Many of us have tried to harness the power of positive thinking and visualization, only to feel frustrated when our desired realities don't materialize. In this episode, Dr. Rob and Debra dive into the often misunderstood concept of mindset and why it alone is not enough to drive real change.

In this episode we explore:

• Ego and Mind: Often, what we perceive as mindset is tied to the ego, which is more concerned with survival and maintaining past self-concepts. This limits new creative potentials.
• Why You Are Most Likely Using a Defensive Strategy: Creating from a place of ego results in defensive strategies rather than authentic expression, which leads to unfulfilling outcomes.
• Illusion of Ego's Success: Achieving success through ego-driven efforts (like wealth or fame) often leads to a never-ending psychological struggle, failing to provide true happiness.
• Creating from Your Persona also Creates a Shadow: Understand how over-identifying with the Persona creates a shadow, leading to cycles of dissatisfaction despite achieving external goals.
• True Self and Higher Consciousness: Shifting from an ego-centered consciousness to your true self is crucial for genuine fulfillment and creativity.
• Real Creative Process: Creating from a higher consciousness is a joyful experience, unlike the constant struggle when creating from the ego.
• Examine Your Desires: True creative goals are driven by higher consciousness, not just social and physical survival needs.
• Wisdom Faculty: Awakening your wisdom faculty allows you to break free from the limitations of ego-driven creation, leading to higher self-awareness and genuine transformation.
• Introspection and Self-Inquiry: Key practices to observe your thoughts without being swept away by them, sharpening your mind's creative potential.
• Reality as Imagination: Neurological and philosophical perspectives suggest our reality is a “controlled hallucination,” revealing the profound role of the mind in shaping our experiences.

Are you an aspiring coach or active coach that is interested in incorporating Jungian Psychology into your practice?

Download our for free ebook Introduction to Shadow Work for Aspiring Coaches here:
https://creativemindcoach.com/intro-to-shadow-work-book/

This book is for coaches. We always recommend working with a highly-trained coach when you do shadow work for optimal results.

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In our new podcast episode, "Jungian Coaching for Young Adults and Children," hosts Debra Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD, continue their series on niches for Jungian Life Coaches. They discuss a popular niche for parents is to coach parents and their children in a Jungian model and why it is a powerful process for them and well-needed in our society.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding Developmental Stages: Discover Erik Erickson’s stages of development and their profound impact on children, particularly ages 5-12 (Industry vs. Inferiority) and adolescence (Identity vs. Role Confusion).
• Jungian Concepts for Kids: Debra and Robert discuss how early exposure to Jungian ideas like Persona and Shadow can help children understand themselves better, recognize their strengths, and address vulnerabilities.
• Cultivating Creativity: Learn about the pivotal role of creativity in childhood development. Understand how nurturing imagination and creative skills can build resilience, reduce destructive behaviors like bullying, and lead to a balanced, fulfilling adulthood.
• Conscious Parenting: Insights into the importance of conscious parenting and the power it holds to provide children with the tools to handle stress, especially in the age of social media.
• The Ripple Effect: Consider the positive ripple effect that trained children can have on their peers and community, fostering a healthier and more supportive environment.

Why Jungian Coaching for Kids?

• Holistic Development: Unlike traditional methods focusing on behavior modification, Jungian coaching views each child uniquely, aiming for individual growth and self-mastery.
• Creative Techniques: Engaging the unconscious mind through visualization, active imagination, dreamwork, and play aligns closely with a child’s natural learning process.

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In this episode of 'Soul Sessions with CreativeMind,' hosts Debra and Dr. Rob continue their discussion on the various niches within coaching, focusing on spiritual coaching. They provide insights into how spiritual coaching helps individuals connect with their true psyche using Jungian principles.

The hosts explore the distinct features of Jungian spiritual coaching, including its application to personal, relational, and business contexts, and emphasize the role of dreams and the collective unconscious. The episode concludes with an invitation to join their coaching program, offering a transformative journey for aspiring coaches.

In this episode we explore:

• Different types of spiritual coaching
• How understanding Jung's Individuation Process is ideal for those who want to become a spiritual coach
• The deeper layers of the psyche including the Collective Unconscious and Archetypes

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Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/program-brochure

Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:
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