Shamanic Work with the Inner Child. Part I New Paths to Healing. Advanced Workshop

The advanced workshop "Shamanic Work with the Inner Child" is based on the knowledge, skills and experiences collected during the basic workshop "The Magic of Shamanism" conducted by Arvick Baghramian. It is unique in that it does not appear as a module of the Arvick Shamanic School.

This will be the first part of this advanced workshop. A second part is also planned, for people who will take part in the first part.

Completion of a beginner's course is required: The Magic of Shamanism.”Participants should travel freely and have a good relationship with their Spirit Guides.

During this course, participants will embark on a Journey to heal their childhood experiences by introducing shamanic techniques into therapeutic work with the Inner Child.

The Inner Child, a concept first coined by psychologist Carl Jung, is the subconscious personality consisting of the learned behaviors and psychological patterns of our younger self. Although the archetypal inner child is associated with qualities such as playfulness, creativity, hope, and innocence, when this child experiences trauma, it can have a significant negative impact on our lives and psychological structure.

Although working with the Inner Child is powerful in its own right, the use of shamanic healing methods in working with the Child greatly increases the therapeutic potential of these techniques. During the workshop, participants will find, connect and understand their Inner Child through specially designed shamanic journeys and other shamanic healing techniques, using this powerful encounter for healing and development.

They will focus not only on reliving their childhood, giving themselves what they did not receive as a child and healing their Inner Child, but also on discovering and reconnecting with the child's enormous creative abilities. Thanks to this, you learn how to use this source of inner wisdom in your life.

The idea that childhood experiences shape who we are has now become common knowledge. What we go through as children, the sum of our experiences and relationships, has a direct impact on the way we live in the world, our beliefs, and our emotional and physical disposition. Understanding and healing our childhood experiences is therefore one of the keys to a happier and more fulfilling life.

We invite you to meet once again with an extraordinary teacher - a Contemporary Shaman-Therapist, who created a unique system using shamanism in therapeutic work, author of the book "The Magic of Shamanism".

Shamanism is the oldest human tradition of spiritual practice and healing. Its roots go back to the beginnings of humanity. The shaman is considered by many to be the ancient predecessor of the physician and psychotherapist. Although many people associate the practice of shamanism with Native American and exotic cultures, it is a worldwide phenomenon, and shamanic practices occurred almost everywhere. The shamanic heritage is within each of us and as human beings, we all have the ability to do shamanic work, to travel to the spiritual world and meet teachers there.

In traditional societies, the shaman travels to the spirit worlds to seek help or healing for members of his community. This is achieved by entering an altered state of consciousness, usually achieved by listening to the monotonous sound of a drum or rattle. Contemporary shamanic therapy, although it uses many principles of indigenous shamanism, is different from the shamanism practiced in traditional communities. For example, rather than relying on a shaman or therapist, the person does most of the shamanic travel and work by contacting their guides directly. This ancient practice, which has survived thousands of years around the world, is one of the most effective healing techniques in human history.

Arvick Baghramian advanced workshops in Poland (participation in advanced workshops requires completing the "Magic of Shamanism" workshop for beginners):"In my therapeutic work, I am guided by the philosophy of reclaiming one's own power - this is the basis of all the techniques I use and teach to others. This means that anyone can learn these techniques and practice them on their own after workshops or completion of therapy. Shamanism, Reiki, Conscious Breathing and the Personal Totemic Pole process are very different techniques, but they are powerful and give the power thanks to which we are no longer dependent on a therapist or teacher and provide the tools needed to develop, transform and reach for a full life joy, love and freedom. I use each of these techniques as needed to help those I work with discover their own potential, experience transformation, regain health and personal power. However, I consider myself a shamanic therapist first and foremost, and I practice and teach all over the world, and my headquarters is in Barcelona, Spain.

Arvick Baghramian

REPORT AFTER THE BEGINNERS' WORKSHOP "THE MAGIC OF SHAMANISM" IN NOWY KAWKÓW:

Basic workshop entitled “The Magic of Shamanism – The Healing Power of the Shamanic Journey” with Arvick Baghramian – a contemporary shaman/therapist, was an extraordinary and totally transformative experience for me. I have participated in many shamanic workshops, we have been organizing them at our Here and Now center for years, but working with Arvick in June 2019 was something completely new - extremely intensive shamanic training, hour by hour, day by day, from morning to late at night. Knowledge instantly transformed into direct experience.

