Tools For Your Journey
Connecting You With Your Inner Wisdom
SoulCollage®
SoulCollage® uses the transformative power of images to help you access your intuition, creativity, inner guides and archetypes. They can be used in preparation for setting intentions, identifying obstacles and creating safe space.
During integration, your cards can access parts of self and help process your journey, giving you maximum benefit in this phase of your work. Learn more about SoulCollage®.
Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion is a primary key to healing, however, many people feel stuck in shame, “imposter syndrome”, low self-esteem and self-sabotaging behavior and thinking. This is a defense that arose in childhood.
I can help you focus on letting go of feeling “not good enough” by showing you the possible origins of this defense and helping you find ways to replace this way of thinking.
Mind, Body, Spirit
cognitive re-framing, skills building, support and validation, practical life strategies, non-violent communication
BODY: SOMATIC WORK:
brainspotting, bilateral stimulation (EMDR), breathing, trauma-focused breath-work, tapping, somatic awareness exercises
SPIRIT:
heart work: art, music, creative writing, SoulCollage®, guided meditation, bibliotherapy, videotherapy
We Have Learned That Trauma Is Not Just An Event That Took Place Sometime In The Past; It Is Also The Imprint Left By That Experience On Mind, Spirit, Brain, And Body.
BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, MD
The Magic of SoulCollage®
SoulCollage® only requires a bit of time and willingness to experiment with your creative inner self.
It can help you express emotions, process past traumas, cope with current stressors and identify and connect with fragmented parts of self. This enjoyable process is for all who want to engage in meaningful, soulful self-exploration.
SoulCollage® is perfect for psychedelic prep and integration! When you purchase your package, you will receive SoulCollage® supplies to get started (when paid in full).
Self-Compassion
So many people struggle with shame, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and low self-esteem. Especially those who are seeking healing from traumas they have experienced in early childhood. Growing in self-compassion is a key to counteracting the effects of shame. During your journey, memories of past traumas may arise, or you may gain clarity on events and circumstances you recall. Often, thoughts of “not good enough” emerge and feel overwhelming. These feelings can cause you to feel isolated and alone. Your consideration of yourself as deserving of peace and happiness will be enhanced by learning about and gaining additional self-compassion.
Body, Mind, Spirit
You are a whole person. Psychedelic work may help you feel connected to your inner world, including parts of self. In your prep and integration work, it’s important to address all aspects of your human experience. My extensive work as a therapist has given me many opportunities for training in a variety of modalities. However, my focus has been on the “art” of therapy, rather than a focus on any one way of healing. This viewpoint has given me the freedom to think outside the box, so to speak, and I can work creatively with your stated needs.
Under the medical model of “mental illness”, the focus is on symptoms and usually, medication that many are told they’ll have to take for the rest of their lives. Perhaps you have had experience with this and decided to give psychedelics a chance. Investing your time and resources into the preparation and integration process can help you make the most of your journey.
Tender Self-Compassion Allows Us To Comfort And Reassure Ourselves When We Don’t Succeed, And Fierce Self-Compassion Inspires Us To Try Again.
KRISTIN NEFF, PHD
Frequently Asked Questions
People who experience trauma may
1 feel a great deal of shame and self-blame, resulting in self-sabotage
2 have difficulty reaching desired life goals or become extreme over-achievers
3 have problems establishing healthy relationships due to a “push/pull” attachment style
4 struggle with emotional regulation and distress tolerance
5 experience anger outbursts and other intense emotions that impede functioning
6 be stuck in black/white thinking and other thinking errors
7 have difficulty connecting to themselves, their somatic experience and other people
Trauma-Informed work includes 3 important phases:
1Establish safety by developing efficient coping strategies, new ways of thinking and gaining support
2 Process the events and ways of thinking that contribute to dysfunction
3 Moving on to the life one chooses versus feeling one has little power and choice
What are the types of trauma?
Complex trauma is exposure to varied and multiple traumatic events, within an environment of insecurity and mistrust. Complex trauma is relational and happens in families or other group situations. It includes a combination of “big T and little t” trauma.
Acute trauma results from a single incident such as a car crash, natural disaster or loss of one’s home via fire or other means.
Community trauma is described as traumas experienced by people of the community, including poverty and racism, or an event that impacts a few people but has long-term, pervasive consequences to the structure and functioning of the community.
Religious or spiritual trauma can happen in families, churches, secular groups and even psychedelic environments. “Spiritual trauma occurs as a result of events that threaten and damage our core spiritual values and goals. This can be a result of either abuse by religious/spiritual figures or being raised with a toxic and overbearing interpretation of that religion or spiritual belief.” Hala Shamsi, RSW
