these messages from dreams intended for guidance, to provide answers to questions of meaning and purpose, and to heal.

Extraction Healing

Shamanic extraction is the healing method of diagnosing and removing intrusions or misplaced energy in the body that doesn't belong there and may cause illness. This energy may come from stress, storing of emotions, past or present illnesses or injuries. From the shaman perspective, it doesn't matter the reason that the misplaced energy is there, just that it's misplaced and needs to be removed.
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Psychopomp Work

Otherwise known as the leading of the souls, psychopomp work is helping to locate the soul of a loved one that has passed on yet still residing in this world, find its' way to a place in the other realm where it may rest and be at peace. This compassionate, sacred work can provide great comfort and healing to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

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SHAMANIC JOURNEY DRUM CIRCLE

For those with journey experience, this circle provides the opportunity to drum and do journey work together
for the spiritual healing of ourselves, the earth, and community.
Held on the first Saturday of every month from 1:00pm-3:00pm
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NEXT CIRCLE: Cancelled until Further Notice 

SHAMANIC JOURNEY CLASS

For adults of all ages who want to learn about Shamanism along with the classic art of journeying, this class is for you!
You will receive beginning education about Shamanism and information to practice how to journey in this supportive, structured setting. Integrating this practice into your life for spiritual healing will be discussed.
This class may be scheduled as an individual session, or with a group of up to 8 participants.
For those new to the Shamanic way, this class is a prerequisite to join the Journey Drum Circle.
Scheduled according to need prior to the monthly Shamanic Journey Drum Circle.
Contact Patricia for scheduling and for fee information


**NEW!!**
FOR FAMILIES:
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LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!!

This class is open to families so that you and your child(ren) may learn about shamanism together and the ancient art of journeying.
Power Animal Retrievals will occur and education around the meaning, use, and care of these special guides to benefit you and your child in your daily lives will be provided. Allow up to 2 hours.

Contact Patricia for scheduling and for fee information

​​SHAMANIC TRAINING and WORKSHOPS:
offered at:
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Spensien Inspired at The Little White Cottage
a subsidiary of
Patricia A. Jones, LCSW, PLLC
379 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
(716)805-7324

OR FOR YOUR MEMBERS AT YOUR LOCATION-PLEASE INQUIRE FOR RATES AND AVAILABILITY

REMEMBERING YOUR SHAMANIC SOUL STORY, A WORKSHOP SERIES​

Would you like to awaken your inner knowing in remembering your true essence and the ancient wisdom that is at the root of every culture?  Through interlacing her knowledge and multitude of experiences as a Psychotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and Reiki Master, Patricia Jones offers this Shamanic Workshop Series with an abundance of compassion, insight and sensitivity, all while using her collective gifts in providing a beautifully meaningful and spiritually rich experience.

Level 1: Waterfalls and MountainTops

Two day Workshop 

​For those new to the world of shamanism with a desire to remember our ancient wisdom ways, this weekend workshop will focus on the basic tenets of core shamanism available to all of us.  Included will be teachings and practice on how to enter into alternate states of consciousness at will and the use of the classic shamanic method of journeying to explore the other worldly realms/dimensions where you will meet and retrieve your power animal and spirit helper to gain help, support and guidance in your life.  You will learn beginning shamanic methods to gain insight about your own life and how to provide guidance to others.  Ways to integrate shamanism into your daily life to foster peace, healing and spiritual growth will be experienced and discussed.  The opportunity to experience the deep beneficial effects of ceremonial work and a drum healing will be offered, and honoring  nature and receiving her gifts will be sprinkled throughout this weekend workshop. 

Please bring:  A rattle of any kind, a drum (the hand-held type with a beater works well however any variety will do), eye covering such as a bandanna or scarf, and a journal to record your journeys.

Level 2: Rainbows and Pixie dust 

One day Workshop

For those who have taken Level 1 (Waterfalls and MountainTops) and/or have practiced their journeying skills and are developing relationships with their power animal(s) and/or spirit guide(s), this workshop will focus on the ancient practice of divination to gain help, guidance and insights into your own life and for others. Several divination methods will be taught and practiced all while working on deepening your relationships with your spirit guides. Ways to integrate Shamanism into your daily life to foster peace, healing and spiritual growth will be experienced and discussed. The opportunity to experience the deep beneficial effects of ceremonial work and a drum healing will be offered, and honoring nature and receiving her gifts will be sprinkled throughout this weekend workshop.

Please bring: A rattle of any kind, a drum (the hand-held type with a beater works well however any variety will do), eye covering such as a bandanna or scarf, and a journal to record your journeys.

"rainbow". noun. any display of the colors of the spectrum produced by dispersion of light*
"pixie dust". noun. a substance or influence with an apparent magical effect that brings great success or luck*
*oxford dictionary