Feeling triggered? A trigger, sometimes referred to as a stressor, is an action or situation that can lead to an adverse emotional reaction. In the context of mental illness, referring to triggers usually means something that has brought on or worsened symptoms. When beginning shadow work and working with a supportive partner, you may startContinue reading “Understanding Triggers: Unveiling the Path to Emotional Healing and Personal Growth”
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Working with your shadows
What is Shadow Work? Shadow work involves working with your unconscious mind to uncover the parts of yourself that you repress and hide from yourself. This can include trauma or parts of your personality that you subconsciously consider undesirable. Anyone can do shadow work on their own. I highly recommend working on your shadow workContinue reading “Working with your shadows”
Working with Affirmations
Affirmations are short, encouraging statements that can help create a more positive frame of mind. The word “affirm” means to validate or confirm. You can repeat affirmations to yourself as often as you’d like, such as while brushing your teeth, driving to work, or before you fall asleep. Growing up in the 80s, 90s, andContinue reading “Working with Affirmations”