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Understanding Persephone’s Journey.
Women, Jung, Personal Growth, Archetypes, Spring, The Shadow Lisa Rainwater Women, Jung, Personal Growth, Archetypes, Spring, The Shadow Lisa Rainwater

Understanding Persephone’s Journey.

As spring nears, one of the most profound myths of transformation might come to mind: Persephone’s descent into the Underworld and her return to the living world. Through a Jungian, feminist lens, this myth is not merely a tale of abduction but a rite of passage—a journey into the unconscious, a confrontation with the Shadow, and a rebirth into sovereignty.

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Communication, Curiosity, and the Power of "Yes, And"

Communication, Curiosity, and the Power of "Yes, And"

Communication is more than an exchange of words—it is a way of relating, understanding, and co-creating meaning with others. The way we respond in conversation can either open new possibilities or shut them down. A subtle but powerful shift in language, from saying “yes, but” to “yes, and could you tell me more?”, fosters curiosity, reduces defensiveness, and enhances meaningful dialogue. Both Jungian psychology and Dialogue Therapy, developed by Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD and Ed Epstein, PhD support an approach to communication that prioritizes openness, relational attunement, and the integration of multiple perspectives.

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A Jungian Journey Towards Transformation
Depth Psychotherapy, Personal Growth Lisa Rainwater Depth Psychotherapy, Personal Growth Lisa Rainwater

A Jungian Journey Towards Transformation

Jung's analytic psychology is essential for therapeutic healing and unfolds in four distinct stages: Confession, elucidation, education, and transformation. Each stage serves a unique purpose in helping individuals discover their sense of wholeness and autonomy, which leads to integration and individuation. This blog post delves into these stages to explore how they facilitate personal growth and healing.

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Finding the power in Myth: Hecate, Goddess of Illumination

Finding the power in Myth: Hecate, Goddess of Illumination

By embodying Hecate’s attributes and drawing lessons from her mythology, women can find strength, wisdom, and empowerment to navigate their own journeys with confidence and agency. Like all of us in different periods of our life, Hecate stands at the crossroads. Connecting to our inner Self through meditation and active imagination, we can gain inspiration from ancient archetypes and mythological figures such as Hecate as we bravely navigate our own paths, accept the weight of our choices and the responsibility of creating our own essence.

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I See You, Anger
Mindfulness, Depth Psychotherapy Lisa Rainwater Mindfulness, Depth Psychotherapy Lisa Rainwater

I See You, Anger

Where does your anger live? Does it hold court in your belly? Does it wrap around your heart like a corset? Or is it so pervasive that it flows through your veins like Valvoline in a Formula 1 race car? If you’re like me, it might live in all those places and even a few I’m yet unaware of. Anger is alive in all of us—even when we try to ignore it. Even when social norms and expectations tell us anger is unacceptable. Over the next few weeks, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovery where the dark sides of you reveal you unveiled.

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