Why Shadow Working is the Key to True Transformation Childhood abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that can leave lasting emotional wounds that impact a person’s mental health and well-being throughout their life. While traditional forms of therapy can be helpful, they may not always address the root causes of trauma. This is where shadow…
Tips for Healing from Childhood Sexual Assault Most children who are sexually assaulted choose to numb that pain with drugs and alcohol. There is a reason there is an epidemic of mental health issues in the world today. Billions of people with a wounded inner child who is desperately crying out to be loved. Sexual…
The 5 Stages of Healing Your Trauma Embarking on a journey of healing your childhood trauma can feel like a daunting task! It can feel like you are stumbling along with no clear direction. When we find ourselves trapped in endless loops of suffering, repeating the same patterns of trauma over and over again, we…
7 Tips for Regulating Your Emotions when Healing from Trauma Regulating emotions after trauma can be a challenging and ongoing process, but it is an important aspect of healing. Trauma can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and powerless. It can trigger a range of emotions that can be difficult to manage. But with the help…
Benefits of Shadow Working Shadow work is a term used to describe the process of exploring and understanding the unconscious aspects of the self, including those parts that are often hidden or repressed. This process can be challenging, as it often involves facing difficult emotions and confronting deeply-held beliefs and behaviors. However, it can also…
What is CBT & How Does it Help With Healing Trauma? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that by changing one aspect of…
Breaking the Pattern of Fear-Based Response As we become more aware of our inner nature, we start reflecting on our patterns of behavior and programming that seemingly run on autopilot. These unconscious patterns of belief and programmed reactions can be triggered multiple times throughout our day. As a result, we repeat habitual emotional responses to…
Learning How to Identify Your Triggers Triggers are stimuli that can cause a person to have a negative emotional or behavioral response. Identifying your triggers can be an important step in managing your emotions and behaviors, and can help you better understand yourself and your reactions to the world around you. Here are some steps…
Confronting the Monster Within to Bring Healing We live in a time where pretty much every human being we encounter is dealing with emotional trauma from previous experiences, usually originating in childhood. It is important to understand that everyone who acts out aggressively or is filled with hate, jealousy, anger, possessiveness, and narcissism is all…
Are You Triggered? Understanding the Call of the Soul to Return to Love In the dance of life, where shadows play in the light of our existence, moments arise that stir the depths of our being, evoking responses that are as ancient as they are automatic. To be ‘triggered’ is to find oneself suddenly on…