In this powerful demo session, I work with a volunteer navigating recovery from sex and love addiction following a recent breakup. As part of her healing, she chose to step away from social meetups for 90 days—a decision that brought up grief, anger, and fear of being forgotten.
Together, we explored the embodied roots of her pain, turning toward early attachment wounds and reclaiming the parts of herself she had abandoned. Through presence and awareness, she recognized how her projections outward were reflections of her own inner disconnection.
The second half of the session—available on Patreon—features deep reparenting and completion work with her inner young one, offering a profound glimpse into the healing process.
Please note that for the purposes of this podcast, some moments of this session have been omitted, included many moments of silence.
This episode is for educational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute therapy or professional advice.
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For therapists ready to deepen into this work, explore my book The Awakened Therapist: Spirituality, Consciousness, and Subtle Energy in Gestalt Therapy.
The live demonstrations shared on The Awakened Therapist Podcast are for educational and illustrative purposes only. These sessions are not therapy, nor are they intended to replace therapeutic treatment. The volunteers who participate have given their informed consent for this material to be shared publicly.
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Harmony Kwiker is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment. With over two decades of experience in transpersonal counseling, somatic healing, and Gestalt therapy, Harmony supports individuals and therapists in awakening to their True Self. She is the author of The Awakened Therapist, Align, Reveal, and Holistic Co-Regulation, and the creator of two transformative card decks. Harmony’s work blends spiritual wisdom, nervous system attunement, and relational presence to invite deep healing and lasting transformation. Learn more about training with Harmony: https://awakenedtherapist.com