JOIN US IN NEW ENGLAND THIS FALL
October 5 - 7, 2025

Sunday Night Keynote

The Therapist’s Shadow: Unlocking Growth Through Self-Awareness in Practice
Join Danielle Massi, LMFT, bestselling author of Shadow Work, for an enlightening keynote, “The Therapist’s Shadow: Unlocking Growth Through Self-Awareness in Practice.” In this talk, Danielle will explore how therapists’ own unconscious biases, emotional triggers, and blind spots—their shadow—shape the therapeutic process. Through practical tools, real-world examples, and self-reflective exercises, participants will learn how embracing their shadow can deepen empathy, enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and model vulnerability for clients within therapeutic contexts. This session offers all counselors and therapists the opportunity to integrate shadow work into their personal and professional lives, creating lasting growth for themselves and those they serve.

Meet Your Presenters

Mindy Jacobson-Levy
MCAT, ATR-BC, LPC, LPAT

Anne Mills
MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LCPAT

Jennifer Lefebre
PsyD, TCTSY-F, RYT-500

Nancy Scherlong
LCSW, PTR, CJT, M/S

Meet and network with other like-minded professionals at the inaugural Shadow & Soul Summit as we guide you on a transformative journey rooted in creative self-expression. This continuing education opportunity invites healers and caring professionals to engage in over two full days of powerful hands-on workshops and thought-provoking discussions led by prominent mental health specialists. Immersive arts-based experiences designed to foster deep personal exploration will be highlighted.

 

The concept of Shadow, introduced a century ago by psychologist Carl Jung, refers to the hidden, often suppressed, aspects of our psyche — the parts of ourselves we may have neglected, feared, or rejected. Contemporary Shadow work using the expressive arts incorporates art making, creative writing, embodied practices, and other creative disciplines. It is designed to provide healers and seekers alike with a variety of potent tools for accessing those aspects of Self deemed to be unacceptable. Once identified, understood, and befriended, we are free to incorporate (and even celebrate) these formerly disowned parts. Participating in this process within a mindful community typically leads to enhanced healing and resiliency, cultivating Soul, and enlivening the spirit.

 

Clinicians seeking continuing education credits, as well as other interested professionals, are encouraged to join this growth gathering to discover how using the expressive arts can provide a safe and transformative space for exploring one's inner world, and "super-charge" personal transformation. No artistic talent or previous expressive therapies experience is required. All are welcome!

Four Points Sheraton Wakefield Boston

1 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
Outside Boston

Book through our link* to get the
Special Summit Rate of $219/night
Book by September 15, 2025