It was a practical learning of shamanism from scratch, as in a shamanic school - what is a Shamanic Journey, how to do it in a safe way for yourself and others, what are its next stages. What is the difference between traveling to the Upper, Middle and Lower worlds? Who can we meet there and what knowledge can we receive from Them? How to summon your Guardian and Assistant Spirits. How to formulate the intention of the Journey and ask questions of the beings/spirits we will meet there. What is a shamanic rattle and how to use it when invoking the Four Directions, before starting the Journey, and during healing. Knowing why the shamanic drum is so important to the shaman and learning shamanic drumming. What rhythms start the Journey and which ones summon us from Other Worlds. How to summon  Nature Spirits and how to talk to animals, stones, trees and clouds. Not only how to see and hear the invisible, but also how to communicate with these Worlds and Beings. What do our dreams and visions mean? How to summon your Personal Spirit Guardian and Power Animal. And most importantly - what is Shamanic Healing and how you can perform it for yourself and your loved ones... And all this during only less than four days of workshops!!  Everything is presented in an orderly, logical way, perfectly appealing to our "Western, not very shamanic-mystical minds."

Intensive work with Arvick during our workshop had its specific rhythm - first knowledge, mandatory notes, and in a moment the whole group was lying on the floor with blindfolds, and Arvick was beating the rhythm on the drum to introduce us to the Shamanic Journey - where everyone, at their own rhythm and time, went through their own individual lessons. Until he succeeded. No lesson, no stage could be missed - if someone failed at something, e.g. Journey to the Lower World (even though he had previously been to the Upper Middle World without any problems), he repeated the Journey until he succeeded. And then we come back and there are tears of joy in our eyes, a shared exchange of experiences, amazing stories and tales. And immediately, another stage of shamanic knowledge and another Journey...

The most amazing thing was that in ordinary life, each of us, the participants of this workshop, is someone completely normal, standing firmly on the ground, firmly rooted in work and family. People from all over Poland came to the workshop - an accountant, a doctor, a mechanic, a teacher, a therapist, a writer. Most of us have not even had any experience with shamanism before. And none of us could have imagined that we could experience, meet, see and heal so much in just a few days.Each participant of our group of over 20 people has made their own Shamanic Journey to the three worlds many times and each has undergone personal Shamanic Healing.  He met his Power Animal, the Guardians, and not only understood, but also felt that the Invisible World around us is as real as our earthly world.  And that the Gates to it, after meeting Arvick, will remain open to us forever.”

(Maja Wołosiewicz-Towalska)

ADVANCED COURSES WITH ARVICK BAGHRAMIAN:

Practicing Shamanism: Basic Course (Module I)

Shamanic therapy is a unique method in which the therapist plays the role of an intermediary, while the real therapists are always spiritual teachers. The skill of a shamanic therapist is to support the client in gaining direct contact with his or her own spiritual teachers and deepening their relationship. Another important task of the therapist is to teach the client to formulate effective intentions for shamanic journeys and understand the language of spiritual teachers. Since the main principle of shamanic therapy is to increase personal power, the therapist does not interpret the messages from the client's teachers, but helps her or him understand them on his or her own.

During this five-day intensive course, we discuss in detail the ethics and basic techniques of shamanic therapy. All participants have the opportunity to experience the role of both a therapist and a client. We will learn how to understand the meaning and teachings of our journeys and connect with the wisdom and power of their messages. During this course, we will also learn how to create a safe environment to work with the life issues presented by clients. Most importantly, we will learn how to encourage both clients and ourselves to introduce messages from spirits into our everyday lives, or, as shamans say, confirm words with actions.

This course is intended both for people who want to use shamanic techniques in working with their own clients, and for those who just want to deepen their personal practice. Completion of the beginner's course "The Magic of Shamanism" is required.

Practicing Shamanism: Advanced Course (Module II)

This course is a continuation, deepening and extension of the basic shamanic course. The advanced shamanic therapy course is designed to deepen the theoretical understanding of shamanism as a spiritual practice as well as to expand and develop our skills as effective therapists and travelers. During this course, we will learn more advanced and creative ways of working with clients, significantly deepen and develop our relationship with spiritual teachers, and achieve a deeper understanding of the magic of shamanic therapy in the spiritual world. During this course, participants will also have the opportunity to observe each other at work, thus developing their own listening and advising skills.  This course is not just for people who do shamanic work with others. Although he focuses on working with clients, his most important task is to support the personal development of participants. This is a five-day away course.

It is required to complete the beginner's course "The Magic of Shamanism" and "Practicing Shamanism", Module I.

