Spiritually Affirming Therapy in Brooklyn & NYC for Wiccan, Pagan & Spiritual Practitioners
Spiritually Affirming Therapy
Spiritually Affirming Therapy
Whether you are a Witch, a Wiccan, a Pagan, follow New Age Practices, or Cultural & Traditional Beliefs, or are generally interested in Spirituality, you deserve affirming compassionate care.
You may find yourself here because you are a pagan, wiccan, witch or a spiritual practioner searching for a therapist who understands and affirms your experience, and does not take your beliefs, practices, rituals and religion as a symptom that needs to be treated.
Maybe you have encountered misunderstanding, discomfort, or stigma when sharing your practices in therapy in the past, or are tired of dancing around your beliefs out of fear of being seen a certain way or misunderstood.
You may have felt uncomfortable discussing your religious and spiritual beliefs with your therapist, found that it did not lead to any meaningful incorporation of your beliefs and practices in session, or have not experienced respect towards your spiritual and religious identity.
In spiritually affirming therapy, I invite you into a holistic and creative space that is supportive, non-stigmatizing, integrative and respectful of your beliefs and practices towards total embodied healing by incoporating your traditional, cultural and spiritual practices and individual methods of healing.
Such practices can include:
Dreamwork
Somatic Excavation
Astrology
Tarot
Crystal Healing
Meditation & Sound Healing
Herbology & Candle Work
Nature-Based & Folk
Creation and Energy Work
Traditional & Cultural Based
What does Spiritual Affirming Therapy Look like?
While working on many of the other things that may be bringing you to therapy, we will work towards achieving a spiritually enriched, embodied life you love. Be it an atheist or agnostic interested in general spiritual practices, New Age, Pagan, Wiccan, or Witchcraft-based paths, Buddhism, or Taoist practices, I will work with you to explore the sacred connection of your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
In our work together I will invite you to embrace and encourage the expression of your whole self in all aspects of your daily life. Through the foundation of Integrated Creative Art Therapy, we will work together to bring in creativity, compassion, curiosity, wonder, and work within the four areas of self to bring connection to our mind, body, heart, and soul. We will work with your spiritual practice in mind to bring all areas of self into harmony, through creativity, creation, mindfulness, and body awareness to promote deep embodied healing.
Body
We work to cultivate body awareness which involves respecting our senses, sensations, and our breath. Through body awareness, we can begin to recognize the important feedback and information the body gives. We work to dialogue with our Embodied Cognition, which is the belief that the body has its own form of cognition, its own way of understanding, knowing, and experiencing.
Throughout the therapeutic process and creativity, our bodies give input in how this arouses emotion, memories, sensations, and actions within the body. We use this information to recognize patterns, feelings, and actions that we take in response to our environment, and lived experience.
In acknowledging that we are informed by the body in these ways, we then can give our bodies the time and space to express themselves. We work to tune into this feedback through our five senses, our heart space, and breathwork to cultivate communication between mind, body, heart, and soul.
We cultivate respect for our bodies' needs, such as relaxation, movement, ease, or hunger by turning inwards and developing skills to respond and meet the body's needs.
Mind
The mind is the cognitive thinking part of creativity. We acknowledge the mind's capacity to marvel and ask big questions about big things. We work to incorporate mindfulness into daily life.
Encourages curiosity, wonder, contemplation, and self-reflection.
Self Reflection is the ability to inquire and come to terms with the feedback that you gather from the world in relation to yourself through the past, present, and future experiences, heritages, and perspectives of the world.
Supports the neuroplasticity of the mind as the capacity to be reshaped, and refined through specific exercises, constructing different ways of thinking, and strengthening kinder inner self-dialogue.
Heart
Throughout the therapeutic process, we are learning to communicate with the inner emotional world. We often describe feelings as coming from or living within the heart. Similar to body awareness, we work to develop heart awareness. We acknowledge that the heart gives feedback through emotions that are equally as important as the body and mind.
Through acknowledging the heart space and the emotional world we work to cultivate authenticity and connection to others and ourselves.
This connection can be referred to as Heartset. Heartset is our relationship to our emotional world and its space within ourselves. In tuning into our heartset we can begin to dialogue with our feelings and grow awareness of our emotional responses.
Heartset involves being aware of our core values, making choices aligned with those values, and pursuing a life informed by the authentic self’s desires. We combine emotional intelligence and body intelligence, with cognitive intelligence to create purposeful and aligned action.
Soul
Soul is acknowledging the inner knowing that we all contain through self-reflection, imagination, the collective unconscious, creativity, and personal symbols.
It is a reflection of the personal investigation and deeper work of self.
By contemplating life through imagination and creativity, we encounter and work with the symbols, archetypes, metaphors, rituals, and ceremonies that ground the creative aspect of the human experience.
The Four Main Areas of Self:
Navigating Mercury Retrograde and Mental Health
Welcome to your guide on thriving during Mercury Retrograde, a time often associated with reflection, reassessment, and inner work. This workbook is your companion in turning this celestial time into an opportunity for personal growth and healing!
With 76 pages of insightful content, including intention-setting exercises, shadow work, journal prompts, rituals, and art therapy activities, you’ll be equipped to embrace the challenges and gifts of this period. Additionally, you’ll find 18 beautifully designed mandalas and coloring pages to support your creative expression and mental well-being.
This workbook includes sections such as:
Understanding Mercury Retrograde and the Connection to Mental Health
This section explores the astrological significance of Mercury Retrograde and its impact on communication, technology, and personal relationships. Learn how these cosmic shifts can influence your mental and emotional state, and discover strategies to stay grounded and centered.
Intention Setting for Mercury Retrograde
Harness the reflective energy of Mercury Retrograde by setting clear, meaningful intentions. This section offers guided exercises to help you identify areas of your life that need attention, release old patterns, and set the stage for positive transformation.
Jungian Shadow Work and Self-Discovery
Dive deep into your subconscious with shadow work exercises designed to uncover hidden aspects of your psyche. Confronting your shadow side can be challenging, but it’s a powerful way to heal old wounds and integrate all parts of yourself. These prompts will guide you through this process with compassion and insight.
Journal Prompts for Reflection and Growth
Writing is a potent tool for self-discovery and emotional release. This section provides a variety of journal prompts tailored to the themes of Mercury Retrograde, such as revisiting past experiences, exploring unresolved emotions, and gaining clarity on your current path.
Art Therapy Prompts for Creative Healing
Art therapy allows you to express emotions that words cannot capture. In this section, you’ll find prompts designed to help you explore your feelings through drawing, painting, and other creative mediums. No artistic experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to explore.
Rituals for Mercury Retrograde
Rituals can be a powerful way to channel the energy of Mercury Retrograde into positive change. This section offers a variety of rituals that you can perform to ground yourself, protect your energy, and release what no longer serves you. From simple rituals to more elaborate ceremonies, these rituals will help you navigate the retrograde period with intention and grace.
Mandalas and Coloring Pages
Immerse yourself in the calming and meditative practice of coloring with 18 unique mandalas and other therapeutic designs. These pages are not just for fun—they’re a tool for mindfulness, relaxation, and connecting with your inner self.
As you work through these pages, remember that Mercury Retrograde is not a time to fear but an opportunity for profound inner work. By setting intentions, engaging in shadow work, journaling, and embracing your creativity, you’ll emerge from this period with greater clarity, resilience, and self-awareness.
Keep this workbook close as you navigate future Mercury Retrogrades, revisiting the exercises and prompts as needed. Share your journey with others, and continue to explore the depths of your mind and spirit. Remember, your mental health is a lifelong journey, and this workbook is just one tool in your toolkit!
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