General Info
Do not remit payment for a course until you have contacted Kelley and established course plans. Prior to beginning a course, I ask each student to write an entrance essay including but not limited to requirements I send you. This personal essay is to give me an understanding of your goals, your experience, and skills. It helps me understand the level of mentoring sought in addition to class, and gives me a foundation to draw in making suggestions to help you stay on track with your goals through the course. Expect that we will remain in touch outside each class, in addition to discussing homework and feedback.
Please be prepared to communicate your progress openly. It is this rapport that you seek as much as instruction, to begin creating your network of support on your shamanic path. Each course will have various essay requirements, and some will have more hands-on objectives about which you are expected to report, either in writing, audio or video journaling. There may be others working on the same course as yourself, with whom you can interact. You do not have to divulge anything you don’t want to, but sharing your information and insight often helps others. Moreover, speaking your truth empowers your truth.
Introductory classes are self-paced and solo-based, meaning assignments and feedback are only seen by Kelley and individual students. There are public boards to discuss topics with other students taking your course. Introductory classes can be begun and completed at any time, though no more quickly than 4-6 weeks is a suggested interval for completion.
Intermediate courses and Advanced courses are on a set session with scheduled assignments to be turned in by a specific day each week. These courses are group-based, where students can interact with each other and will do journey work for each other. This format includes all experiential courses.
Requirements
Requirements vary by course, and are clearly expressed in the preparatory notes for each course.
There is homework, the benefit of which is furthering your shamanic knowledge and personal initiations. As courses are self-paced, there is no time requirement for when work should be submitted. Keeping yourself to personal goals is advised. As well, feedback given on homework is self-paced.
Supplies Needed For Class
Specifics needed for each class will be outlined in the preparatory notes for each course. Generally speaking, paper, pen, and a nice, quiet space are useful for all Mystery School classes.
Supplies Needed For Homework
Specifics needed to complete homework assignments will be outlined in the preparatory notes for each course.
Habits in Approaching Mystery School
Create discipline and routine around the completion of studies. I generally advise students in experiential courses not to drink alcohol for 24 hours prior to journeying. Don't wear perfume or cologne, and don't eat a heavy meal within 2-3 hours prior to journeying. Wear loose, comfy clothing. With any experiential classes, I ask that you do the same.
Additional Mentoring
The process of submitting homework and getting feedback will involve interaction between students and Kelley. However, particularly with experiential courses, additional mentoring may be needed. Kelley is available to do facilitated journey work via Skype for one-hour sessions for an additional rate.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelley.
Curriculum:
Introduction to Shamanism (Beginner, prerequisite for all shamanic courses)
A survey of history, philosophies, challenges, and roles in traditional and modern shamanism
Ritual and Ceremony (Beginner, Prerequisite for all shamanic courses)
Gently experiential examination of the criteria of ritual and honing the preparatory journey process
Totemism (Beginner, Prerequisite for all shamanic courses)
Gently experiential work with Nature Spirits and examination of totemism
Lower World Journeying (Intermediate, Prerequisite for all advanced courses)
Middle World Journeying (Intermediate, Prerequisite for all advanced courses)
Upper World Journeying (Intermediate, Prerequisite for all advanced courses)
Writer’s Block and the Shamanic Narrative (Beginner, No prerequisite, Focused interest)
Gently experiential examination of writer’s block from an animistic, spiritual perspective, and through the use of art and the shamanic narrative in the Middle World journey, learn how to reconnect with the spirit of writing, and the potential of the blank page.
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