Shamanic Extraction Healing Training (removing blockages accumulated in spiritual bodies)Participants are introduced to the extraction method and learn how to notice, sense and remove localized diseases and pain related to spiritual factors. This is one of the two most important elements of shamanic healing training, the other being soul retrieval. Extraction involves removing blockages accumulated in our spiritual bodies. While soul retrieval serves to restore separated parts of ourselves, extraction removes foreign elements from the spiritual body that may negatively impact our well-being on a spiritual, mental and physical level. Extraction work is an essential tool in the practice of every healer-shaman, but knowledge of the technique or experience of soul recovery is not required of participants. Shamanic Extraction Healing Training workshops are intended for people who want to use shamanic healing in their practice with others. These four-day workshops are also for people who are looking for ways to achieve personal healing and deep exploration of their own health, both mental and physical.  Participants will be introduced to the most advanced techniques of self-discovery and healing.

Prior participation in the workshop for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism" and in the workshop "Practicing Shamanism, Module I" is required. Participants must have travel experience and a relationship with spiritual teachers.

Soul Retrieval: Working with Soul Loss

In traditional shamanic cultures, it is recognized that most physical and psychological problems result from loss of soul or power. Many people report feeling incomplete or separated from themselves or their surroundings. Shamans believe that traumatic experiences can cause us to lose a piece of our soul, making us disempowered and vulnerable. Most shamanic healing practices are focused primarily on the maintenance, protection and care of the soul. If a fragment of the soul is lost, the shaman goes on a journey to the spiritual world to recover it. Reclaiming your soul helps you become whole and deal with difficult situations in life with greater strength. In this course, we will discuss in detail the topic of soul loss and its impact on life. Participants will learn to work with issues of soul loss, explore the experience of partial soul loss due to personal trauma and illness, and learn how to track down a lost soul and restore its essence to the person who has lost it. The course also discusses life after soul retrieval and how to lead a healthier lifestyle after healing. Participants will both experience soul recovery for themselves and help others in this process. They will also receive detailed instructions on working with clients after the soul retrieval process through shamanic journeys, rituals and ceremonies. This work leads to long-term healing.

Prior participation in the workshop for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism" and in the workshop "Practicing Shamanism, Module I" is required. Participants must have travel experience and a relationship with spiritual teachers.

Relationships and Shamanism: Seeing Relationships Through the Eyes of Spirits

Relationships are our life. We are constantly connected to everything and everyone around us. In these advanced workshops, participants will learn the magic of establishing relationships, loving and living with joy by exploring relationships with themselves and the world around them.

Although these workshops focus on intimate relationships, we will also look at relationships at every stage of life (with parents, friends, children, bosses, and most importantly, with ourselves). Thanks to the help and wisdom of the spirits, participants will have the opportunity to clearly define what they really want in a relationship and gain deeper knowledge about themselves, their own understanding and expectations.  These workshops will take participants on a journey to the place where they first received information about relationships and the reasons why they form them or not. By traveling to spiritual teachers, we will learn about our own limiting belief systems that may be holding us back from forming relationships, discover how to enrich existing relationships, and learn to recognize false ways of communicating love and good intentions to others.

This is a three-day on-site course. Completion of the beginner's shamanism course "The Magic of Shamanism" is required.

Shamanic Divination TrainingThe art of shamanic divination using objects is over 10,000 years old. One of the classic tasks of a shaman is to travel to an extraordinary reality to obtain answers to questions, both at the request of others and for oneself. Workshop participants have the opportunity to take part in divination (diagnostic) journeys and learn various shamanic tools and techniques that have been used for a long time to help themselves and other participants. In their shamanic quest for knowledge, they learn, like the shamans of old, how to talk to plant and animal spirits, how to use quartz crystals, and find enlightening wisdom in visions.

Requirements: Completion of shamanic workshops for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism".

Personal Totem Pole

This powerful process using guided visualization and deep relaxation is a unique combination of three elements: Carl Gustav Jung's active imagination technique, the Eastern tradition of understanding the human being as a system of interconnected energy centers (chakras), and the Native American practice of talking to animals and learning from them. This process was developed by Dr. E.S. Gallegos and aims to deeply explore, understand and heal various aspects of our interior.

Visualization with specific images is a powerful tool that has been successfully used for healing and self-development for centuries. People are creatures with imagination. We actively imagine things until we are told it's wrong, and then we gradually learn to trust authority instead of our own inner voice. The process of creating a Personal Totem Pole is intended to restore the inner voice to the role of a trusted life partner. It is a truly powerful, useful and flexible tool that supports and enhances self-awareness, self-confidence and creativity in all areas of life.

