Shamanic Healing for Veterans with PTSD: A Case Series.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) January 1, 2017 Helané Wahbeh, Lauri Shainsky, Angela Weaver et al. 13 citations
A structured shamanic healing protocol was developed and tested with six veterans (average age 49.3) who had posttraumatic stress disorder. The protocol included components such as power animal retrieval, soul retrieval, and forgiveness practices. The intervention was found feasible and acceptable, with no major adverse events reported. Preliminary data on PTSD symptoms, quality of life, and spiritual wellness were collected, but no efficacy conclusions can be drawn from this small case series. The authors suggest that future research is needed to evaluate whether shamanic healing can be an effective therapy for veterans with PTSD.