shadow work

October 9, 2025
8 Benefits of Shadow Work & 10 Prompts to Help You Start Your Practice

Whether we do it intentionally or not, all of us have parts of ourselves that we hide from the world. This 'shadow' follows us through life. We might not even notice its weight on our shoulders or its interference in our relationships or day-to-day. Yet, it’s there. Surprisingly, the part of you that you keep […]

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June 2, 2025
Doing the Shadow Work: 5 Big Takeaways on Facing Your Dark Side

Shadow work has been one of the best emotional healing tools I’ve used thus far in life. I’ve had several “dark nights of the soul” that caused me intense emotional distress. My first “dark night,” I was flat broke with no money to invest in counseling. That’s not a great space to be in when […]

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January 3, 2025
Unlocking Growth Through Shadow Work: A 2025 Guide to Healing

Have you ever felt like there’s a part of you lurking just beneath the surface, quietly influencing your actions, decisions, and even your relationships? Maybe it’s that anger that bubbles up unexpectedly, or the self-doubt that whispers, “You’re not good enough.” What if I told you those shadows aren’t your enemy—but a powerful teacher? Welcome […]

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August 15, 2024
Generational Trauma: How Understanding Your Past Can Break the Cycle

Generational trauma—those two words might seem heavy, maybe even a little intimidating. But if you've ever felt like you're carrying a weight you can’t quite explain, you’re not alone. Generational trauma is real, and it affects more people than we might think. It’s the emotional baggage passed down from our ancestors, like an heirloom we […]

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April 18, 2024
10 Shadow Work Prompts For More Peace: What is Shadow Work & How Can It Help?

It’s quite likely as you travel your life journey, you encounter plenty of situations that get your emotions riled up. Sometimes, you get riled up in positive ways, such as when your child comes home with thrilling news about a major accomplishment they achieved at school. Other times, negative emotions get riled up, such as […]

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November 23, 2023
5 Introspective Winter Shadow Work Prompts: Embracing Stillness & Reflection

Shadow work is the process of exploring and integrating the parts of ourselves that we may have repressed or denied over the years. It involves diving deep into our subconscious to uncover our fears, traumas, and unresolved emotions. While it may initially seem daunting, shadow work can be quite helpful for personal growth and self-discovery. […]

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December 27, 2022
7 Important Reasons to Bring Shadow Work into Your Mental Health Routine This Year

Shadow work is a practice that helps us to understand and confront our own shadow self, which is the hidden parts of ourselves that we can’t see or don’t want to accept or acknowledge. The shadow is the unconscious part of the psyche. Let's take a look at shadow work - what it is, how […]

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