WELCOME
My name is Derek Sheahan and I'm glad you're here.
I HAVE TRAINED IN MANY FORMS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND I AM A FACILITATOR OF INTERNAL TRANSFORMATION. WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, I SUPPORT THERAPISTS AND HEALING PRACTITIONERS FULLY SHARE THEIR GIFTS WITH THE WORLD WITHOUT BURNOUT OR EXHAUSTION.
What if our daily work became a profound spiritual practice, a place where we never losE touch with the deepest truth of who we are? This is the possibility I offer through advanced somatic training in the archetypes of the body—a journey for experienced therapists who are ready to explore the most transformative dimensions of their inner world.
“I worked with Derek for over a year on a weekly basis. I always felt that he was 10 steps ahead and gently holding the light out in front of me. It’s truly a gift to work with someone who is actually living the talk, not talking about it. He is genuine. The real deal. I learned to move from experiencing everything in my head to living more in my body and I cannot explain how that happened, but in retrospect, he transmitted it through his embodiment.”
“After hitting a plateau with traditional talk therapy, I felt like I needed a different approach to help heal symptoms of anxiety. My work with Derek helped me feel more relaxed, grounded, and calm than I have in awhile. I stopped being so afraid of pain/big emotions, and I now feel more connected to myself and those around me.”
“Calming, compassionate, friendly, and intensely present! Derek is a naturally gifted healer who has earned my utmost respect through our work together. ”
“Through Derek’s sincere and trusting presence, he helped me to embody myself more than I had ever done before. ”
“Derek has an amazing ability to intuitively know where you are and to meet you there, gently but firmly guiding you to wholeness. ”
PRACTICE | INTER-CLIENT RITUAL
in my experience the most effective way to prepare for a session in just a few minutes is to embody the highest potential for a client’s growth.
This is an incredibly powerful somatic technique and I challenge you to try it once a day for a week before a session and notice the results.
“The body is the temple of the soul, and it is in the body that we find the key to our transformation.”
ARTICLE | SELF-CARE FOR THERAPISTS
Therapists often spend their days caring for others, but it's important not to neglect their own well-being. Prioritizing self-care can help therapists maintain their own mental and emotional health, leading to better outcomes for both themselves and their clients.HERE IS AN ARTICLE THAT COVERS MANY USEFUL TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
ADDITIONAL TALKS:
Archetypal Embodiment: Advanced Training for Therapists
As therapists, we dedicate our lives to guiding others toward healing and wholeness. But what if our therapy practice could also serve as a sanctuary for our own inner growth? What if our daily work became a profound spiritual practice, a place where we never lose touch with the deepest truth of who we are? This is the possibility I offer through advanced somatic training in the archetypes of the body—a journey for experienced therapists who are ready to explore the most transformative dimensions of their inner world.
The soul is the psychological experience of the body. - Carl Jung
This training is for therapists who feel connected and aligned in their sessions yet know there is always more to discover. It’s for those who are not on the verge of burnout but are flourishing in their work and are curious about how to refine their inner tools to work with even greater ease and depth. The archetypes of the body serve as a bridge between depth psychology and spirituality, offering a framework to help therapists access the core of their being while facilitating transformation for others.
The Bridge Between Depth Psychology and Spirituality
Therapy often focuses on the mind and emotions, but the body holds profound wisdom that can unlock deeper levels of healing. Archetypes—universal patterns of energy and experience—are deeply embedded in our subtle body. They allow us to connect with the primal forces that shape our lives and help us access dimensions of our being that words and cognition cannot reach.
In this training, we work with archetypes such as the Sage, the Warrior, the Nurturer, and the Mystic. These archetypes not only guide our clients’ healing but also become tools for our own deepest growth as therapists. By embodying these energies, we can remain centered, grounded, and deeply connected to the deepest essence inside us.
Staying in the Center of Yourself
One of the greatest challenges therapists face is maintaining their own center while holding space for others. It’s easy to get pulled into the emotions, projections, and energies of our clients, especially in intense or complex sessions. But what if it were possible to stay rooted in your truest self—to never leave the center of your being—no matter what arises? I will teach you a technique that I call “70-30 awareness”, allowing 70% of our attention to remain with the felt sense of our body as we work while we paradoxically have more availability for the other at the same time.
Through this work you’ll learn to cultivate your inner strength and presence that allow them to navigate even the most challenging sessions without losing themselves. The archetypes of the body provide a map for this, offering a way to stay connected to your core essence while being fully present with your clients. This is not about building walls or detaching; it’s about embodying such a deep sense of self that you can hold space effortlessly, with grace and compassion.
Aligning Spirituality and Work
For many therapists, there is a yearning to bring their spiritual lives into the deepest alignment with their work. We long for a sense of unity, where the sacred and the professional are not separate but deeply intertwined. This training offers a pathway to that alignment.
