WELCOME TO YOUR EVOLUTION

Welcome to my coaching container! These sessions are where the mind's deepest layers can meet the body's intuitive wisdom in the safety of a guided practice. In our 1:1 coaching sessions, we explore the uncharted territories of your inner world, bridging the gap between conscious thoughts and buried emotions. Using a combination of guided imagery and tuning into bodily sensations, we'll uncover hidden aspects of yourself, fostering healing, clarity, and self-awareness. No prior knowledge of Shadow Work or Somatics is required; just come with an open heart and a curious spirit!

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?

Depending on the nature of the specific block you want to work through, the session will typically contain a few key elements:

 ⭆ Coaching Conversation: This portion tends to look very similar to motivational interviewing, where I will ask you questions about your experiences so that we can understand and begin to separate...

1) the events surrounding the block you want to process,

2) your mind's interpretation of related circumstances,

3) your awareness and understanding of the block (+ how it functions relative to your goals),

4) your desired outcome, and

5) any additional interpretations (relating to the block) that we may find even more juicy Shadow content in.

⭆ Somatic Active Imagination Sequences: Sequences tend to set themselves up to occur naturally out of coaching conversation. I may pause and ask how you're feeling about something you just shared, and then ask if you're ready to move into a sequence, where (upon receiving your consent) I will then ask you to close your eyes and we will begin. Most sequences begin with identifying how the emotion or thought manifests in your body (as sensations), and then expand into more psychic content from there, continuously tying in somatic awareness as your imagination naturally unfolds into its own vast world (your mind is a psychic realm, after all!).

These sequences are largely informed by Parts Work, so we treat each and every aspect of the mind and body as their own 'part,' inviting them into a dialogue, or instructing them to follow certain guidance when appropriate ("go over there," "stay with another Part," "show me what this means," "take us to a separate scene," etc). Sequences can feel somewhat like lucid dreaming, wherein the content can be surprising, or even feel like a scene from Alice in Wonderland. Sequences can last anywhere from 5 minutes to beyond 45 minutes, and (depending on the client) an average session can contain 1-3 sequences.

⭆ Nervous System Regulation Exercises: This could be anything from a simple grounding exercise before/during/after a sequence, to having you switch to sitting on the floor against a wall instead of in a chair. The idea here is to establish safety in the body (nervous system) so that it can safely hold, and adequately process, all psychic and somatic content that may come up during the active imagination sequences.

⭆ Reflection: After we have finished with any sequences and regulation exercises, we'll take some time at the end of the session to reflect on what was discovered and felt. Reflection helps us solidify what we've learned and noticed, and begin the process of integrating that knowledge into daily life. During this time, I'll ask you to share your thoughts, feelings, and insights about the session, and you'll also be free to ask me any additional questions about what came up.

⭆ (Optional) Homework Assignments / Integration Exercises: Depending on what came up during the session, I may suggest some additional exercises for you to try on your own following the session. These could be writing prompts, mindfulness exercises, nervous system support, rituals, or even creative projects. The purpose of these assignments is to further your understanding of your experience, and to help you begin to integrate any of the Shadow aspects (aka, "Parts") we worked with into your conscious mind.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Don't be shy -- reach out to me at hello@rachaelbesser.com :)

*** Disclaimer: All content and services provided by Rachael Besser, including these sessions, are for personal enrichment purposes ONLY. Coaching sessions are not a replacement for therapy; nor are they intended to diagnose or treat mental illness of any kind, or symptoms of such. For more information on crisis intervention & resources, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm ***

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