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Brittany Weyen Psychotherapy
Self-Discovery


Meeting Your Hidden Self: An Introduction to Shadow Work
In therapy, we often talk about getting to know yourself—your patterns, your feelings, your longings. But there is another layer to the self that many people never explore: the shadow. Swiss psychoanalysis, Carl Jung The Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung used the word shadow to describe the parts of ourselves we learned to hide—feelings we weren’t allowed to express, needs we were shamed for, and strengths we didn’t know how to claim. He described it as “the thing a person has
Brittany
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What Is the Self, Really? A Gestalt Perspective on the Ever-Evolving You
Have you ever wondered you who truly are? Your 'self' isn't a fixed identity, but a dynamic, ever-evolving process.
Brittany
3 min read


Why Awareness is the Foundation for Living Fully
Awareness isn’t just a technique—it’s the very foundation of this therapeutic approach and the key to living a fuller, more authentic life.
Brittany
2 min read


Are You Stuck? Understanding the Layers of Neurosis in Gestalt Therapy
Feeling stuck isn’t a personal failure—it’s part of the process of growth.
Brittany
3 min read
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