The Inner Counselor Blog

Birth, Death and Everything in Between: Healing From Trauma-Informed Pain
During this process, we call in “supporters” to help with whatever issue the client is struggling with. And we do this in every session. And guess what, the most common supporter that shows up is pets that have passed on!

Trauma-Informed Coach Certification | 28 CEUs | Apply by August 17, 2025
Discover a science-backed, heart-centered way to support deep client healing. The Certified Inner Counselor Practitioner (C-ICP™) Program is a 12-week online trauma-informed coach certification designed for therapists, coaches, and healing professionals. Earn 28 CEUs and gain proven tools to guide clients through lasting transformation—without retraumatization. Next cohort begins August 22. Apply by August 17, 2025

Finding Solutions Through Self-Love: A Journey of Healing and Growth
In “Finding Solutions Through Self-Love: A Journey of Healing and Growth,” we explore the transformative power of self-love as a vital component in overcoming life’s challenges. This blog shares personal stories, practical tips, and insights on how cultivating a nurturing relationship with oneself can lead to profound healing and personal growth. Delve into topics such as mindfulness, setting healthy boundaries, and developing self-compassion, all aimed at empowering you to embrace your journey. Join us in discovering how self-love can unlock new pathways to resilience, joy, and a fulfilled life.

3 Steps to Help You Stay Grounded in These Turbulent Times
Do you feel like the trauma and the chaos are hijacking your nervous system?? Here are 3 steps to help you stay grounded in these turbulent times!

Destructive Self-Perceptions: The Cause of So Much Suffering?
When a young client compared himself to a serial killer, it was clear something deeper was at play. In this moving story, Dr. Shannon South shares how the Inner Counselor Process™ helped uncover and transform a destructive self-perception—revealing the healing power of self-compassion and accurate self-awareness.

Inner Counselor Process™ Body Memory Healing | Trauma-Informed Therapy Tool
Discover how body memory healing through the Inner Counselor Process™ helps release trauma stored in the body and restore emotional balance and inner peace.

Got Trauma, Drama and Anxiety with your clients? The Inner Counselor Process Has Answers
Got trauma, drama, and anxiety with your clients? Discover how the Inner Counselor Process offers deep, transformational healing—often in just one session.

Help Clients Take Responsibility for Their Emotions
Ever feel like your clients are stuck in their heads, avoiding the very emotions that could heal them? In this blog, I share the humbling moment that changed how I approached therapy—and how The Inner Counselor Process™ empowers clients to take true emotional responsibility, release survival patterns, and reconnect with their highest Self. There is a better way to help them feel, heal, and transform—safely and deeply.
But within every storm, there’s a choice:

Navigating Chaos and Trauma: How to Stay Connected to Your Inner Wisdom
In a world that feels increasingly overwhelming, learning to reconnect with your inner wisdom during chaos and trauma is essential. As a trauma therapist, I’ve seen how easy it is for clients—and even professionals—to disconnect from themselves when life gets intense. But in those moments of pressure, something powerful can emerge. In this post, I share how the Inner Counselor Process™ helps us navigate uncertainty, reclaim clarity, and heal from the inside out.

Healing from Within: How the Inner Counselor Process™ Helps You Break Free from Subconscious Fears
Have you ever had one of those days where you just don’t feel like yourself? Something feels off, but you can’t quite put your finger on why. Maybe your stomach is unsettled, your sleep is restless, or an unshakable sense of anxiety lingers in the background.

Transform Your Life & Practice with the Inner Counselor Process™ Certification
Transform your therapy practice and create lasting breakthroughs with the Inner Counselor Process Certification. Expand your skills, help clients heal deeply, and grow professionally.

The Transformative Power of the Inner Counselor Process™ Certification: A Therapist’s Secret to Lasting Healing
Have you ever wished for a method that could create deeper, faster, and more lasting transformations for your clients? The Inner Counselor Process™ Certification Program is not just another training…

Join the Inner Counselor Process™ Certification Program!
The deadline to apply for the Inner Counselor Process™ Certification Program is fast approaching, and this is your last chance to step into a transformative opportunity for both your practice and your personal growth.

How to Use the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection for Healing Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
Learn how to use the mind-body-spirit connection in therapy to help clients heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma using The Inner Counselor Process™.