By working with the archetypes of the body, you can create a practice that feels like a spiritual journey. Each session becomes an opportunity to stay connected to God, the universe, or the truest essence of life. This work allows you to bring your spirituality into every moment of your day, transforming therapy into a sacred act. As you embody these archetypes, you become a living bridge between the depths of the psyche and the deepest realms of your true nature.
Effortless Flow in Your Practice
Imagine working in a way that feels effortless—not because it’s easy, but because you’re in complete alignment with yourself. This is the experience of therapists who integrate the archetypes of the body into their practice. By cultivating the internal skills to embody these energies, you can move through your day with a sense of flow and ease, even in the face of challenges.
“Working with Derek has had a profound impact on my personal and professional development, one which has enabled me to connect with myself deeply bringing further insight, awareness and knowledge about my own processes at a depth I have not experienced before. In turn this has not only enhanced my work as a Counselling Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, but also as an individual on a personal level.” ~ A.B. Clinical Supervisor
This is what the Taoist concept of “Wu Wei” (“doing without doing”) points to—a state of effortless action that arises from being in harmony with life. When we work from this place, therapy no longer feels like something we do; it becomes an expression of who we are. Our somatic presence itself becomes the healing force, allowing transformation to happen naturally. it’s about transforming the way you approach therapy and life. It’s about embodying the archetypes of the body so fully that your work becomes an extension of your spiritual practice, and your spiritual practice becomes inseparable from your work.
Who This Training is For:
This advanced training is designed for therapists who are:
Thriving in their practice and ready to take their work to the next level.
Seeking deeper alignment between their spiritual lives and their professional roles.
Curious about how the body can serve as a bridge between depth psychology and spirituality.
Ready to refine their inner tools to work with greater ease, depth, and presence.
If you are in a place where your sessions feel vibrant and aligned, and you want to explore the deepest dimensions of what’s possible in this work, this training is for you. It’s an invitation to step into a way of working that nourishes both you and your clients, creating a ripple effect of healing and transformation
“I highly recommend working with Derek, some of my most profound realizations have come through our work together. ”
“Derek, I want to write to you and tell you how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to share this course with you. It was an amazing experience, full of facets and feelings, and in the end I feel stronger. thank you!!! ”
“Derek posseses a rare and inspiring capacity to swiftly locate core afflictions that disturb the psyche and the growth it craves. ”
THE LENSES THAT LIBERATE
WE WILL USE THE LENSES THAT LIBERATE MAP TO Explore EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT, tailoring PRACTICES FOR EACH LEVEL OF YOUR BEING. THE PROGRAM WILL HELP YOU TO MOVE AWAY FROM STRESS AND OVER-ACTIVITY TO A LIFE OF REST AND FLOW. Every aspect OF THE program IS DESIGNED TO CREATE DEEPLY TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR YOU SO THAT YOU CAN COME TO EMBODY THE FULLNESS AND RICHNESS OF YOUR LIFE. I WILL HELP YOU DEVELOP these DIFFERENT LENS OF PERCEPTION TO ENSURE YOU ARE EXPLORING YOUR JOURNEY IN A COMPREHENSIVE AND INCLUSIVE WAY.
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“Derek has an amazing ability to intuitively know where you are and to meet you there, gently but firmly guiding you to wholeness. My few meetings with Derek have helped me more than years of therapy managed to; through his joyful, almost electric presence, he helps you awaken to a light that leaves much of your previous problems devoid of power. He is an extraordinary healer..”
IN OUR WORK TOGETHER, I CAN SHOW YOU HOW TO EMBODY
EACH OF THE 7 LENSES INTO YOUR LIFE AND WORK PRACTICE.
YOU WILL LEARN TO embody:
THE SAGE | THAT ASPECT OF YOU THAT NEVER CHANGES AND IS ALWAYS PRESENT AS A GROUNDED UNCHANGING ANCHOR FOR YOUR CLIENTS
THE NURTURER | HOW TO RADIATE AND EFFORTLESSLY TRANSMIT THE NATURAL GOODNESS OF YOUR ESSENCE DURING SESSIONS.
THE WARRIOR | HOW TO EMBODY YOUR INNATE STRENGTH, RESILIENCE AND MODEL TRUE PURPOSE FOR YOUR CLIENTS.
THE ALCHEMIST | HOW TO ASSIST YOUR CLIENT’S IN THEIR LIFE’S CHALLENGES WITH AN OPEN AND UNWAVERING HEART.
THE SHAMAN | HOW TO FEEL AND INHABIT THE SUBTLE ENERGIES OF YOUR BODY AND TO SHOW YOUR CLIENTS HOW TO LIVE FROM THERE TOO.
THE SEER | HOW TO AWAKEN INNER CLARITY AND QUESTION YOUR DEEPEST BELIEFS AND ASSIST YOUR CLIENTS IN DOING SO.
THE MYSTIC | HOW TO TAKE YOUR TRUE PLACE IN THE UNITY OF LIFE AND TO DEMONSTRATE THIS WHOLENESS AND PERFECTION TO YOUR CLIENTS, DESPITE ITS CHALLENGES.
