Healing the wounds of the soul
How can we meet our wounds and masks to better transform and heal them?
Flight, dependency, self-sabotage, control or rigidity, do you know?
These were the themes we addressed during a training weekend in 2024 with participants in the long coaching course ‘Explorer’ of BAO-Elan Vital Institute Coaching, Mentoring, Supervision, Transitions, where I was assistant trainer.
Each of these behaviors refers to an original fear or wound (an approach theorized by Lise Bourbeau), sometimes reactivated in our everyday lives: rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal or injustice.
The apprentice-coaches have also learned that, fortunately, there’s a way to heal each of these wounds: first by recognizing and accepting them. Knowing that we all experience them to different degrees.
Then, for each of them individually, move towards: assertiveness, empowerment, self-esteem, letting go, the ability to put things into perspective.
It’s a – beautiful – path of life, for each and every one of us. ⚖
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Introduction to Creative Journaling
Here is my feedback on a 3-day Creative Journal training. It is based on the strengths of art therapy, psychology, artist journaling and multiple creativity development techniques.
Do you know kintsugi?
Sublimating cracks with gold, in an ode to imperfection and fragility.
Follow your dreams!
I had been dreaming of Japan since I was a child, watching TV series and cartoons from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Ready to reveal yourself?
I offer coaching and personalized support to help individuals and teams overcome key transitions in their personal or professional lives. My approach combines listening, facilitation and tailor-made solutions.