During this two-day workshop, participants will use deep visualization and relaxation to learn about the animals representing each chakra, or energy center. By learning how to effectively interact with chakra animals, whose identity, state and personality reveal various aspects of each person's psyche, participants will gain a very effective tool for self-diagnosis and healing. This course is the beginning of a restorative and transformative journey back to yourself in the company of chakra animals - those aspects of ourselves that we may have chosen to forget.

Requirements: Completion of shamanic workshops for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism".

IN POLAND IN 2018, THE GALAKTYKA PUBLISHING HOUSE WAS PUBLISHED THE BOOK ARVICK BAGHRAMIAN "THE MAGIC OF SHMANISM. THE HEALING POWER OF A SHAMANIC JOURNEY":

“The healer is within each of us and when you are ready, he will surely manifest himself within you.”

This is a book about Arvick Baghramian's life journey, about her path to shamanism and about the paths of many other people, but above all it is a book about the shamanic journey and its healing power. Arvick Baghramian in The Magic of Shamanism focuses on the use of shamanic practices as a strengthening, empowering tool. It considers health and healing issues from the perspective of various cultures, discusses the nature of spirits and spirituality, and, looking at various principles of shamanic practices from around the world, tries to show and explore the magic of shamanic journeys. This book also talks about contemporary forms of shamanism, in particular neoshamanism (core shamanism), a modern shamanic therapy supporting the treatment of both mental and somatic diseases.

Over recent years, Arvick Baghramian has been conducting workshops on neoshamanism in Great Britain, the United States, Israel, Spain, Poland and the Scandinavian countries. Her initial dissertation research at Newcastle University on shamanic practice evolved into the larger project that resulted in this book.

Review by Renata Arendt-Dziurdzikowska (personal development trainer, journalist, coach, book author):Contemporary shaman Arvick Baghramian proposes a journey through the healing culture known for thousands of years - shamanism. It answers almost all the questions that come to our minds, Westerners, when we think about this tradition. How does it all work? Where does a shaman get his healing powers? What is a shamanic journey? She analyzes the connections of shamanism with psychotherapy, medicine and the concepts of Carl Gustav Jung (in her opinion, Jung went on shamanic journeys). But more importantly, it suggests how we can learn to travel in such a way as to discover the magic and mystery of the world beyond the agreed reality, because "the ability to travel magically is our innate ability." Thanks to Baghramian, we discover a vehicle of transformation that allows us to reach the layers of wisdom and power, heal and strengthen ourselves and others.

REPORTS AFTER THE ARVICK BAGHRAMIAN WORKSHOP IN POLAND AT THE CENTER HERE AND NOW:

"Arvick - an extraordinary person, a teacher who, with full understanding and attention, gives tips on how to read yourself. Shamanism "methodology" - a wonderful way for systematized, analytical, Central European beings. Arvick leads, shows, explains. It helps with the process and interpretation.  However, the most important work is done with yourself... These workshops for beginners are a piece of work - powerful, revealing.  My shamanic journeys during the workshop formed a logical whole, as if step by step... The workshops confirmed my belief that the dreams we have - and I have a lot of them - are also processes, shamanic journeys... I am returning to "normality" with knowledge, tools and the awareness that I have shamanic dreams. And this is powerful material to work with... Arvick is a wonderful, lovely, wonderful person. I am happy that I could meet her. You need to get to know such people and give yourself a chance!”(Paulina)

"Just being with Arvick gives me a sense of security and love. The healing power flowing from shamanic journeys into myself is very intense. What did the workshops give me? They allowed me to see again the awareness of the very essence of my life." (Iza)

"Arvick is a wonderful, warm and loving person. He leads the group with great attentiveness, giving each participant space for individual work. Experience, knowledge and practice are visible in every word and gesture. The methodology of the workshop is brilliant. Step by step, through instructions, rules, guidelines, they guide everyone through shamanic journeys - safely and with great joy of discovery. One of the best workshops in my experience"

"Great workshop! I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who would like to develop spiritually, anyone interested in shamanism."

"The workshop with Arvick gave me what I expected and much more. I received organized, clear knowledge about shamanic journeys. Additionally, I met a wonderful, warm person, attentive to each workshop participant. And a wonderful group of open people..."

"A wonderful workshop with a wonderful Arvick, a beautiful Being. Among good people, in a beautiful, very hospitable and friendly place, with wonderful hosts. A powerful, good, transforming meeting. Thank you Arvick!" (Sara)

“”Very interesting and deep workshop. Arvick is an amazing person, a wonderful teacher and an oasis of peace and patience. I can't wait for the next workshops. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in self-development, shamanism and helping others. A charming place, full of positive energy and wonderful people. Peace and quiet close to nature, super-delicious food!”

