Integral Bloom

Integral Bloom Integral Bloom is a values-based, intention-aligned, purpose-driven psychotherapy & coaching practice to bloom a life you love.

We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based somatic & experiential therapy & coaching, workshops, events & retreats. 🌸🦋🌱 I am Maria Mellano, LICSW, CP/PAT. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified Psychodramatist in practice since 1999.

From Complaint to Clarity: Reclaiming Your PowerIt’s easy to fall into the pattern of complaining and blaming. We’ve all...
07/22/2025

From Complaint to Clarity: Reclaiming Your Power
It’s easy to fall into the pattern of complaining and blaming. We’ve all been there. But what if your complaint isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom in disguise?
Every complaint holds a clue. A value. A longing.
👉 Feeling left out? Maybe it’s a deep desire for connection.
👉 Feeling overlooked? Perhaps it highlights a need for greater visibility or fairness.

Here’s a simple framework to help shift the pattern:
What happened? (Just the facts.)
What story am I telling about it?
Who am I blaming?
How does this live in my body?
This is the path from reaction to reflection.

🔁 Want to go deeper? Experiential tools like psychodrama can help:
Mirroring lets you see yourself from the outside in.
Role Reversal builds empathy and insight.
Surplus Reality lets you rewrite the ending you never got.

Let’s stop reliving old pain and start crafting new narratives—ones rooted in presence, purpose, and power.
💭 Reflection Invitation:
1. What have you been complaining about lately?
2. What value is underneath that complaint?
3. What old wound might be calling for healing?
4. What paradigm do you want to live into?

Your voice matters. Your story matters. And you don’t have to stay stuck in the scarcity matrix. 🌿

https://www.integralbloom.com/blog/transform-complaints-into-power

Complaining holds hidden wisdom. Learn how to transform blame into power, uncover your core values, and reclaim your agency with experiential practices.

REVIVE: Sunday Renewal for HealingIn person, on JULY 20th, 2-6 PM, at 600 Wilshire Road, Oceanside, CA in the stunning R...
07/15/2025

REVIVE: Sunday Renewal for Healing
In person, on JULY 20th, 2-6 PM, at 600 Wilshire Road, Oceanside, CA in the stunning Rancho Vera Cruz Eubank’s Estate, surrounded by the Mellano flower fields nestled in the San Luis Rey Valley. With its spectacular views and location, the setting alone is a retreat.

I warmly invite you to REVIVE. Join us for this unique relaxation and rejuvenation experience to replenish your energy and REVIVE your soul.

https://ow.ly/L81250Wnlta

Replenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing and inspiring candle art surrounded by the the natural beauty of the land.

Faith Over Fear: How to Effectively Work Through Doubt and Step Into ConfidenceWe all hear that inner voice: “What if I ...
07/01/2025

Faith Over Fear: How to Effectively Work Through Doubt and Step Into Confidence
We all hear that inner voice: “What if I fail? What if I’m not good enough?” Doubt and fear can feel overwhelming—but they’re not the enemy. They’re messengers. Real growth occurs when we stop letting them run the show. Faith fuels creation. Doubt doesn’t have to hold you back—it can guide you forward. Here’s how…
https://www.integralbloom.com/blog/faith-over-fear

Fear is not failure; it’s feedback. When you face fear and walk forward with faith, you are rewiring your story. In doing so, you permit others to do the same.

Using Psychodramatic Practice to Interrupt the Spiral of Negative MindsetNegative thinking doesn’t mean that something i...
06/18/2025

Using Psychodramatic Practice to Interrupt the Spiral of Negative Mindset
Negative thinking doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you. We all struggle with negative and limiting thoughts. It’s what we do with them that makes the difference.
Here are five body-centered, creative psychodramatic practices to help transform negative thinking effectively:
1. Reverse Roles with your Negative Part
2. The Embodied Interrupt
3. Guided Imagery with an Inner Ally
4. Transform the Thought Through Art
5. Voice Dialogue with the Self using the Empty Chair
Give one of these a try today. You are more than just your thoughts. You are the witness, the creator, and the healer within.
https://www.integralbloom.com/blog/Using_Psychodramatic_Practice

Thinking your way into a hole? Here are five body-centered, creative psychodramatic practices to help transform negative thinking effectively.

