There is a sacred difference between replication and revelation. I come from a lineage of deep listening, to the bones of the psyche, to the symbols that rise unbidden, to the stories that live in the earth and in the breath of women gathered in circle. The spaces I create are not templates. They are… Continue reading Creating from the bone: not quick, not copied, real
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Healer, hold yourSelf
There’s a paradox in the helping professions, we hold space for others while sometimes bypassing our own exhaustion. We teach nervous system regulation while running on fumes, listen to suffering while dismissing our own fatigue. At some point, the fire that fuels us begins to consume us 🔥 Burnout isn’t just about doing too much,… Continue reading Healer, hold yourSelf
Exploring the Depths: How Jungian Psychology Shapes My Work
In my process with clients as well as in my personal inner work, I draw deeply from Jungian Depth Psychology to help explore and make sense of life. This approach resonates with me because it values the complexity of the human spirit and sees healing as a journey of self-discovery. Here’s a glimpse into how… Continue reading Exploring the Depths: How Jungian Psychology Shapes My Work
On Maternal Envy
I used to see them. I still see them. The Mothers. The ones who seem effortlessly composed, whose kids adore them, whose homes radiate warmth, whose careers thrive without chaos. I watch, and something sharp stirs in me- envy. Melanie Klein would call it a primitive force, a part of me that feels deprived, believing… Continue reading On Maternal Envy
The power of a group (therapy)
Why I created (and named) my practice HORÓ [from my mother’s tongue - a dance usually in a circle ⭕️]?Well, because of Community. I needed one but also because healing ❤️🩹 happens in a community, in a relationship, in a relational context-where one feels like they belong, they are safe, accepted, and appreciated. Being part… Continue reading The power of a group (therapy)
On Eco-Feminist Psychotherapy
🌱Ecofeminist psychotherapy embodies a unique fusion of environmental consciousness and feminist principles within therapeutic practices. Rooted in the belief of interconnectedness between the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature, this approach emphasizes the correlation between personal well-being and the health of the planet. In sessions, ecofeminist psychotherapy encourages clients to explore their relationship… Continue reading On Eco-Feminist Psychotherapy
IFS (Internal Family Systems) approach to Eating disorders
Eating disorders (ED) are among the most deadly of psychiatric disorders… even when moderate ED symptoms are present a person can feel quite overwhelmed and bound by a complex experience of helplessness, shame and control. Traditional psychotherapy relies on eliminating and stabilizing behaviors and thoughts … which generally increases symptoms and magnetizes the client to… Continue reading IFS (Internal Family Systems) approach to Eating disorders
IFS ~ healing from the inside out
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is a cutting-edge approach to treating the lasting impact of trauma, helping us to better understand and heal the different parts of ourselves. Image by Alana Jay By using self-compassion and mindfulness, IFS allows us to access our inner wisdom and resolve internal conflicts. The IFS model approaches the… Continue reading IFS ~ healing from the inside out
IFS Healing Circle for Women
IFS Healing Circle’s third cohort coming up - 15 April through 27 May 2024. My next offering is a big one! I have secretly been cooking it since the beginning of the pandemic. Yet, I feel as ready as I can, to birth it, so here it is: Please join me for one of a… Continue reading IFS Healing Circle for Women
‘No Trauma Mama’ Perinatal Wellness
NO TRAUMA MAMA is a Perinatal Wellness Support Bundle I wished I had back when I was embarking on my Motherhood journey! A safe space to share, discuss, brainstorm, feel, sense, cry, process in preparation for your MAMAhood. No Trauma Mama Bundle This is a package of therapy sessions and support for expecting mothers! It's… Continue reading ‘No Trauma Mama’ Perinatal Wellness
Aleksandra Staneva, PhD - Internal Family Systems & Jung 