At the edge of the forest, in a place of stillness and depth, we gather again.

We are continuing the overarching theme of parts work in Jungian, Shamanic, and IFS perspectives. But the true center of this intensive is not any system of thought, but the Heart itself, the very center of the Heart-path is recognition and expression of Loving Awareness within you.

The intensive is not about becoming something else. Its about returning to your true nature as Loving Awareness and stand in the midst of life just as it is, parts and all and meet it all with Loving Awareness.
Joining me for the fourth straight year of this 5-Day Intensive, Laura Burkett-Gutierrez, M.A. brings her background as a transpersonal psychologist and Level 3 IFS practitioner, and Aion Farvahar, Ph.D., IFS author and Level 3 IFS practitioner.Laura will offer two experiential teachings on Loving Awareness in Sticky Situations I: Meditations of the Body, exploring simple paths for body care, and also for on how activated parts and their experience of deep truths land in the body.
Her second presentation, Meditation in Sticky Situations II: A Reflection on Relationships. She will explore how even the most skillful and spiritually oriented people dynamics that arise in high stakes. She will present steps in how to regulate parts and the animal body during experiences of strong reactivity,leading our p[arts in love. Aion will be presenting experiential teachings I: Barriers to Loving Awareness (Transcending External and Internal Polarities), and II: the Pilgrimage to Loving Awareness (Centering Skills to open the Heart). He will be sharing some experiential skills in opening space for Loving Awareness to emerge through the Heart.

For all three of us, Loving Awareness is the most essential Healing Medicine. Our wounded and reactive parts soften, open and release their burdens in its presence. For us, healing work is an integral part of our spiritual paths in life, and Loving Awareness is the basic ‘yoga’ or practice on this path.

Safety First / Disclaimer: This workshop is intended for personal growth and transformation oriented individuals who are not currently undergoing a major life crisis. It is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy, medical, or psychiatric treatment. Parts Work can be a powerful tool for working with past trauma. However, in this workshop we will learn about parts work and have experiences practicing for your own personal growth and healing. The event is intended for the enrichment of shamanic practitioners, psychotherapists, natural healers, life coaches, Jungian analysts, creative artists and poets even, and for those interested in any of these fields. It is not for someone suffering from a severe mood disorder or experience in a high level of crisis or suicidality, nor for someone with a serious medical condition. We simply cannot offer that level of safe containment in a workshop context. If you have questions about any of this, email us so we can consider your situation and make a determination if it is right for you.

REGISTRATION & PREPARATION DETAILS:When: July 30, 2026. Come early to set up tents and your camping area. Mobile Campers (RVs) are welcome. Event Start Time: 4pm July 30, and event closing time to August 3rd 4:pm.Location of the Intensive: Niles, MI 49120 (address will be provided with RSVP)RSVP to admin@crowsnestshamanism.com

What to bring: Tent, sleeping bag, rain parka, loose clothing, a recorded shamanic drumming file on your cell phone recorder, with ear-phones for shamanic lucid dreaming at night. Bring your drum, rattles, didj, other musical instrument, eye cover (bandana, Mindfold). Bring a journal art paper and paints or colored pens or pencils for expressing. And sharing in dyadic and group process.
Meals: Bring an extra $60.00 cash to pitch in for meals. We will plan meals on the first day, and pitch in for groceries, camp-style cooking and cleaning up.

Tuition: $475.00 ($450.00 early-bird price before July 7th.