Such a longtime to have a dream series. I wonder if it was weaving in other areas of life over the last 13 years?
Regarding somatics, I have wavered between pure somatic therapy and Jungian therapy the last few years. If I was in Jungian analysis too long, I'd feel the body was being lost (and even had dreams calling me back to body work). If I did somatics too long, I felt the richness of the inner world was not being taken into account. So, earlier this year I went on a hunt to find a Jungian therapist who also practiced my preferred form of somatic therapy, called Somatic Experiencing (SE). Luckily, I was able to find a Jungian Analyst who is also a certified SE practitioner.
Sessions look really different each time, but if we are working on a particular situation, she will guide me to notice the sensations in my body, the qualities and felt-sense. She helps me process somatic tension by resourcing, being present with the sensations, and inviting me to breathe, move my body or notice posture. Then we might switch to a more Jungian approach and break down a related dream image, the symbolism, patterns, etc. And if that brings up affect, we make sure to check in again with the body and see how I am doing. Sometimes we begin our sessions in quiet meditation, noticing what is happening in the body, and begin there. It's such a lovely mix, and it has been really nourishing for me. I am grateful to be working with someone who can switch modalities in a single session. It feels like I've finally found the right mix of therapeutic support and interventions for my needs :)
Such a longtime to have a dream series. I wonder if it was weaving in other areas of life over the last 13 years?
Regarding somatics, I have wavered between pure somatic therapy and Jungian therapy the last few years. If I was in Jungian analysis too long, I'd feel the body was being lost (and even had dreams calling me back to body work). If I did somatics too long, I felt the richness of the inner world was not being taken into account. So, earlier this year I went on a hunt to find a Jungian therapist who also practiced my preferred form of somatic therapy, called Somatic Experiencing (SE). Luckily, I was able to find a Jungian Analyst who is also a certified SE practitioner.
Sessions look really different each time, but if we are working on a particular situation, she will guide me to notice the sensations in my body, the qualities and felt-sense. She helps me process somatic tension by resourcing, being present with the sensations, and inviting me to breathe, move my body or notice posture. Then we might switch to a more Jungian approach and break down a related dream image, the symbolism, patterns, etc. And if that brings up affect, we make sure to check in again with the body and see how I am doing. Sometimes we begin our sessions in quiet meditation, noticing what is happening in the body, and begin there. It's such a lovely mix, and it has been really nourishing for me. I am grateful to be working with someone who can switch modalities in a single session. It feels like I've finally found the right mix of therapeutic support and interventions for my needs :)