Free Tool: ‘Shadow Work’ Basics
First steps towards the discovery and integration of your Shadow.
In the light, we live our stories.
In the Shadow, we find what we’ve hidden.
How This Tool Works
A curated series of articles that introduces you to the essentials of ‘Shadow Work’, this tool offers a grounded, empowering path for meeting the parts of yourself you’ve hidden - and integrating them with compassion and clarity. No overwhelm. Just clarity, curiosity, and real tools for your growth.
Short reads (3–5 minutes): Perfect for reflection, discovery, or daily practice.
Organised by theme: Use the index below to choose where to start.
Gentle next steps: Each guide links to deeper resources, courses, or free tools.
Start Here
Begin your journey with clarity and kindness.
What Is ‘Shadow Work’?
A clear, accessible introduction to the hidden self and the parts we’ve learned to repress.How to Begin ‘Shadow Work’
A gentle, practical guide to starting ‘Shadow Work’ with simple daily practices and emotional awareness.
Tools & Practices
Build a steady, embodied practice for self-discovery and integration.
How to Do ‘Shadow Work’: A Step-by-Step Guide
A clear, repeatable process for identifying triggers, exploring inner patterns, and integrating what’s been hidden.‘Shadow Work’ Exercises & Journaling Prompts
Daily prompts, mirror work, and imagination practices to help you stay grounded and present in the work.
Depth & Theory
Explore the psychological foundations and archetypal maps behind shadow work.
Jungian ‘Shadow Work’: A Psychological Introduction
Understand Carl Jung’s framework of the Shadow, the unconscious, and the path to individuation.The ‘Shadow Self’: Understanding What We Hide
A compassionate breakdown of how the Shadow forms - and why reclaiming it changes everything.
Healing & Integration
Move from fragmentation toward self-acceptance and inner peace.
Making Peace With Yourself Through ‘Shadow Work’
Learn how ‘Shadow Work’ dissolves inner conflict and helps you live with greater compassion and clarity.The Role of Resistance in ‘Shadow Work’
Discover how resistance signals readiness - and how to meet it with care instead of force.
Growth & Potential
Reclaim the gifts, power, and purpose you’ve unknowingly left behind.
‘Shadow Work’ and Personal Transformation
A powerful guide to growing through integration, not bypass - becoming more you, not less.Unlocking Hidden Gifts Through ‘Shadow Work’
Explore how your shadow holds not just pain, but creativity, clarity, and the confidence to fully show up.
