Classes & Workshops
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Shults is active as an educator, presenting classes, special seminars, and workshops in a variety of private and institutional settings.
Coming Up
Internal Family Systems Groups
Fall and Spring Semesters
$750
Why a Group? As our human society faces epidemics of loneliness and anxiety, doing healing work with others, in groups, offers a cost effective way to both connect deeply and to build the relationship skills that lead to joy and community in a way that one-on-one therapy cannot. Introduction to Internal Family Systems Fall Semester, 2025 Limited to 10 participants $750 In the group, you’ll learn why IFS has been so effective in areas such as trauma recovery, addiction, anxiety, depression and chronic pain - and how this new understanding of consciousness has the potential to radically change our lives. Here you’ll explore: The IFS revolution—how honoring and communicating with our parts changes our approach to mental wellness The ego, the inner critic, the saboteur—making these often-maligned parts into powerful allies Burdens—why our parts become distorted and stuck in childhood traumas and cultural beliefs How IFS demonstrates human goodness by revealing that there are no bad parts The Self—discover your wise, compassionate essence of goodness that is the source of healing and harmony Exercises for mapping your parts, accessing the Self, working with challenging protectors, identifying each part’s triggers, and more Learn to meet, dialogue with, accept and heal your parts Become a wise and trusted leader for your many parts Discover how working with your exiled parts awakens your capacity for compassion, presence, and unconditional love Groups run for 8 evening sessions scheduled around the Oberlin College semester calendar, plus two optional bonus events. Contact Dr Shults if you would like to form or join a non-student group!
Winter Term 2027
Shamanic Journeying for Inisght and Healing
Dr Shults has been teaching and leading Shamanic Journeying groups for over 20 years, finding this ancient technique used by Indigenous cultures all over the world to be a potent avenue for self-empowerment. Imagery and insight that is self-led rather than dependent on an outside expert or professional emerges and facilitates connecting to a broader sense of belonging, presence, healing and guidance. It's an adventure guided by your own imagination, which Dr Jennifer will teach and hold in a supportive, highly positive setting.
Using neurological entrainment to a theta brain state using rhythm, participants will learn to calm their nervous systems and access connection to their inner worlds. Journeying is inherently creative and playful, restoring us to a childlike state of mind often neglected in the modern world that opens the door to new learning and connection. The group setting allows participants to benefit from each other's experiences and insights as well as their own, creating community and friendships that deepen beyond everyday life. Whether your inner world contains connection to yourself, your ancestors, nature and "spirit guides," or a simple place of calmness and insight, the journeying experience is a fascinating tool preserved for us through the centuries.
$900