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Alternate Healing Modalities

My approach acknowledges the benefit of altering one’s perception of this reality to gain increased perspective through accessing non-ordinary reality without the use of substances. Through the active, self-driven process of hypnosis or through the guided, ancient practice of the shamanic journey, our consciousness and awareness of self can be beneficially expanded. 

 

I am trained as a Consulting Hypnotist and was certified by The National Guild of Hypnotists in 2019. Through hypnosis, subconscious patterns of thought and behavior can be altered quite efficiently, given consistent engagement in an individualized course of treatment. Part of my motivation to receive training in hypnosis was that Sigmund Freud utilized hypnosis as part of his trauma treatment approach, and I was curious to explore the benefits of increasing one's receptivity to suggestion and past experiences. Additionally, I continue to reap the benefits of enhanced relaxation capabilities from the application of hypnosis daily!  If you're curious, please inquire.

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I trained with a shamanic practitioner and spiritual counselor/teacher for five years, who helped me learn to integrate root knowledge of core shamanism within the embedded context of self-realization and spiritual exploration. Shamanism is considered to be the mother of all religions and a profound practice that is one of my passions in this life. Shamanic work can increase our awareness of our innate spiritual connection while also helping to remediate traumatic experiences that have led to "soul loss" and a sense of disconnection from our authentic self. Through methods like journeying, soul retrieval, connecting with animals of power, and totem building, one can begin to fully connect with oneself, and many report a sense of “feeling whole again” and an enhanced sense of connection with what is via this sacred work.

 

 If you are interested in participating in shamanic work, please note that we may need to engage in preparatory work to build your container and ability to access and then hold the full complexity of this ancient, perception-altering experience.

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"Suffering only shows where you are attached. That is why, to those who are on the path, suffering is grace..." ~ Ram Dass

If you are looking for a different approach, let's discuss next steps.

Contact me to learn more about how hypnosis or shamanic work can enhance your sense of well-being and spirituality.

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Somatic Zen, PLLC

755 Main Street,

Building 2, Suite 2B

Monroe, CT 06468

203-628-2468

Somatic Zen is owned by licensed professional counselor

Michelle L. Caruso, LPC, MA ProC, MA SpEd, CH, MMT of Connecticut.

 

Services provided include:

  • Professional Individual Counseling

  • Professional Couples Counseling

  • Mindfulness Meditation Consulting

  • Trauma Treatment / Somatic Zen

  • Alternate Healing Modalities

 

Serving: Fairfield County, Litchfield County, & New Haven County

 

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