In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Jeanene Wolfe welcomes Dreya Blume, a licensed clinical social worker and long-time Tarot practitioner, to explore the integration of Tarot into therapy. Dreya delves into the history of Tarot, its misconceptions, and its use as a projective tool rather than fortunetelling. She shares her Tarot journey, its parallels to inkblot tests, and how she uses it in sessions to help clients connect with their intuition. The discussion covers the importance of open-mindedness in therapy, authenticity in practice, and the growing acceptance of non-traditional techniques. Dreya also highlights the significance of focus and gratitude in mental well-being, emphasizing that "what you focus on will grow." The episode wraps up with resources for therapists looking to incorporate Tarot into their work and a reminder that therapy doesn’t have to be lonely—community and support are essential.

“So in [my informed consent] is a little sentence about using Tarot. I use tarot as a projective tool to help people connect quickly to their intuition. So that's in there. So when I get to that section, I ask if they have questions, and then I say, hey, if I think using tarot cards might be helpful depending on what we're working on, I might suggest or invite you to engage with the cards. But if you want to use the cards, you can always invite me and say, hey, could we do this today? So now it's out in the open, and then I go on so I don't belabor the point. But now they know, because certainly I want people to self-select out. I don't want someone who's going to be upset by that to use me as a therapist. I only want people who are open. Because I believe that we should have a sense of our ideal client. And why not, you know, why not believe that we can fill 20 or 30 slots with our ideal clients so we can show up fully and they can show up fully. ”- Dreya Blume

We’ll discuss about:

***Tarot as a Therapeutic Tool: Tarot can be used in therapy as a projective tool, similar to inkblot tests, helping clients access their intuition and emotions rather than serving as a fortune-telling device.

***The Importance of Authenticity in Practice: Therapists should embrace their unique approaches, including non-traditional methods like Tarot, while maintaining transparency and informed consent with clients.

***Creativity and Intuition in Therapy: Effective therapy requires intuition and creativity, allowing therapists to adapt techniques to individual clients rather than relying solely on evidence-based practices.

***Focus Shapes Reality: Encouraging clients to focus on positive aspects of life and practice gratitude can help shift their mindset and improve their emotional well-being.

About Dreya Blume:

Dreya is a licensed clinical social worker. She has had a private therapy practice for the past twenty years. Dreya has also been a student of the tarot for the same amount of time, and has been passionate about bringing the cards into the therapy room.

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Website: dreyablume.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368562231879067

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