Archetypes

​What are Archetypes? ​

I think of archetypes as the fundamental patterns of human nature.  Archetypes can be organized in very broad categories or broken down into more finite descriptions. But ultimately, we have the potential for all of these archetypes within our own psyche. Archetype work is about learning how to activate and integrate these energies in a healthy way. 

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What is the point? 

There are lots of ways to approach inner work—archetype work is just another modality to explore. Whether meditation, CBT, internal family systems, or a myriad of other practices, they are all different paths on the same mountain. The goal is to have be healthier, to be more emotionally integrated, to heal from trauma, to live a life more aligned to your own soul. Archetype work is just another approach that can be used. It doesn't resonate with everyone and might not be a good fit for you. But I have found it especially helpful for me because it requires an imaginative and creative participation which connects more deeply for me than some methods that rely heavily on the intellectual or mental aspect. 

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How do you work with them? 

1. Meeting the Archetypes

2. Knowing (Exploring the Archetypes)

3. Becoming the Archetype