May 2007 Newsletter

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the beautiful month of June! Here in Portland, Oregon, the first heat wave of the summer has been pushed away by a giant thunderstorm. So many of my clients seems to be going through similar clearings. I wanted to share with you a few essays based on my own and client experiences. Here are links to a few essays for Empaths and Spiritual Seekers on Drama and being a Rescuer, on Group Energy and being a Scapegoat, and on Unresolved Anger.

Also upcoming in September is a new workshop/teleclass study group for parents who want to help their children stay in touch with their spiritual gifts. I will have more information soon!

Right now my practice is full, but I will be accepting new clients beginning in September. I am very excited to begin offering Destiny Retrieval after I complete my certification in Soul Retrieval from the Four Winds in August. I will describe Destiny Retrieval in more detail in the next issue.

Have a beautiful, fun, warm summer!

– Elaine

Understanding the Drama Triangle--Empath as Rescuer

As human beings we are all subject to the mythic archetype of Victim, according to Caroline Myss. In my work with clients I help them see how they may be acting like Victims in their lives. However, Victimhood is only one part of a three role archetypal dynamic. To step out of drama forever, we need to understand how we fall into all three roles: victim, bully, and rescuer, and how to catch ourselves when we do. The most confusing role for Empaths tends to be that of Rescuer. How do we support others without interfering? Here is where the Empath can practice good boundaries

Over the past few months I have written a few entries around the Drama Triangle on my blog, and will be expanding this topic over the coming months. Follow the link below to the Blog to read about the Empath and Rescuing.

Group Energy--Empath as Scapegoat

Probably the most painful pattern an unsuspecting Empath can fall into is that of being the Scapegoat for a group of people who are uncomfortable with their negative feelings. Because Empaths process feelings for others, and they in general are more comfortable with uncomfortable emotions, group members can transfer their unconscious negative emotions and thoughts onto the Empath and then reject the Empath. When the Empath tries to defend herself or escape this role, she can find herself even more entrenched. Here's how to avoid this group dynamic.