Shadow work isn’t moon rituals or digging up your toxic traits. It’s grounded depth psychology rooted in Carl Jung’s work on the unconscious. A look at what shadow work actually is, what pop psychology gets wrong, and how it becomes stabilizing rather than destabilizing.
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That voice telling you you’re not good enough doesn’t go away by mantras alone. A Jungian look at the inner critic as shadow material—where it comes from, what it’s protecting you from, and how curiosity (not war) softens its grip.
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You care deeply. You try hard. You over-prepare, over-give, over-function. From the outside you look capable. Inside, you’re exhausted. A depth psychodynamic look at why anxiety, people pleasing, and perfectionism form together—and how they can soften.
The Anxious, People-Pleasing, Perfectionist Trifecta Read More »
Sometimes healing intergenerational trauma doesn’t begin in complexity—it begins in the kitchen. A depth psychotherapy perspective on cooking cultural dishes as a practice of ancestral healing, with a simple ritual you can try at home.
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You did the thought logs. You challenged the cognitive distortions. And you’re still carrying the same weight. Some patterns don’t live in your thoughts—they live deeper. Here’s how depth psychology and psychodynamic therapy work with what’s actually driving you.
Understanding Depth Psychology: A Simple Guide to a Complicated Subject Read More »
When most people hear EMDR, they think trauma with a capital T. Car accidents. Assault. War. But EMDR is just as effective for the quieter experiences—perfectionism, relationship patterns, self-esteem—that shaped how you learned to be in the world.
EMDR Is Not Just for Trauma: What EMDR Helps With That People Don’t Expect Read More »
Successful on paper, exhausted inside? Complex trauma often hides behind high achievement, competence, and self-discipline. Here’s how it shapes your nervous system, your relationships, and your inner world—and what to do about it.
What Is Complex Trauma and How Does It Show Up in High-Achieving Adults? Read More »
