The Hero / Villain Archetype
Determination The Hero is a fortress of determination. Giving up is not an option. Persistence is one of their greatest assets. It is almost as if the Hero
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The Hermit / Ogre Archetype
The Hermit The Hermit is sometimes depicted as an old man or old woman and typically lives in a mountain cave, sometimes deep in a forest
The Bully / Defender Archetype
The Bully One of the key features of the Bully is their childishness. They throw tantrums and they rage when they don’t get what they want or people
The Slave / Master Archetype
The Slave is an archetype characterized by the lack of personal power of choice. This archetype finds making decisions on their own very difficult and
The Peacemaker / Coward Archetype
The Peacemaker archetype is motivated by harmony. They are drawn to environments that are calm and will go to great lengths to avoid tension and
The Guardian / Deserter Archetype
The Guardian The Guardian archetype is one of the many Service archetypes. The Guardian loves to support others and they want to be of value
The Gossip / Confidante Archetype
The Gossip The Gossip is an archetypal pattern most people can relate to at least a little bit. We have all imbibed in the act
The Liberator / Oppressor Archetype
The Liberator Liberators have a deep sense of justice and recognize inequality most readily. They feel a calling to bring about freedom from the oppressor
Boundaries
Boundaries are not created for others, but for yourself. The boundary is for you: for your protection and self-care. In other words, boundaries do not
Five Stages of Emotional Healing
Over the years I noticed a pattern of processing painful experiences that allowed them to be healed. This process has been consistent in my own
Who is Narrating Your Memoir
One might easily assume that there is only one narrator for memoir, the author. But actually, there are several distinct voices that narrate memoir. There is
Developing Characters in Memoir
Developing Characters in Memoir In memoir characters are real people. The author is both the writer and the main character. In this way characterization and