Abstract
This chapter briefly recapitulates the findings and conclusions of the preceding chapters. It postulates that further expanded research into Neo-shamans and their practice encompassing a larger participant base than the 2017 study has potential value to psychologists to understanding Neo-shamanic lifeworlds in particular and other alternative lifeworlds and spiritualities (e.g. New Age, Wiccan) in general. It explores the benefits of employing Neo-shamanic practice and skilled, professional Neo-shamanic practitioners acting as healers as adjuncts to traditional psychotherapy. Finally, it asks the question “What if?” research into the expanded lifeworlds of Neo-shamans which incorporates anomalous phenomena and experiences could result in Kuhnian paradigm shift in our cultural perception of reality.
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Bouse, K.J. (2019). Conclusions. In: Neo-shamanism and Mental Health. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31911-3_7
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