Valerie Reichmann - Holistic Psychotherapy & Dreams ולרי רייכמן

09/05/2025

*The Power of the Symbolic*
With my client’s permission, I invite you into the world of this image. The instruction was simple: “Draw a tree. You are the tree.”

What emerged is a tree with apples, fruit of life, vitality, and potential. But one half of the tree has been chopped by an axe… placed by the tree itself. A powerful and honest gesture.

As an expressive arts therapist, I don’t rush to interpret, I listen. The tree speaks!
It speaks of inner conflict, the part of us that wants to grow, bear fruit, thrive…
And the part that self-sabotages, cuts itself off, perhaps to prevent vulnerability or change.
The roots are missing. There is no visible ground. The tree floats…creative, imaginative, but also maybe ungrounded from a safe foundation.

In expressive arts, we invite the image to speak for itself.
I might gently ask:
   •   What part of you is holding the axe?
   •   Who or what planted this tree?
   •   What happens if you water it?
   •   What is the tree protecting itself from?

This is not art therapy for aesthetic’s sake. This is symbolic dialogue, where the image becomes a mirror, a voice, and sometimes, a healing force.

06/05/2025

Have you ever had the same theme show up in your dreams again and again?

That’s not random. It might be a dream series.

A single dream gives you a message for the moment.
But a dream series reveals a deeper process unfolding over time.

The unconscious doesn’t always speak in one dream.
It tells a story, bit by bit, through recurring symbols, settings, or emotions.

Noticing these patterns can help us understand what part of us is trying to change, heal, or come into awareness.

Start tracking your dreams.
You might discover you’re in the middle of a story your soul is trying to tell you.

24/04/2025

I always struggled with the word “FORGIVENESS”. Not because I’m against healing of course, but because of the power dynamic it holds.

“I FORGIVE YOU” always sounded to me like something one person says from a higher place to someone lower. Like a verdict. And I don’t want that kind of power. I don’t want to forgive someone. I want to find a way to move on that doesn’t make me feel as if I’m sitting on a throne, telling the other person he’s free to go.

To me it’s about saying: Yes, it hurt. Yes, I’m still carrying it. And no, I don’t want to carry it forever.

I want to find a language that honors the scars. To me it’s about letting go of the resentment and give myself permission to feel something else. It’s about stop resisting what happened and make place for integration, transforming my pain to another level of consciousness.

11/04/2025

Every year, we tell the same story:
- Out of Egypt
- Through the Sea
- Into Freedom

But what if we turned the story inward? What if Egypt were not only a place on a map, but a place in our psyche? A state of inner captivity, of living small, afraid, stuck in old roles, old fears, old defenses?

Inside each of us lives a Pharaoh. The voice that clings to control, that resists change. And inside us, too, lives a Moses, quiet, hesitant, but holding a vision of something else. Could we allow them to be in dialogue with each other?

Then come the plagues.
Maybe not hail or frogs, but emotional chaos and painful truths. This year, we don’t have to imagine the plagues, we’re living them. As a people, we carry the pain of October 7th, the war, the losses, the fear, the deaths, and the unbearable fact that some families are still waiting for their loved ones to return. And across the border, countless families too carry unbearable grief, destruction, and despair. What are the plagues we are enduring? And what plagues might we be inflicting on others, and on ourselves? These are so many important questions we should never ignore asking.

And then we reach the sea.
That place in-between. Where the past still pulls, and the future is unclear.
The crossing of the sea is a psychological moment. A transition.
It’s not about certainty. It’s about movement. It’s about letting go of what no longer serves us, even if we don’t yet know what’s on the other side.

This Pesach, I also invite us to reflect inward on the Four Sons.
Not as four different people sitting around a table,but as four inner voices, or perhaps four levels of consciousness within us:

– THE WISE ONE, our capacity for reflection, integration, and deep understanding.
– THE CHALLENGING ONE, the shadow part that resists, provokes, or stands apart, often pointing toward places in us that need growth and acceptance.
– THE NAIVE ONE, the playful, curious voice of the inner child, open to learning, discovery, and wonder.
– And THE ONE WHO DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO ASK, the quiet part in us that hasn’t found a voice yet.

Each of them deserves a place at our inner table. Freedom begins when we stop pushing these parts away and start listening.

Hag Sameach to all. Especially to those who are in the in-between, no longer where they were, not yet where they’re going.

If you'd like to explore these themes in therapy or dreamwork, I’d be honored to walk beside you.

👉 www.valeriereichmann.com

29/03/2025

12/03/2025

Thank you Alef Trust

12/09/2024

It’s been a few days since the conference, and now that I’m back home and settling into my daily rhythm, I feel a strong need to pause and reflect.

I want to take a moment to say thank you, to express my gratitude for the experience of being there, surrounded by such diverse perspectives and like-minded individuals.

I’m also proud to have had the opportunity to present my research “Pieces of Peace: Transpersonal Peacebuilding Approaches in Israeli-Palestinian Peacebuilding Events, and to have lead a workshop that blended two of my greatest passions: Dreams & Psychodrama.

Being part of the transpersonal community fills me with pride, especially seeing how it continues to establish itself as an authentic academic discipline that thrives in creative dialogue with the broader academic world.

