Shadow Work is the practice of turning toward the hidden parts of yourself—the feelings, traits, memories, or instincts you were told were “too much,” “not enough,” or “unacceptable.” It’s not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reclaiming what’s been buried.

In this work, we don't shame the anger, bypass the fear, or silence the grief. We sit with them. We listen. We let them speak. Because healing doesn’t happen through denial—it happens through radical acceptance.

History

The term “shadow” was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, who described it as the unconscious part of our psyche that holds repressed aspects of ourselves—often formed in childhood or early life. These are not necessarily bad or dark—they're simply parts that were exiled in order to stay loved, accepted, or safe.

Over time, the shadow builds up as emotional residue: self-sabotage, projection, chronic guilt, perfectionism, or emotional numbness. Jung believed that integrating the shadow was essential to becoming whole—what he called “individuation.” Today, shadow work has evolved into a core part of depth psychology, inner child healing, and somatic integration practices.

How Does It Work?

In a shadow work session, we create a safe space to explore what’s been pushed underground—often through guided inquiry, visualizations, inner child dialogue, journaling, and somatic awareness.

We don’t chase the shadow. We invite it gently. We track emotional triggers, repetitive patterns, and places where your life feels blocked. We give voice to the parts of you that were never allowed to speak: the angry child, the shamed teenager, the overwhelmed adult. And we do this without judgment—only deep witnessing.

This isn’t about indulging negativity. It’s about facing your inner terrain honestly, so you can stop leaking energy and start standing in your full power.