Andrea-Marie Stark

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Archetypes and Complexes: Their Healing Role in Depth Psychology

In Depth Psychology we recognize the power of an archetypal influence. Firstly, What are Archetypes?  Archetype is a Greek word meaning “original pattern, or model.” The Fairy Tale Connection  To understand archetypes and archetypal energy is to useful think of a well-known folk or fairy tale. Fairy tales contain “purely archetypal material,” says Marie Louise …

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The Role of the Modern Shaman, the Medicine Woman: Tracking the Shamanic Healer’s Role from Traditional Societies to Today

The term Shaman is ancient. Modern practitioners honor the wisdom and traditions of the Shamanic Pathway. Shaman Historically Helped With Personal, Social, and Environmental Issues In ancient cultures, the shaman tended to the health and well-being of the greater society. Shamans were called upon to help with personal, social, and environmental issues. Uniquely, the shamanic …

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A Story of Relief: The Expansiveness of Integrative Trauma Therapy and How It Improves Lives of Clients

How do we expect we can move freely and joyfully in our lives with a body laden with memory, a mind distracted and negative, and a soul in pieces?  We should not expect this of ourselves. We can find relief through trauma therapy. First, let’s remember what trauma does to our bodies, our minds, and our soul  …

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The Benefits and Beauty of Intuitive Counseling

Intuitive sessions help you gently acknowledge the unattended and yet unseen issues. Things that you have spent years trying to figure out can become quite clear. Intuitive Counseling in Pasadena can Open the Doors to Deeper Answers Many people come to intuitive sessions because other forms of therapy or healing were not working. Some relief …

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Shamanic Healing and Soul Retrieval: What it is, reclaiming lost parts of ourselves.

What does Shamanic Healing Mean? Shamanic healing is a term we use to describe using ancient healing ways learned through training and apprenticeships with either indigenous teachers or those who have studied with indigenous teachers. As a Shamanic Healer, I am am well-trained and greatly experienced in this holistic approach. However, rather than using the …

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