Change the Story of Your Health, Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD
Change the Story of Your Health, Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD
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Change the Story of Your Health
Using Shamanic and Jungian Techniques for Healing

Author: Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD, Melinda Ring, MD, FACP

Narrator: Paul Brion

Unabridged: 8 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/12/2018


Synopsis

The story of our health is more in our control than we might think, according to clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD. We can not only reframe our experiences but actually experience less stress, greater well-being, and even better physical health than it might appear if we are willing to identify our health story and begin rewriting it.

Through journaling exercises and expanded-awareness practices, many of which involve working with and in nature, and which are influenced by Jungian and shamanic traditions, anyone can tap into hidden resources for healing and work with them effectively. Whether gaining insights and balancing energies outdoors, dialoguing and interacting with the earth or a river or lake, or working with dreams, an inner healer, or a symbol encountered on a shamanic journey, listeners will find they are able to learn why they have struggled to change their habits and will be empowered to experience greater wellness within a satisfying health story.

Change the Story of Your Health focuses on four key chapters of a person's health story:

● Eating and drinking, and weight

● Movement/exercise, flexibility, balance, stamina, and strength

● Sexuality, body image and acceptance, and changes due to midlife hormonal shifts (commonly known as menopause and andropause)

● Management of an acute ailment or symptoms of a chronic condition

It also helps listeners revise their health stories as their health changes as a result of aging or unexpected challenges. Gaining insights into their health, letting go of what is standing in the way of optimal health and well-being, and bringing in what is needed to make a preferred new health story a reality—all are possible when listeners take on the challenge of Change the Story of Your Health and begin using the practices regularly.

About Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD

Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD, is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner. He received his PhD from Columbia University and was on their faculty teaching finance and management in their graduate school of business. He moved to Chicago to work for an oil company and, after focusing on business for many years, he earned a doctorate in clinical psychology, and then became a Jungian analyst.

The shamanic work he does is drawn from a blend of North American and South American indigenous trainings and is influenced by Jungian analytical psychology. He has trained with Peruvian shamans and through Dr. Alberto Villoldo's Healing the Light Body School, where he has been on staff. He has worked with shamans in South America, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ethiopia, and Outer Mongolia.

Greer is involved in various businesses and charities, teaches at the C. J. Jung Institute of Chicago, is on the staff of the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, and holds workshops on Jungian and shamanic topics.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Diane on April 14, 2017

I've rated this book at just two stars. But this is because the book is just not for me. I'm sure that many others will enjoy it and get a lot out of it. I like the ethos of the book, the idea that we do have control over our reactions to the past and the present. The whole 'you are what you think'......more

Goodreads review by T on April 13, 2017

Empowering, Insightful and it WORKS! At only 200 pages, this insightful book is an easy to understand and simple to do practical guide book that gives you the tools you need transform your life for better health and well-being. It is empowering. As you read the pages and go through the exercises you......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on July 16, 2018

This book is a thoughtful and informative read, especially for anyone facing illness, or any health challenge. It contains things you can actually DO to help yourself, and take control of your health. The only thing needed is a willingness to try the exercises in the book. This book helped me immeas......more

Goodreads review by Paulo on May 19, 2017

I received a copy of this book in the mail from the publisher with a press kit to promote the idea having Dr. Greer as a guest on my Pathways podcast and radio show. The subject was captivating, so I asked my producer to book the interview and began reading Dr. Greer’s book (and taped an interview s......more

Goodreads review by Merlyn on June 01, 2023

Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me. I was interested in reading it because I try to work holistically with my therapy patients especially since I work in a medical setting. I was just unable to connect with a lot of the concepts and I don't think my general population of patients will eithe......more