Has this ever happened to you? You’re minding your own business—reading, making tea, or easing into your evening—and suddenly your favorite lamp dims. Or the salt lamp you’ve had for years goes dark. Or three salt lamps across your home mysteriously shut off at the exact same time. No surge. No shared outlet. Just… darkness. You… [Read More]
The Empty Chair as Mirror, Messenger and Portal
In the quiet space between words, in the moments we pause to listen more deeply—this is where the soul of therapy often speaks. Here we discuss the empty chair as mirror, messenger and portal. One of Gestalt therapy’s most evocative techniques is the empty chair. Traditionally, it invites a client to engage in a dialogue… [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]
Whispers from the Pillar: Flowers as the Oracle
When I was eleven years old, I sat at the base of the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis in Athens. A photo from that day rests on my bedside table—a still moment in time, framed by weathered stone and ancestral memory. My father was Greek, and though I didn’t know it then, that visit… [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]
Can Oracle Cards be used in Clinical Supervision?
Yes, Oracle cards can be integrated into clinical supervision with psychotherapists, offering a creative, reflective, and symbolic approach to exploring clinical dynamics, professional development, and the supervisory relationship. While not a conventional method in clinical supervision, Oracle cards can serve as a tool for enhancing self-awareness, fostering insight, and stimulating discussion in various areas relevant… [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]
The Mini Moon Ritual Guide
Today and tomorrow are days to really, REALLY release what no longer serves you! It is also the first of two full moons in the month of March. I am offering a Mini Moon Ritual Guide! I like the traditional description of the moons offered by Farmer’s Almanac: March’s Full Moon was traditionally called the Full… [Read More]
