Peak States of Consciousness: Theory and Applications, Volume 2: Acquiring Extraordinary Spiritual and Shamanic States

Volume II takes the base theory outlined in Volume I and goes into great detail on how Dr. McFetridge and his band of researchers have built up a model of consciousness that is firmly rooted in cell biology and also covers areas of spirituality/shamanism, trauma therapies, human and group behavior and allows for testing of this model available to anyone willing to undergo their training or work with one of their certified therapists.I personally regard this as an outstanding contribution to those who work towards solving the "problem" of consciousness for the following reasons:1. The model is scientifically grounded - they don't ask anyone to accept the word of a guru or Teacher. The model provides a trauma-based approach to human development that can be understood and then acted upon by anyone and allows for specific results to be expected. It provides an entire framework for both theory and application. This is the foundation for an entirely new paradigm of mental health and growth.2. The model is able to cover not just "damaged" states of consciousness (i.e. the DSM or typical journal articles) but also allows for, and gives a method to achieve, "peak states" - exactly what one would expect from a scientifically grounded approach. You don't just get a discussion of how to work to overcome negativity, you are presented with a method to improve your operating system, to directly interact with your body and improve function.3. It provides a large number of examples to illustrate the points made in the text.4. It treats spiritual/shamanic states as the common human desires they are. This model allows for an explanation of the biological basis of many states of consciousness described by mystics throughout history.The only drawbacks I see are the fact that it makes some radical claims that you have to, in the end, experience for yourself. But that is the problem with any model that claims to describe consciousness. I call it a drawback only because you have to actually DO and WORK to achieve results and this will cause professional skeptics to ignore this incredible contribution to the science of the mind.This is an outstanding text. I strongly recommend it to anyone who has a desire to understand more the intersection between consciousness, growth, healing and human potential.

Excellent addition to Volume 1.Gives you helpful information to thoroughly understand this extraordinary paradigm shift to effective healing.

One of the best books ever written, can't say how much I'm grateful for it. Changed my perspective about life about 180 degrees.

This book will change a worlds' understanding of the human psyche, biology, religion, therapy, consciousness and unconsciousness, the way how the one works. You'll have an occasion to think one more time who or what exactly is your auto-pilot. And how to get the steering wheel of your life back. It's not easy but conceivable, easier than you ever think.Are you ready for change?

This Peak States of Consciousness volume covers Grant Fetridges dangerous shamanic clinical practice that led to six people dying through its research. What is worse is that the organisation has failed to address serious safety concerns that led to their deaths. Despite being sold as a mental health intervention, the intervention is dangerous and has led directly to deaths of practicing clinicians as well as patients. The organisation has no proper plans in place for the safety and risk assessment of patients and failed to address concerns when raised. I was conned into buying these books by the CEO of the organisation despite the therapy being an inappropriate course to undertake either as clinician or patient, and my intention was to train as a therapist before learning of grave safety concerns. I speak from experience, I have 18 years of working in mental health and have been CEO of two mental health organisations. This organisation is not safe and nor are any practicing clinicians to engage with unless they have set up their own safety protocols as the organisation doesn't have any.

Voir mon commentaire sur le tome 1.Ce livre est dans la même lignée. Il est un peu plus ardue, et on sent qu'on passe à un autre niveau. Il donne un éclairage complètement nouveau et renversant sur la biologie de la conscience, et propose en complément de l'autre livre une théorie totale de l'être humain, centrée sur la guérison et l'évolution de l'état de conscience.Un livre à lire avant de vous lancer dans l'aventure !