Processing Sessions: What They Are and Why I Value Them

To be met in our most vulnerable and tender states and, in those very same moments, to have someone reflect back to us how wise, capable, and brave we are is a priceless gift.

I deeply value “processing” sessions—sessions in which the client brings to light shadow material from their unconscious, freely voices it, and begins to verbally process how they’re making meaning of it.

Often times, this shadow material has never before been expressed outside of the back rooms of their psyche. These hours are sacred and what we do with that material in session matters.

Their psyche is the leader of these sessions.

My role is space holder, facilitator, and intentional-question-asker; being mindful not to insert my own opinions but to, instead, listen deeply and use what the client is voicing to formulate a question that helps them to continue to access their own insight.

It is always my intention to honor the full spectrum of the client: their humanity, their shadow, their brilliance, their bravery, their growth edges, and their gifts. All parts are welcome.

That’s what it means to me to feel seen and to see someone: to make space for all parts.

With care,
Heather

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With care,
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