"I am full of gratitude for the meeting with the shaman-teacher. I am impressed by the workshop conducted by Arvick - with the responsibility she also passed on to us. At this workshop I received what I needed: knowledge, explanation, experience, healing. The workshop provides a great basis for further development on the shamanic path" (Izabela)

"A very interesting time. Arvick is a wonderful person, full of warmth, joy, very charming. She is also strongly rooted in reality - this is very interesting, considering the topic of the workshops! I am very satisfied and I am looking forward to the next workshops""I wanted to philosophize for a few days off, but the group of philosophers didn't gather, so I took a completely different path, I joined the Arvick shamanic group. I talked to the trees, to the birds, to the wolves as they can, without words looking into my eyes. I felt closeness and friendship, a return to the source. I can be there whenever I want, I can be whoever I want and with whom I want, if I want it. The power is with me” (Andrzej)

CLASS SCHEDULE:

THE WORKSHOP IS TRANSLATED FROM ENGLISH TO POLISH!

DEADLINE:

October 23-25, 2026  (Friday – Sunday)

October 23 at 10 a.m. on Friday

October 25 at 14/15 on Sunday

WORKSHOP PRICE

Participants organize their own accommodation and meals.

CONTACT:

CENTER BANK ACCOUNT:

Here and NowBANK PKO BP92 1020 3541 0000 5502 0206 3410

BIC (Swift): BPKOPLPWIBAN: PL92 1020 3541 0000 5502 0206 3410 (account in PLN)IBAN: PL27 1020 3541 0000 5202 0364 3111 (account in EUR)

Arvick Baghramian

I am a psychotherapist specializing in helping children and adults who experienced sexual violence in childhood. It was working with these people that led me towards shamanism and other healing techniques that I have been using and passing on to others since the 1980s. Working with this particularly traumatized group of people made me realize that traditional, verbal therapies, although effective to a certain stage, have serious shortcomings when it comes to helping in the full healing of old wounds and traumas, transformation of life and regaining power. In search of more powerful techniques, I started Play Therapy, NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis, and then practiced and taught Reiki, Conscious Breathing and the Personal Totem Pole visualization technique. I learned the basics of shamanism in the 1990s during workshops conducted by Jonathan Horwitz at the Scandinavian Center for the Study of Shamanism.  I studied with Jonathan for several years and since then I have been practicing and teaching shamanism all over the world. Even though I run workshops and teach others how to conduct shamanic therapy, I never stop learning new things. Since 2008, I have been studying intensively at the Michael Harner Foundation for Shamanic Studies in the USA. In my therapeutic practice I use shamanism, Reiki, conscious breathing, visualization and visual arts. I use each of these techniques as needed to help those I work with discover their own potential, experience transformation, and regain health and personal power. However, I consider myself primarily a shamanic therapist, and while I regularly conduct workshops on Reiki, Conscious Breathing and the Personal Totem Pole, in private practice I rely mainly on shamanism. Thanks to the workshops, I have traveled all over the world, and over the last 20 years, I have conducted workshops not only in Spain, where I currently live, but also in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Poland. In 2007, my second book "The Magic of Shamanism" was published in the UK by the Book Guild publishing house. A second edition was published by Guid Publications, with a Spanish translation. The book is also available in Polish version. I also developed a therapeutic Discovery game to facilitate communication between children and parents, teachers or therapists in a fun and exciting way. The game was published in 2008 and is available in several languages ​​(English, Spanish, Hebrew and Polish).

Nofit ItzhakNofit Itzhak is a psychological anthropologist with a PhD from the University of California, San Diego. She is a specialist in the anthropology of healing and religion. She has been practicing, researching, and writing about shamanism and other therapeutic and healing practices for the past twenty years. Her work on shamanism, especially soul recovery and loss, has been published in academic and popular journals. Her article titled “Making Selves and Meet Others in Neo-Shamanic Healing” won the prestigious Richard Condon Award from the Society for Psychological Anthropology. Nofit lives in Barcelona, ​​where he works at the Rovira i Virgili University as a researcher and lecturer. Previously, she was a faculty member at the University of California, San Diego, where she taught courses in psychological and medical anthropology, focusing on topics such as religious, ritual, and indigenous healing, effectiveness, and the therapeutic process. She has collaborated with Arvic Baghramian for the past twenty years to create training, courses and other content on healing and shamanic practice. Throughout her career, Nofit has worked with practicing shamans in Israel, Europe and the United States.