Checking in: Becoming aware of your body and your feelings and being emotionally "present."
Father wound: Emotionally injury from a father’s abuse or neglect.
Father hunger: An emotional need for the blessing of other men.
King: An archetype expressing the part of a man that blesses or honors others.
Lover: An archetype expressing the part of a man that feels.
Magician: An archetype expressing the part of a man that transforms and facilitates.
Safe container: A safe environment where feelings are welcome.
Shadow bag: A metaphorical place to stuff feelings that are stunted or not permitted.
Warrior: An archetype expressing the part of a man that acts with precision and integrity.
Warrior work: Coming to terms with father wounds through facilitated activities with other men. Michael Jackman is a writer and copy editor for Metro Times. Send comments to [email protected]
