Carl Jung realized that mental-balance cannot exist without a direct confrontation with the Shadow. This confrontation requires an individual to explore and acknowledge every aspect of their Shadow, no matter how grotesque it may be.

The act of simply acknowledging shadow traits, and accepting them into reality, will bring more balance to the mental... See more

There are four basic steps in Jungian Shadow Work

1. Accept the truth that our shadow traits cannot be repressed out of existence.


2. Introspect and accept the root of each shadow trait.


3. Work to bring aspects of shadow traits into the light.


4. Allow shadow traits to express themselves in healthy ways.

The nature of working with the shadow can be incredibly destabilizing in one’s life. Opening the gates to the unconscious is much like peering beyond the veil into the great unknown, it opens a portal of sorts, and what comes out can be as frightening as it can be healing. Many times, the fear comes before the cure. These previously unknown parts... See more