Mary, stained glass by Lisa Tieman
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Integrating spirit is a process of spiritual evolution and psychological
maturation. It was born
out of my personal development as a pastoral counselor and spiritual
devotee, as an answer to many of my concerns about modern day psychology. Essentially,
to maintain my integrity as a counselor, I restructured my work
to reflect spiritual values rather than the "coping", "ego
strengthening", or "here's a pill" protocol of traditional
therapy.
My background in Bio-energetic Analysis
naturally led me to the body/mind realm as a way of understanding
and working through many of the issues clients presented. In
recognizing behavioral patterns and chronic tensions and postures
held in their bodies, it became possible to release, restructure,
and realign them into positive, energized flows. This in turn triggers
old feelings/emotions and influences the habitual thought forms
and belief systems.This “shaking-up to the depths” of
the physical/emotional structure allows the client to re-assemble
in a new way. Through connecting to the innate wisdom of the body
s/he also connects to the earth and all living beings. A
sense of union often brings with it both a feeling of responsibility
and a desire to be good caretakers of our precious planet while
stimulating us to find our place in this mission.
As a spiritualist, I am also aware of
other elements and beliefs that affect the well being of an individual.
Integrating spirit holds the perspective of a multi-dimensional
universe and takes into account the presence of spirits and other
intangible energetic forces. This may include assistance
from elevated beings or interference from entities who are less
honorable, specifically: suffering spirits, and those who are connected
to addictions (alcohol, nicotine, drugs, sex) and illness. Through
guided meditation, journeys, and B.R.E.T.H.work clients often remember
incidents, or come into contact
with presences (i.e. thought forms, energetic configurations and
encantations) that have been mysterious to them. Through intuition and guidance, we seek
to understand this phenomenon and how it is relevant to the client's
current situation. This work often brings one face to face
with one's deepest, most hidden and feared parts. For some this
is their “lower
self” and for others their “higher self". In
either case, through this practice, both the person and the entities
earn the capacity to transform themselves and are indoctrinated
into a “spiritual paradigm”.
Integrating spirit bridges
the insights of psychology and the grace of spirituality; it
is a path of direct and personal connection with the divine. It
is a safe space to descend deep into one’s own being to touch
the divine presence within the soul. It is a path of revelation,
transmutation and unification of matter and spirit.
The process
of integrating spirit brings help and support for persons
in spiritual, emotional, or physical distress, crisis, or discomfort as
well as those seeking to make a significant change in their lives through self-awareness. This
work is also beneficial for persons experiencing the presence of energies,
(wanted or unwanted) around them, whether it be in their home, their work,
or their physical/etheric body. It can be enhanced with the simultaneous
use of complimentary modalities such as flower essences, B.R.E.T.H.work,
ritual, acupuncture, etc. Integrating spirit embraces all faiths,
social and political ideologies, believers, and non-believers.
This is a healing process, not a quick
cure. It requires a commitment of time, energy and financial remuneration.
The sessions are usually one and a half hours, on a weekly basis
over an agreed upon span of time. Emergency situations are
treated as needed. I offer and encourage an in-person preliminary
interview session; all following sessions are available by telephone
or in person. |