Embodiment

“The greater the tension, the greater is the potential. Great energy springs from a correspondingly great tension of opposites.” ~ C.G. Jung, Alchemical Studies, (CW 13, §154) For years, I have been deeply fascinated by the Victorian New Woman. She resonated with me, as I began to struggle with these internal contradictions in my personal life. I now see that she embodies that tension between opposites and contrast that forms the basis of polarity work. The New Woman characte

Many therapeutic models focus on techniques and set methods: these tools offer couples a sense of control and structure that helps them feel empowered to tackle their relational issues. Most of us struggle with uncertainty and turn to therapists (or self-help resources) for answers. There is nothing wrong with this. In fact, we need ways to connect the dots. Still, the beauty of working with polarity is that it revolves around our interaction with the unknown. In other words,