The Art of Shadow method
A playful method to make you aware of the mask you are wearing. Who is beneath that mask? Unravel the true nature of you are, unmasked.
The Art of Shadow method can be attended online or offline with a AoS certified facilitator. Find a facilitator near you.
How do we play?
In our experience, a coaching session is best experienced in small groups of 8-10 attendees. A session lasts 4-6 hours and typically contains:
- welcome and introduction
- 2 or 3 sessions
- pauze
- 2 or 3 sessions
- drawing and sharing of the experiences
A session contains a small play where we simulate a given situation. We set up 2 fictive characters that play both the ‘ego’ and the ‘shadow’. By playing a given situation the attendee brings in, a pattern of both the shadow and the masking of the shadow becomes clear.
Universal shadow
The Art of Shadow method is evenly both personal and universal. In a group setting, a few persons can act in a play whilst others witness it. During our previous work we found that all attendees experience the same universal themes. Therefore, witnessing or playing can have the same healing effect. The sharing of these universal themes strengthens our healing.
Individual trajectory
Although group settings can be very fruitful in order to recognize universal patterns and learn from mutual experiences, individual trajectories can be offered as well. In a 2-4 hour session one can get a grip on specific unwanted behavior. We often start with asking what triggers a client. These triggers give insight in the shadow we created in ourselves.
An individual trajectory contains a more tailored consult.
To attend an Art of Shadow session, please find a facilitator near you.