Press & Media

Thank you for your interest in Dr. Steven Farmer’s work. Below you’ll find key information for members of the media/press.

Official Bio

Dr. Steven Farmer is a licensed psychotherapist, shamanic practitioner, and author of several best-selling books and oracle cards, including Animal Spirit Guides, Pocket Guide to Spirit Animals, Earth Magic, Healing Ancestral Karma, Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards, Earth Magic Oracle Cards, Messages from the Spirits of Nature Oracle Cards, and Messages from the Ancestors Oracle Cards.

Dr. Farmer offers individual consultations in-person, by phone or online, and draws from his wealth of training and experience as a psychotherapist, shamanic healer, hypnotherapist, and trauma recovery specialist. He is certified as a Somatic Experiencing® (SE) Practitioner and in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). He offers a popular individualized Spiritual Mentorship and Life Coaching program and serves on the board of the Society of Shamanic Practice.

Workshops

Dr. Farmer offers workshops on the following subjects:

  • INTRODUCTION TO THE SHAMANIC JOURNEY
  • MESSAGES FROM YOUR ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDES
  • HEALING WITH THE ANCESTORS
  • SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER TRAINING
  • HEALING WITH THE SPIRITS OF NATURE
  • SOMATIC BREATHWORK

Sample Interview Questions

  • You are a licensed psychotherapist, shamanic practitioner, teacher, and author. When were you first licensed as a therapist? And when did you become a shamanic practitioner?
  • What exactly is shamanism and how does it differ from psychotherapy?
  • How does a shaman or shamanic practitioner do their healing work? What kind of shamanic treatments do you offer?
  • You’re also a trauma expert. Tell us about that. 
  • You have several books and oracle cards. Can you tell us about some of these?
  • You’ve written extensively about animal spirit guides and their messages. Can you explain what an animal spirit guide is and how they can help us? What about other spirit guides?
  • How do I know the difference between just ‘seeing’ an animal as opposed to having that animal be a message for me? Are the meanings or messages universal, or are they personal? How do we know the difference?
  • You also have taught about the spirits of Nature and how to receive messages from them. Is that similar to getting messages from spirit animals?
  • You say there are four ways to get messages from spirit guides. What are they?
  • One of your most popular books is Healing Ancestral Karma. How important are our ancestors and how can we access their wisdom? How do we work with the ancestors for healing?
  • You often reference Harrison Owen’s “four immutable spiritual laws.” Can you recount these and expand on them?
  • You often teach Angeles Arrien’s “four guidelines to the art of living.” Can you elaborate on these guidelines?
  • You host a podcast called Healing for Your Soul. What topics do you cover and how do you choose your guests?
  • You’re also a songwriter and musician. Tell us more about your music.
  • Can you describe the Children’s Spirit Animal Cards and how children can benefit from them?
  • Do you have any other new books or products in the works?
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