When we gather—whether in a therapy session, a Tarot reading, a circle under the full moon, or even in an online community dedicated to the mystical, we are holding sacred space for the other. These spaces are meant to remind us of our own capacity to listen deeply, to sense, and to know and reflect… [Read More]
Essential Soul Care: A Psychospiritual MODEL
When people first hear the phrase Essential Soul Care®, they often ask me, “Is it a theory? A therapy? A spiritual practice?” The truth is, it’s all of these in spirit, but most accurately, Essential Soul Care® is a model—a structured, integrative way of approaching personal growth, healing, and transformation. Orientations, Modalities, and Models—What’s the… [Read More]
Unlocking Oracle Card Wisdom: Predictive, Reflective, and Projective Insights
Oracle cards are a versatile tool that can be used in various ways, depending on the context and intention of the session. Three primary approaches stand out: Predictive, Reflective, and Projective. Each offers a unique lens for insight, and understanding these distinctions can deepen your work with clients, whether you are a spiritual guide, therapist,… [Read More]
The Use of Oracle or Tarot Cards in Therapy
In therapy, it’s essential to create a nurturing and accepting environment where clients feel safe to express themselves. This applies to both individual and group therapy settings. When using tools like tarot cards in therapy, oracle cards in therapy, creative expression, or accompanying stories, avoid focusing on the client’s artistic or interpretive skills. These tools… [Read More]
Learn How to Conduct Oracle Card Readings!
Do you want to master the art of using an Oracle deck? Learn how to read oracle cards! Imagine having a deck you can truly call your own—a deck that resonates with you completely. If this is your wish, the Essential Soul Care® Oracle deck and the corresponding certification course are perfect for you. Essential Soul Care®… [Read More]
Ego vs. Intuition: How to Discern When Guiding Others
As intuitive guides, coaches, and healers, we all receive moments of insight — flashes of knowing, subtle impressions, intuitive “downloads.” Some call them hits, others call them callings (as in the television series Manifest). Whatever name you use, these moments can feel powerful. But the real question is: What do you do with the information?… [Read More]
Inspired and Spirited About the Senses
During my doctoral studies I was required to read Awakening the Creative Spirit: Bringing the Arts to Spiritual Direction by Christine Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman. This book is full of gems. I felt motivated, inspired and spirited about the senses. I do not paint or sculpt. I sometimes sing, but mostly my creativity comes… [Read More]
Soul Care is Essential
That sounds right, doesn’t it? This is my new direction. The pandemic arrived and everything got upended for so many people in positive and negative ways. And sometimes a little bit of both. For me, the pandemic has given me time to embrace new projects and studies and the new birth is Essential Soul Care…. [Read More]
