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Adding Depth and Action to Therapy: How combining CBT and Jungian Archetypes Empower Women
By combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with the richness of Jungian Archetypes, women can unlock a more holistic and transformative therapeutic experience.
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The Crone Archetype (Wise Woman)
The crone doesn’t care about society’s outdated standards for women. She’s too busy being fabulous and wise to worry about fitting into anyone else’s expectations...
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The Mystic Archetype in Midlife
While other feminine archetypes might focus on nurturing, creating, or achieving, the mystic leans toward introspection, higher truths, and a sense of inner knowing that often feels just a bit otherworldly.
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The Mother Archetype
It’s messy, it’s magical, and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. You’ve laughed, cried, and probably questioned your sanity more than once, but through it all, you’ve embodied a role that’s equal parts grit and grace.
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August Mood - Call of the Wild Woman
August reminds us to take that much-needed time to nourish ourselves, allowing the wild woman spirit to flourish and guiding us to embrace our sensuality fully.
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The Maiden Archetype Overview
Here’s to the Maiden: the version of you who made some ridiculous choices, cried over the wrong people, and thought she had all the answers. She didn’t, but that’s okay. She gave you the raw material to become who you are now—someone who has the wisdom to appreciate her youthful chaos and maybe even laugh about it.
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Lean into Authenticity -The Huntress Archetype in Menopause
Out of all the feminine archetypes—the mother, the maiden, the queen, the wise woman—the huntress stands out for her fierce independence and her ability to chart her own course. Unlike the nurturing mother or the reflective wise woman, the huntress is unapologetically action-oriented. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to pursue it.
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Get Satisfaction by Embracing the Lover Archetype in Midlife
The lover archetype isn’t just about romantic love or being someone else’s muse—it’s about embodying a zest for life itself. Unlike the nurturing mother archetype, the wise crone, or the independent maiden, the lover archetype thrives on sensory experiences, creative expression, and deep emotional connections.
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Embracing Wisdom in Menopause - The Sage Archetype in Midlife
After Menopause: Embracing the Sage Archetype - Fewer F*'s to Give
And then, menopause hits. The hot flashes, the mood swings, the random tears because a commercial about a puppy sent you over the edge. It’s a lot. But amidst all of that, something magical begins to happen: the sage archetype comes into full bloom.
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Harness Your Power with The Queen Archetype in Midlife
Midlife isn’t about losing yourself; it’s about finding a new version of you, and embracing your inner queen archetype is one powerful way to do it. The queen archetype is all about owning your power, confidence, and authority. It’s the part of you that can make decisions without second-guessing yourself, nurture others while holding boundaries, and rule your life with a sense of purpose.
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Female Archetypes Quiz
By answering a series of fun and thought-provoking questions, you’ll uncover your unique mix of these archetypes. Not only will you learn which archetype is most dominant in your personality, but you’ll also see a percentage breakdown for all seven archetypes. This insight can help you better understand your strengths, passions, and how you show up in different areas of life.
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Myth and Storytelling as Important Therapeutic Resources
Why Myth and Storytelling are Important Therapeutic Resources.
Before we had words, we had pictures.
Images that spoke directly to our primal nature.
Stories are a part of who we are.
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Feeling Triggered? It May Be Time to Explore Your Shadow Side
First introduced by Carl Jung, the shadow represents the hidden or unconscious parts of ourselves—traits, emotions, or desires we’ve learned to suppress because they don’t align with how we want to see ourselves or how we want others to see us.
While this might sound unsettling, acknowledging and exploring the shadow can be a powerful tool for personal growth.
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The Challenge of the Caregiver | On Archetypes
The challenge of the caregiver archetype is to know when to give care, and when to stop giving care.
It sounds simple, right? But it....
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Who Am I; The Secret Language of Archetypes
Want to know who you are and what makes you tick? Archetypes are like recurring characters or patterns that show up...
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Unlocking Your Power with Jungian Archetypes: A Journey into the Subconscious
Have you ever wondered why certain stories, characters, or themes resonate so deeply with us? The answer might lie in the concept of...
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Jungian Archetypes: A List of Roles We Take as We Relate to the World
A list of Jungian archetypes to help us understand our behaviors, motivations, and relationships...
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The Guru Predator | letters from Dena
I once sat with a Yogi during my certification to become a meditation instructor. He cautioned everyone attending his class about Highway 42
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My name is Dena Bradford, MA
Dena is a psychotherapy student, healthcare executive, and medicine woman.
A near-death health experience in her 30s prompted Dena to shift from a traditional industrialized healthcare philosophy in search of a deeper meaning to life, a stronger connection to God, and embracing balance at the intersection of the mind, body, brain and spirit for healing.

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