Nov 6, 2025 | psychotherapy, somatic therapy, sublte energy
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach Evolving the Depths of Psychodynamic Work For more than a century, psychodynamic therapy has shaped the way we understand the unconscious. Through dialogue and reflection, it has helped countless...
Nov 5, 2025 | awakening, consciousness, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Shift Toward Conscious Practice Across the helping professions, more therapists and coaches are awakening to a simple truth: real healing requires more than insight and technique—it requires...
Nov 3, 2025 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, transformation, transpersonal counseling
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Rise of Parts Work in Modern Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) has become one of the most talked-about approaches in contemporary psychotherapy. Its language of “parts,” “protectors,” and...
Oct 31, 2025 | gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, spirituality
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of The Awakened Therapist Approach The Evolution of Trauma Therapy For decades, trauma treatment has focused primarily on cognition—on insight, memory, and story. While these approaches can bring understanding, they often fall short...
Oct 29, 2025 | nervous system, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, spirituality
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment Why Polyvagal Theory Matters in Trauma Healing In somatic trauma therapy, understanding the nervous system is essential to creating safety and transformation. Polyvagal Theory, developed by...
Oct 28, 2025 | gestalt therapy, nervous system, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, spirituality
by Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, Founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment The Body as a Gateway to Consciousness Mindfulness has become a cornerstone of modern psychotherapy—and for good reason. The ability to witness our inner experience with awareness and...