The Great Work
Preparation and Integration coaching for plant medicine ceremony
Most people approach ceremony the same way they approach everything else in our culture...
Fast. Alone. Unprepared.
They find a date. They show up. They hope.
And sometimes it helps.
But often - without the right preparation and integration support - the insights fade,
the patterns return, and the experience that was meant to change everything... doesn't.
That's not a failure of the medicine.
That's a failure of the container.
I'm James (that's me, on the left).
I am an Anishinaabe artist, musician, author, father, and student of life from the Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation. For twenty-five years, I struggled with addiction while carrying the weight of childhood trauma, chronic illness, and a deep search for meaning.
Everything changed in 2022 when I reached rock bottom. What began as a journey to heal addiction became a journey to discover who I truly am. Through plant medicine, creativity, and deep inner work, I found freedom from alcohol and drugs and a profound sense of purpose.
My path has led me to learn from respected Indigenous Elders, spiritual teachers, and traditional Amazonian healers. Their wisdom has taught me that healing is not about becoming someone new - it's about remembering who you've always been.
Today, I share that journey through Abstract Visions - a platform dedicated to Art, Music, and Medicine. Through paintings, music, writing, retreats, and mentorship, I create spaces where people can reconnect with themselves and discover the healing power within.
I believe our deepest wounds can become our greatest gifts. My hope is that my story inspires others to step courageously onto their own path of healing, creativity, and purpose.
The Ceremonial Framework
The Great Work
PREPARATION / THE FOUNDATION
Arrive ready. Not just booked.
NAVIGATION / THE CEREMONY
The door opens when you're truly prepared.
INTEGRATION / THE GROWTH
Where the real work begins.
Before Ceremony
Full intake: your history, your healing goals, your fears
Intention-setting — not a wish, a commitment
Psychological groundwork and capacity-building for surrender
Protocol guidance and safety planning
Building your integration plan before you sit
After Ceremony
Immediate post-ceremony debriefing and grounding
Making meaning of what emerged without rushing
Navigating obstacles and emotional vulnerability
Translating insight into sustainable life change
Long-term practice anchoring
This is for you if...
✓ You feel genuinely called to ceremony
✓ You're healing from addiction, trauma, grief, or patterns that haven't shifted through conventional means
✓ You want to approach this with depth, respect, and proper preparation
✓ You understand that ceremony is one part of a larger journey
✓ You're ready to do the work - before, during, and after
Join the Waitlist
By joining you'll receive James' story, The Great Work framework, and an invitation to apply when spots open.
Abstract Visions | Art. Music. Medicine.