SHADOW WORK
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what is this thing called shadow work?
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if when you hear this term, it conjures ideas of darkness you'd not be alone in thinking that way - but it's far from the case.
If you were to replace darkness with depth - then you'd be on the right track.
This is deep and rich work....and it is brave too.
Let me explain it better to you....
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​Shadow Work™™ is a self development practice that provides a safe and supportive environment in which we are encouraged to explore and evolve ourselves safely and purposefully
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allowing us to transform the parts of ourselves we want to change.
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It has evolved from Carl Jung's concept of the Shadow, a term used to describe the hidden, repressed or denied parts of ourselves....the parts we do not wish to see or be seen.
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Over our lives, we carefully collect these parts we have deemed unacceptable, negative.....unattractive...perhaps even bad...and relegate them to the unconscious in order that they remain hidden....from ourselves and others.
how might identify what may be in shadow for us?
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we may find ourselves in a looping pattern in our lives - could be to do with relationships or work...or a habitual behaviour that doesn't serve us - but we do it anyway.
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It could be that sometimes we have a really strong reaction out of nowhere that feels surprising, unexpected....
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it could be that we want to make changes in our life but feel stuck, unable to move forward.​​​
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we may look into self enquiry as a place to start...and think about...
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​What we deny about ourselves
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What we admire in others
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What we do by accident
Over the last few years in particular, Shadow Work has become a much popularised term used by folks ranging from psychotherapists to self help guru's and social media influencers.
The form in which it's offered can range from DIY, to online courses, to journalling practice...to in person workshops.
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Shadow Work™ is THE ORIGINAL MODALITY - based on a unique synthesis of powerful tools created and developed by its founders, Cliff Barry, Mary Ellen Blandford-Whalen, Erva Baden and Dimitri Bilgere in the 1980's and 90's and brought to Europe in the late 90's by John and Nicola Kurk where it continues to evolve and serve humanity.
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it requires dedicated training and commitment...as well as personal work and much practice over time to become certified.™
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This particular modality provides a safe, compassionate and understanding environment, using facilitated experiences and processes, through which we can all explore and change almost any behaviour pattern
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The work can be challenging...cathartic and deeply enriching
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some call it mining for gold
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By exploring and understanding our shadows we can begin to reclaim more of our strength and power and gain more agency and peace in our lives.
WAYS OF WORKING
1 on 1 Shadow Work Coaching
The one-to-one coaching sessions are usually in-person but can also be done online.
These typically last a few hours.
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During such a session, we will start by exploring what you want to have to happen, how your history might have impacted the way you behave today and what is hindering you in reaching what you want.
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We will then begin to unpack the parts of you which are involved in this situation in order to understand more about how these parts relate to each other and to find a way to begin to change your behaviour in the light of knowing what you want.
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At the end, you will have time to integrate what has happened.
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In Shadow Work, everything is held with the highest level of shame-free respect and confidentiality.
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brydie offers a free 15 minute call to discuss the possibility of working together and whether this is for you or not.
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there is No obligation to book in and you will not be sold to.
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group work
Group Shadow Work workshops are where we work together over 2-3 days using the power of the group to explore patterns in our lives that are no longer serving us.
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it uses the same tools as one on one coaching but is factilitated in a slightly different way.
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As a participant, you will have the opportunity to do your own individual Shadow Work process as well as take part in other experiential and learning sessions and support others in their work.
.we run our groupwork retreats through our company ​​​​​​​​​​
you can visit us here and read so much more about this wonderful work
