Soul Retrieval
Shamanic Healing for Soul Loss

What is a Shaman?

The shaman has one foot in our physical world and one foot in the spirit world.   Shamans treat the spiritual causes of illness by traveling between these two worlds to retrieve ancient wisdom and lost power.

Shamanism is not a religion.  It is a spiritual healing practice in which the shaman journeys to work with his spirit teachers, power animals, medicine helpers and allies to get information and facilitate healing.

What is Soul Loss?

Shamans believe the soul is free to leave the body.  When we talk about the soul in this way, we are describing our life force, our essence, that part of us that keeps us alive and thriving.  Soul loss occurs when a part of the free soul leaves the body and does not return on its own.  There are many different ways this can happen.

Soul loss can occur as a protective mechanism.   For example, part of the soul leaves to avoid injury when a person is involved in an automobile accident, or to avoid dealing with grief after the death of a loved one.   If a person is in an abusive situation, the soul may leave to try to protect itself from the abuse.  War, trauma, abuse, divorce, death, surgery, addictions and natural disasters can all be causes of soul loss.  The soul leaves the body in an attempt to survive the experience.  

We can also give away parts of our soul to those we love, such as our spouses, children, family and friends.   We may do this voluntarily in an attempt to protect our loved ones, or to try to share ourselves with them. In fact, this sharing of our soul burdens the other person.  Why?  Because that person cannot use a soul that is not their own.

Just as we can give away parts of our soul, we can also take parts of another person's soul.   This is called soul stealing and it can happen innocently, without even meaning to.   For example, a person who is very sick may look upon a person who is vibrant and healthy and say "I wish I had their energy", and he takes some of it, thinking he will feel better.  Or an old person may look at a beautiful child and envy his youth.  Again, the soul part he has stolen does not benefit him because it is not his own soul.  

How do I know if I have Soul Loss?

Soul loss is comparable to the psychological concept of disassociation.  The lost soul fragment may function separately and independently, and even without memory.   The soul fragment waits in the non-ordinary reality (the spirit world) because it doesn't know when the trauma is over and whether it is safe to return.

The physical symptoms of soul loss include fatigue, addictions, depression, sadness, a feeling that something is missing, loss of memory, apathy, hopelessness, suicidal tendencies, post traumatic stress syndrome, low self-esteem, neediness, jealousy, resentment and self-sabotaging behavior.  The person may try to fill the spiritual void by obsessing over material objects.

What is Shamanic Soul Retrieval and how can it help?

In a Soul Retrieval, the shaman journeys to the non-ordinary reality and retrieves the soul fragment with the help of his spirit teachers and allies.  The shaman then blows each soul fragment back into the body, slowly and with the intent of filling the person's body with this vital piece of lost soul. 

Each person's experience after soul retrieval is unique.  You may feel more joyful, lighter, more present and grounded in your body.   You may become conscious of unhealthy behaviors and feel the need to change those behaviors.    You may experience an improved state of well-being.   You may be able to move forward on an issue that has been troubling you.  The difference may be subtle and you may not immediately recognize the difference.

What can I expect during a Soul Retrieval?

Prior to working with you, we will create sacred space - a safe environment for the work being done for you.    We will ask you to lie down in a comfortable position.   If you cannot lie down comfortably, you may also sit in a chair.

We will discuss with you your reasons for requesting a Soul Retrieval.   We will then journey to our Spirit Teachers and Medicine Helpers in the non-ordinary reality and ask for their assistance on your behalf.

It is important for you to understand that the Spirits do the actual work of the soul retrieval, and their guidance is crucial for success.  Nothing could be done without their help.  The Spirits may take us back to the place and time where your soul loss occurred.  We may or may not be given the reasons why the soul departed.  We will get as much of your story as possible, but please understand that these details are not necessary for a successful Soul Retrieval.

Typically, one to three soul fragments may be returned.   We adhere to the counsel of our Spirit Teachers on these matters.  At this time, we will also ask whether there is a Power Animal that would be willing to assist you with your healing. 

The healing process does not end with the Soul Retrieval.   Following your Soul Retrieval, you will need to welcome those parts of yourself home, and to integrate them back into your life.    Your practitioner will discuss this with you at the conclusion of your Soul Retrieval Journey.

This can be done in many ways.    You may wish to celebrate by having a dinner party, setting a place for each part that is returned.   You may wish to go to a movie, talk a walk in the woods, etc.    Only you can know the best way to celebrate the return of your soul.

Things You Should Do to Prepare for the Journey

• Get plenty of rest the night before your Soul Retrieval appointment.

• Avoid all recreational drugs and alcohol for at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.

• Feel free to bring a friend.  Sometimes there are emotional releases during a soul retrieval.  If so, you may want someone there who can support you during that process.

We are happy to help you in every way we can during this process.

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Valerie serves as the Director for The Institute for Shamanic and
Indigenous Studies at the College of Metaphysical Studies
in Clearwater, Florida.