Self Discovery & Holistic Counselling
What is Self Discovery?
Self Discovery is a journey within; a quest to reunite with your true self. At times it requires patience, curiosity and willingness. At other times, self care, space for integration and rest are essential. With a commitment to your own journey, over time, healing, growth and transformation will occur. Although Self Discovery employs several modalities, the primary structures it draws on are Core Energetics, Numa Breathwork and Recreation Therapy.
Core Energetics is a trauma informed, body-centered or “somatic” therapy that use energy and consciousness to support and guide the healing process. Numa Breathwork is a simple yet profound and transformative technique that creates connection and healing within deeper levels of our consciousness that we often have no language for. Recreation Therapy offers engaging and meaningful activities that can help rebuild skills, improve mood, boost quality of life and strengthen social connections. Recreation enhances overall well-being, benefits people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and different abilities.
Why Self Discovery?
If only I was _______ enough!
Most of us spend a great deal of our life energy attempting to become who we think we ought to be, instead of celebrating who we truly are. We are often not conscious:
of the beliefs we developed as young children that hold us back from the pleasures that life has to offer.
of the many aspects of who we are that have become disconnected and therefore are not working together to support us in opening to the fullness of life.
of the strategies we have created in an attempt to navigate the world, strategies that no longer serve us.
To remember how to open our hearts and to fully ground into the strength and integrity of who we are, at some point it becomes necessary to accept the invitation to journey within and explore what is being held at different levels of our consciousness.
It is here that we explore and discover the whole of who we are: our mind, body, heart, will, intent and spirit. As we unearth, express and release that which no longer serves, we become able to welcome more self-responsibility for how we engage with ourselves and other. We begin to create space to welcome and bring forth the unique gifts we have to offer.
Over time, we are able to welcome our Soul Story;
the timeless truth of who we truly are.
Who might benefit from Self Discovery?
Soul Story offers guidance and support in the form of Self Discovery Sessions that may be beneficial for people who have experienced one or more of the following:
A desire to be in integrity with one’s self…
to gain more self-awareness
to learn self-regulation of emotions
to be in touch with one’s genuine needs
to learn & understand the gift of boundaries
to learn self-responsibility
to build a loving relationship with self
A desire for improved relationships…
to shift from destructive to life-giving patterns of behavior
to welcome more connection, pleasure and love
to live and communicate with loving intention and acceptance of self and others
A desire to live into all of who we are…
to be seen and heard in one’s truth
to find and reclaim one’s voice
to release blocked emotions in the body
to feel within a safe space that is free of judgment
to transform negative or critical thoughts
to decrease anxiety
to work through trauma
to work through loss and grief
to understand anger
to experience ceremony and ritual that supports healing
Individual Sessions
Individual sessions begin with a time to arrive and connect. From there, we move into a time of conversation to explore where you are in your story at this moment and then into a time of self discovery.
Because each session is unique, a variety of tools may be utilized
to support your self discovery process.
Session Length: 75 minutes
Investment: varies
Payable by e-transfer, debit or credit card ($4 processing fee)
Confirmation of your appointment time will be sent upon receipt of payment
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy
Group Sessions
Group sessions begin with a time to arrive, a brief check-in where each participant is invited to share where they are in their story at this moment, and then into a time of self discovery that is centered around a specific theme.
In addition to utilizing a variety of available tools to support the process, we draw on the
strength of a supportive community to learn, grown and discover.
Commitment: 2-hour segments over 6 - 8 weeks
Investment : varies
Due at time of registration
Payable by e-transfer, debit or credit card ($4 processing fee)
Confirmation of your appointment time will be sent upon receipt of payment
Refunds will be negotiated in some circumstances
Because Soul Story is committed to providing lower income people with equal opportunities, one individual appointment space and one space in each group session will be made available for those who are experiencing financial challenge. The cost for the session will be determined in relation to need.