The Shadow is the part of our psyche that contains all of our repressed and ignored emotions, habits, tendencies, desires and even gifts. This is an aspect of ourselves that we would rather pretend didn’t exist.

Shadow work involves getting in touch with those parts of yourself that you have repressed. Some may refer to this as their “dark side” and it is called “Shadow Work” as it involves diving into the unconscious material that shapes our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Shadow Work is simply becoming aware of what is hidden and gradually healing those aspects of yourself.

Symptoms of an Unintegrated Shadow

• Hypocrisy (believing and supporting one thing, but doing the other)
• Lies and self-deceit (both towards oneself and others)
• Uncontrollable bursts of rage/anger
• Emotional and mental manipulation of others
• Greed and addictions
• Phobias and obsessive compulsions
• Racist, sexist, homophobic, and other offensive behavior
• Intense anxiety
• Chronic psychosomatic illness
• Depression (which can turn into suicidal tendencies)
• Sexual perversion
• Narcissistically inflated ego
• Chaotic relationships with others
• Self-loathing
• Self-absorption
• Self-sabotage

Benefits of an Integrated Shadow

• Deeper love and acceptance of yourself
• Better relationships with others, including your partner and children
• More confidence to be your authentic self
• More mental, emotional, and spiritual clarity
• Increased compassion and understanding for others, particularly those you dislike
• Enhanced creativity
• Discovery of hidden gifts and talents
• Deepened understanding of your passions and ultimate life purpose
• Improved physical and mental health
• More courage to face the unknown and truly live life
• Access to your Higher Self
• A feeling of wholeness

The ViTerra Shadow Work Package

To guide and support you in the process of integrating your Shadow Self, ViTerra Healing offers a 5-session Shadow Work Package that consists of:

• Session 1: Introduction and Understanding the Shadow Work Process  
• Session 2: Self-exploration – Understanding Your Archetype and Shadow Self
• Session 3: Conversation with Your Shadow Self
• Session 4: Digging Deeper to Acknowledge, Accept, Heal and Integrate the Shadow Self
• Session 5: Going Forward and Conclusion

Each session also includes a Power Reiki Balancing and Integration Healing Session.

Each session is ± 1.5hrs long at R550 per session, i.e. R2750 total investment (Discount of 5% applies to upfront payment in full)