REVIVE: Sunday Renewal Gathering for HealingReplenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing, and inspirin...
06/18/2025

REVIVE: Sunday Renewal Gathering for Healing
Replenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing, and inspiring candle art, surrounded by the natural beauty of the land.
Date and time: Sunday, June 22 ¡ 2 - 6 pm PDT.
Location: 600 Wilshire Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
Tickets available online: https://ow.ly/a2uU50VJVgv

Replenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing and inspiring candle art surrounded by the the natural beauty of the land.

5 Ways to Bloom a Life You Love by Living in and from Possibility1. Shift from Problem-Solving to Vision-Creation2. Name...
05/20/2025

5 Ways to Bloom a Life You Love by Living in and from Possibility
1. Shift from Problem-Solving to Vision-Creation
2. Name and Disrupt Limiting Beliefs
3. Use the Body as a Gateway to Possibility
4. Model and Speak the Language of Possibility
5. Encourage Micro-Experiments in Change
Once you clear the soil, it’s time to plant new seeds of possibility!
https://ow.ly/m0qA50VKMam

REVIVE: Sunday Renewal Gathering for HealingReplenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing, and inspirin...
05/14/2025

REVIVE: Sunday Renewal Gathering for Healing
Replenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing, and inspiring candle art, surrounded by the natural beauty of the land.
Date and time: Sunday, June 22 ¡ 2 - 6 pm PDT.
Location: 600 Wilshire Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
Tickets available online: https://ow.ly/a2uU50VJVgv

Replenish through movement, flowers, live music, sound healing and inspiring candle art surrounded by the the natural beauty of the land.

Shift to a Possibility Mindset to Bloom into a Life You Love! Want new results for your life? Change your mindset to one...
05/03/2025

Shift to a Possibility Mindset to Bloom into a Life You Love! Want new results for your life? Change your mindset to one of possibility. Here are 7 suggestions for things to release to live a fulfilling and satisfying life.
1. Negative Self-Talk
2. Doubt and Fear
3. Complaining and Blaming
4. Old Identity and Labels
5. Toxic Relationships
6. Scarcity Mindset
7. Living in the Past.
Imagination is the creative force of life. Act now and start your journey towards a life you love! What mindset shifts have you made recently?

https://ow.ly/SVXi50VJZmN

Imagination is the creative force of life. To create a new reality, according to Nevile Goddard, the following are 11 things to release to live a fulfilling and satisfying life unblocking consciousness, opening up access to higher levels of awareness.

Stop Pushing Through: How Healers Need to Pause. In a world that glorifies productivity, we feel intense pressure to kee...
04/02/2025

Stop Pushing Through: How Healers Need to Pause. In a world that glorifies productivity, we feel intense pressure to keep going no matter how exhausted or overwhelmed we’ve become. As a therapist, healer, or simply someone who supports others in daily life, it can be easy to convince yourself that rest is a luxury, not a necessity. Instead of pushing through, what if we allowed ourselves to pause? What small moment of rest can you incorporate into your day? Share your thoughts in the comments!

https://www.integralbloom.com/blog/stop-pushing-through-how-healers-need-to-pause

Pausing doesn’t have to mean taking extended time for a retreat. Incorporating small moments of rest and reflection into daily life. Stop waiting for exhaustion to force you to rest.

Stop the Burn with the Basics of Being. To stop over-giving, I’ve found it key to break it down to the basics - what I c...
03/18/2025

Stop the Burn with the Basics of Being. To stop over-giving, I’ve found it key to break it down to the basics - what I call the “basics of being”: breath, body, balance, and boundaries.
This has emerged through three decades of work with clients - it boils down to these:
1. Prioritize Breathing
2. Prioritize Embodiment
3. Prioritize Balance
4. Prioritize Boundaries.
Love yourself through the pain of holding boundaries, nurture your self-care, and transmute the energy into light.
What are your thoughts on these principles? Share in the comments!
https://www.integralbloom.com/blog/just-stop-overgiving-discover-the-hidden-gem

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