A Shaman's View: Embracing Interconnectedness & Living Our Soul Path with Beth Shekinah

Guest Bio: Beth Shekinah Terrence

Beth Shekinah Terrence is a shaman, holistic transformation facilitator, and recovery coach based in Annapolis, Maryland.

She has more than 30 years as a holistic and wellness practitioner and 18 years as a practicing shaman, trained through a long traditional apprenticeship with shaman Ross Bishop. Beth holds a Master of Science in Restorative Practices and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, psychology, and art history. She is a certified Feeding Your Demons® facilitator, a nationally certified peer recovery support specialist, and has just earned a certification in Karmic Constellations.

Her work rests on one idea: disconnection is the greatest disease of our times, and connection is the medicine.

Supporting details:

* Other teachers: Rose Khalsa, Kupua Claudette Knox, Deanna Slate, and Herb Stevenson; Haumana (Huna) shaman training (2019). Ross Bishop is the author of Healing the Shadow.

* Education: Graduate Certificate in Restorative Practices (IIRP); B.A. from SUNY Stony Brook; graduate study in anthropology at CUNY Hunter College.

* Other certifications: Licensed Massage Therapist; Reiki Master; Bach Flower Registered Practitioner; Certified Zero Balancer; addiction counseling certificate.

* Trainer: Authorized trainer for IIRP restorative practices courses, the SHINE mindfulness program, Mental Health First Aid, and recovery coaching programs.

* Speaking: Way of Council; loving-kindness meditation for resilience; transforming your inner critic into your inner ally. She has spoken for NAMI Maryland, the Maryland Peer Summit, and national recovery conferences.

* Writing: Contributor to Igniting Our Hearts & Souls; I’m Okay, Really!; Becoming Peace; Lost & Found: The Birth of Shaman; and Be Still (poetry).Guest Bio: Beth Shekinah Terrence

* Signature line: “Our traumas and pain [are] lamp posts that are guiding us to where our inner work of transformation and healing lies.”