Awakening the Authentic Self Program

Time Frame: 6 Weeks

Skill Level: Intermediate

Recognize your projections, meet the parts of you you’ve been unconsciously exiling, and begin living from a more honest, integrated version of yourself

What You Will Explore

• Learn how projection works and how your shadow shows up through judgment, idealization, triggers, and emotional spikes.

• Map the everyday situations, relationships, and reactions that reveal where your hidden parts are trying to speak.

• Begin to recognize key archetypal energies (such as the Inner Critic, Inner Child, Protector, or People‑Pleaser) that shape your patterns.

• Practice gentle, guided dialogue and active imagination with shadow aspects so they feel seen, heard, and less extreme.

• Explore somatic and reflective tools that help you stay present with discomfort without abandoning yourself.

• Experiment with simple integration practices that transform insight into small, embodied shifts in how you relate, choose, and express yourself.

This is not about forcing yourself to be “positive” or spiritually bypassing your pain. It is about learning the language of your shadow so you can work with it, instead of being run by it.

As you awaken your authentic self through this work, your inner landscape changes first. Your reactions soften, your self‑awareness deepens, and your choices begin to align more with who you truly are, rather than who you learned to be.

If you are ready to move beyond basic shadow concepts into real‑time recognition, relationship, and integration — while preparing for deeper archetypal and individuation work — this program is your next step.

What Is Included

• 6 Weekly 1:1 Coaching Sessions
  Gentle, structured, trauma‑informed sessions that guide you from basic shadow awareness into deeper dialogue, integration, and authentic self‑expression.

• Projection and Trigger Mapping Worksheets
  Guided tools to unpack charged interactions, decode emotional reactions, and see how your shadow shows up through others.

• Archetypal Self and Shadow Map
  A visual exploration of the archetypal roles and inner figures influencing your behaviors, defenses, and relational patterns.

• Shadow Dialogue and Active Imagination Templates
  Step‑by‑step prompts for safe, intentional conversations with shadow aspects, so you can build trust instead of fear.

• Somatic and Nervous System Awareness Practices
  Simple body‑based exercises to help you stay grounded while exploring triggers, projections, and emotionally charged material.

• Shadow‑to‑Gift Integration Exercises
  Practices that help you recognize the hidden gifts within your shadow traits and experiment with healthier, aligned expressions.

• Session Recaps and Personalized Reflections
  Written summaries and gentle, tailored insights after each session to highlight your patterns, progress, and next micro‑steps.

• Individuation Pathway Preview
  A clear overview of how this 6‑week journey fits into your larger individuation process and prepares you for the 8‑week Shadow Work Masterclass.

• A Safe, Supportive Healing Container
  A grounded, nonjudgmental space where your emotions, defenses, and stories are met with compassion, curiosity, and respect for your pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to complete an introductory shadow work program first?

This program is designed as the next step after foundational shadow work. It is ideal if you already understand the basics of shadow work and want to go deeper into projections, archetypes, and integration, but you will still be guided gently and clearly.

2. How is this different from the Shadow Work Masterclass?

Awakening the Authentic Self focuses on real‑time recognition of your shadow through projection, triggers, and archetypal patterns, and on building a relationship with these parts. The Shadow Work Masterclass goes further into advanced archetypal work, deeper active imagination, and individuation processes.

3. What is the time commitment during the program?

You will meet once a week for a live 1:1 session and can expect an additional 60 to 90 minutes between sessions for reflection, journaling, and integration practices. The pace is designed to be meaningful, spacious, and sustainable.

4. Is this a good fit if I am currently in therapy?

Yes, this work can complement therapy well. This program offers guided shadow exploration, archetypal awareness, and integration practices, while therapy can support clinical needs, diagnosis, and deeper processing.

5. What will I walk away with by the end of the program?

By the end of the 6 weeks, you will have a clearer map of how your shadow operates through projection and patterns, a deeper relationship with key inner figures, and practical tools to continue integrating your shadow as you move into more advanced shadow and individuation work.