KNOW YOUR TRUE SELF WITH SIT SHADOW WORK
Harness the power of shadow exploration through Story Image Therapy
SIT Shadow Work Difference
There are many forms of shadow work found online. Most are not grounded in academic research, the lived experience of the creator, or real-life healing experiences of hundreds of individuals in education and clinical populations.
There are many forms of shadow work found online. Most are not grounded in academic research, the lived experience of the creator, or real-life healing experiences of hundreds of individuals in education and clinical populations.
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In contrast, SIT Shadow Work™ is a well-researched, proven approach.
Developed by clinical psychologist, Dr Toula Gordillo using Jungian action research with numerous individuals for over a decade, her approach is both psychologically sound and effective in daily life.
SIT Shadow Work further uses evidence-based tools to:
Identify hidden emotional patterns
Process suppressed fears, trauma and
- Build self-awareness for meaningful change
The Process
SIT Shadow Work follows a structured three step reflective process. It may be completed individually in SIT therapy sessions, or within a support group or course.
The Process
SIT Shadow Work follows a structured three step reflective process. It may be completed individually in SIT therapy sessions, or within a support group or course.
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STEP 1: Recognising unconscious patterns through symbolic stories, images, journaling and reflective questions. These activities help participants identify emotional triggers, recurring relationship patterns, stress responses and inner conflicts.
STEP 2: Embracing these patterns without shame or self-criticism. Participants begin to understand why these behaviours developed, what emotional needs they were protecting, and how they may still influence current decisions and relationships.
STEP 3: Integrating brings these patterns into conscious awareness so they no longer drive behaviour automatically and without conscious thought.
Rewrite Your Story
Many people find themselves repeating the same patterns in relationships, work and stressful situations. In Story Image Therapy (SIT), this repetition is understood as part of our stress story.
Rewrite Your Story
Many people find themselves repeating the same patterns in relationships, work and stressful situations. In Story Image Therapy (SIT), this repetition is understood as part of our stress story.
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Such unconscious patterns developed early in life can help us to cope and survive, but can also cause us stress or emotional distress in adulthood.
To understand this process further, SIT Shadow Work uses the symbolic frog and scorpion story and images.
The inner frog represents our caring, generous and accommodating side, while the inner scorpion represents our protective, defensive and reactive side.
Both are natural parts of human nature, but problems arise when either one operates without balance or awareness.
Over time, such awareness helps individuals develop clearer boundaries, stronger emotional regulation and healthier relationships with others.
