Sacred Self, Sacred Relationships: Healing the World for Seven Generations - Softcover

Jones, Blackwolf; Jones, Gina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156838789X ISBN 13: 9781568387895

Publisher: Hazelden, 2002

Synopsis

The ripple effect of hope and healing--which begins within each of us--extends outward through our relationships with the power to transform the world. This is the vision and promise of Blackwolf and Gina Jones in their latest book, Sacred Self, Sacred Relationships.

Drawing upon Native American teachings as well as their professional work in the fields of health and spirituality, the authors explore how global change begins with personal change. Through our loving commitment to improve ourselves and heal our relationships, we become engaged in the process of changing the world for the better--today and tomorrow.

Key features and benefits:

• authors lecture widely on Native wisdom and spirituality
• explores the concept of how to effect positive change
• imparts a hopeful, empowering message

About this title

About the Author:

As a respected Ojibway Elder, insightful author, and sought after licensed psychotherapist Blackwolf (Robert Jones M.S.) brings an electrifying healing presence to workshops, seminars, and gatherings.Blackwolf has blended ancient tribal healing remedies with contemporary approaches to profoundly redirect societal inequities and defuse cultural abuse. These effective teachings promote healthy balance through unique humor, storytelling, and candid observations. Consequently, participants are moved to review and redefine their present value system responses towards self and others.This presenter is a necessary guest because his native spiritual wisdom speaks clearly on both individual and collective levels. These age old understandings enhance and expand former awarenesses hidden within current societal programming. Participants, thereby, find a strong sense of belonging and feel newfound connections to both the spiritual and physical laws of the universe.Blackwolf has taught Ojibway culture at the University of Wisconsin and has co-authored three books currently distributed in ten countries. The Healing Drum, Listen to the Drum, and Earth Dance Drum can be obtained through most bookstores in North America.Blackwolf is an elder of Ojibway tribal heritage. He grew up on the Lac Corte Oreilles reservation in Northwestern Wisconsin and learned from his elders, ancient tribal ways and Wisdom.After serving in the Korean conflict, and attending pre-law school at Marquette University, Blackwolf fell victim to alcoholism for twenty years. Since 1977 he has enjoyed continuous sobriety and went on to become a licensed psychotherapist specializing in addictionolgy. What he has brought to the clinical arena is old age tribal healing remedies coupled with contemporary approaches.Blackwolf is an international speaker and workshop presenter. He has also taught Ojibway culture at the University of Wisconsin. Blackwolf now resides in Greenbay, Wisconsin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hazelden
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 156838789X
• ISBN 13: 9781568387895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208