What is Individuation therapy?

_{Individuation therapy is an integrative and depth-oriented support model to help individuals in facilitating transformation.}

_{Individuation therapy draws from a wide array of therapeutic modalities. The understanding that human beings are fundamentally whole and capable of restoring inner balance when given the space and chance to do so, underpins the integrative work.}

_{On the body level, it engages with methods related to Somatic Experiencing and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). On the mind level it draws from both cognitive as well as depth-psychological analytic methods (C.G. Jung), and on the spiritual level it aims at helping to re-connect one’s life o something meaningful and larger than the personal experiende. This can happen through the unique creative expression of the client (IFS and multimodal & expressive arts). Individuation therapy does not claim to be any of the systems above, but it aims to draw from each.}

_{What does ‘individuation’ mean?}

_{‘Individuation’ is a term coined by Swiss psychiatrist and founding father of modern psychology, Carl Gustav Jung. It describes the continuing process of becoming a well-rounded and balanced personality that is self-actualized and authentic. We also say an ‘ensouled personality‘ or ‘personhood ‘. It means becoming who we are meant to be—and learning to walk through life with resilience, even in times of crisis or uncertainty. Often, individuating means outgrowing what no longer serves us.}

_{As we continue to change throughout life and life changes us, individuation is more a path that flows through us rather than a destination to reach.}

The goal of individuation therapy is that you learn, apply and develop the tools you need, to leave therapy with a renewed sense of meaning, ready to lead your own life well.

_{What does ‘integrative’ mean?}

_{Integrative therapies are at the forefront of modern therapy and psychotherapy research; they draw from many different areas and provide custom-tailored support to the client. Emotional well-being is influenced by a complex combination of biological, psychological, and systemic social factors. There cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach, as every human life is unique.}

_{In integrative therapy, the client and the therapist negotiate together about the client’s individual goals and the working methods that are suitable for him/her/them. The starting point of therapy is the goal of a good cooperative relationship between the client and the therapist, within which the negotiation of working methods and the goals of therapeutic work takes place. As a multi-theoretical, flexible approach, integrative therapy enables the therapist to adapt their working approach not only to the target problem, but also to the client’s readiness for change, preferences and progress in treatment. Integrative therapy can be implemented both as a time-limited/shorter, treatment-oriented, and as a longer-term rehabilitation therapy. In addition to symptom relief, the goal of treatment is always to increase the client’s self-understanding, mental processes and functional capacity.} 

What does ‘depth-oriented’ mean?

_{‘Depth-oriented’ means to recognize the unconscious, self-balancing ability of our psyche. Allowing unconscious material to emerge provides the potential for change, yet what emerges must be carefully mediated and integrated into our conscious lives.}

_{The goal is to develop sensitivity for patterns and unconscious impulses, to engage in an active process of mediating conscious and unconscious attitudes, and to bring instinctive parts into conscious life in a way that supports wellbeing and wholeness. The process of engaging with ones unconscious is challenging but deeply rewarding.}