I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pier Luigi Lattuada Marjorie Woollacott , Terry Sexton Galia Ronen, Serge Beddington-Behrens, Xzarina Nicholson, Simon James Brian Robertson, Kirsti Formoso Enneagram Egypt, Mary-Rita McGuire, Shift Kendra Diaz-Ford, Magdalena Smieszek, Tadas Stumbrys, Cassandra Vieten, Phoebe Tickell, Dave Pendle, Swan Frayne Dao, PhD, Paul Maiteny, Arielle Warner, Zelda Hall, Davide Lavina, Jure Yoram Biechonski, Ana Ochoa de Eribe and so many more who contributed to making this experience so special—whether we exchanged just a few word or had longer conversations; through presentations, workshops, interactions, or simply the friendships that formed. You made my time there truly unforgettable.

And of course, a special shout-out to Alef Trust: Jessica Bockler and Les Lancaster for your hard work in making it all happen. Your dedication made this exceptional event possible!

Hopefully see y’all next year in Mexico 🙌🙏💜

29/08/2024

I'm honored to announce my participation at the upcoming EUROTAS - Global Transpersonal NetworkCreative Bridges taking place in from September 4-8, 2024. Hosted by Alef Trust and supported by the British Psychological Society, this event is a unique convergence of ancient spiritual traditions and contemporary psychological practices.

At this conference, I’ll be presenting my research, "Pieces of Peace", which I have previously presented at the conference, a key event organized by the Scientific and Medical Network: Cosmos and Consciousness as well and which explores approaches between . This research study has been published in the Alef Trust's Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. It has been a deeply meaningful exploration into how we can foster peace through the integration of holistic, integrative, and experiential approaches (Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/deFu7AmN)

Additionally, I'm thrilled to co-facilitate the " " workshop with Kirsti Formoso. This workshop will blend the powerful practices of and , allowing participants to engage in dynamic exercises that bring dreams to life. Through this experiential process, we'll explore the hidden messages within dreams, offering a transformative experience that uncovers deeper layers of consciousness.

But that's not all! I am also privileged to chair the Laboratory of Practice alongside esteemed colleagues Paul Maiteny MBA BSC, Swan Frayne-Dao, PhD and Dave Pendle MA. This Laboratory is designed to craft a beloved community through a confluence of embodied exercises, art-based methods, journaling, and a collective exploration of consciousness.

EUROTAS, the European Transpersonal Association, serves as a global platform that unites professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts across the fields of , , and studies. The conference, aptly titled "Creative Bridges," is not just an event—it's a movement. A movement towards integrating personal and , and fostering transdisciplinary dialogue for cultural and social transformation.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the dedicated organizers, including Jessica Bockler and Les Lancaster from Alef Trust, whose vision and hard work make this gathering possible. Their commitment to advancing the field of Transpersonal Psychology is truly inspiring.

With just 1 week to go, I invite you to join us in this extraordinary gathering where , , and come together. Whether you're a psychologist, educator, spiritual practitioner, or simply passionate about human development, this conference promises to be a transformative experience.

Looking forward to connecting with many of you there!

19/04/2024

I'm thrilled to announce my participation in the upcoming 24th International : “Creative Bridges”, hosted by the Alef Trust and supported by the , taking place in in September 2024.

I'll be presenting my research, "Pieces of Peace”, which explores approaches between —a topic I previously introduced at the Conference and which was initially published in the Alef Trust's Journal: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology (read the article here: https://www.journal.aleftrust.org/index.php/cstp/article/view/59).

Simultaneously, I will be leading a workshop, together with Kirsti Formoso, titled "Dreams on Stage" at the same conference. This workshop will explore the synergistic interplay of and work, guiding participants in engaging in dynamic exercises that include dream sharing, embodying dream characters, and enacting dominant dream emotions helping uncover the hidden messages and associations within their dreams.

Additionally, I'm excited to facilitate this same workshop in June at the Annual hosted by the International Association for the Study of Dreams at the .

This unique gathering will fuse the worlds of and with professional dream work, providing an enriching platform for professional growth and personal discovery.

Join me as we bridge creative methodologies and scientific inquiries to unlock profound insights and foster pieces of peace.

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30/03/2024

Check out my new website with new workshops 🙌

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22/03/2024

‎פתח פרק חדש – לשחרר אתת אקספרשוס

בתהליך החיים, אנחנו תמיד במסע של למידה והתפתחות. עם כל שלב, הזהות המקצועית שלנו מסתגלת ופורחת לצד הזהות האישית שלנו. השם "אקספרשוס" ליווה אותי בחלק גדול מהדרך, אך הגיע הזמן לקבל שינוי שישקף את ההתפתחות שלי.

אני בוחרת להתקדם כ״ולרי רייכמן״, בפשטות ובאותנטיות. זו הדרך שלי להדגיש את הערך של קשר וחיבור אמיתי בעבודתי כפסיכותרפיסטית.

אני מזמינה אתכם להצטרף אלי למסע החדש ולגלות יותר באתר החדש שלי:

פסיכותרפיסטית אינטגרטיבית שמתמחה בטיפול דרך חלומות ובפסיכודרמה. בדרך ייחודית וחווייתית תוך שילוב הכלים הטיפוליים, אני מסייעת לאנשים בתהליכי טרנספורמציה במטרה לשח...