A Calling Beyond Trauma
All around the world, more and more people are waking up in a new way. Something inside them is telling them it’s time to grow and change. As technology and control systems take over more of our lives, many can feel that something isn’t right. This inner feeling is a sign that our souls are ready to push back against the digital trap being built around us.
The god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not.
—II Corinthians 4:4
Testimonial
Michael is a natural healer. He works with the soul at its own level, tempting it and nurturing it to return to its natural homeostasis. He is highly intuitive, and has extensive experience and knowledge about how the psyche and soul merge and manifest within the body and mind, and how it unravels its multitude of behaviors all related to deep core wounds. He knows soul’s essence, and can create a safe and sacred space for it to emerge with its full expression. I have worked with so many healers, and none come as close to a full mind, body and soul integration as Michael has. For anyone wanting to be whole again, I highly recommend working with Michael.
—Isaac Hirsch
Entering the Kingdom of Consciousness is Holiness
The need to awaken is not merely a trend but a profound calling. It compels us to enter the sanctuary where God resides within us, which I believe is our Instinctual Consciousness (IC). We must enter this sacred space alone, experiencing God as He truly is, not as we have shaped Him to be in our minds.
We must use our hearts to pierce through the veil of darkness and experience what good has always been there for us... a Kingdom of consciousness... a kingdom of holy fire.
We must fortify ourselves for the disciplined work of becoming our own knight, therapist, and priest.
We alone are responsible for our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
When we stand before God, there will be no excuse: "But I was told by others to do thus," or "Virtue was inconvenient at the time." These will not suffice. Keep this in mind.
—King Baldwin, The Kingdom of Heaven
Integrative Self-Analysis (ISA): Unlocking the Path to Wholeness
Christ...hath made us kings and priests.
—Revelation 1:6
Integrative Self-Analysis (ISA) is a transformative, open-source healing approach designed to revolutionize personal power through a comprehensive framework. Rooted in wisdom from Trauma Theory, Neuropsychoanalysis, Depth Psychology, Christian Mysticism, Perennial Religious Wisdom, Somatic Practices, and Kinesiology, ISA offers a multifaceted approach to healing that addresses the complexity of human experience (spiritual, psychological, and physical).
At the heart of ISA are the Five Principles of Consciousness, this a groundbreaking model that emphasizes the interconnectedness of instincts, emotions, and cognitive processes in shaping consciousness and healing.
Principle | Core Concept | Psychological Function | Spiritual & Practical Implications |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Instinctual Consciousness | Genomic instincts are core drivers and the seat of Consciousness. | Drives our behaviors, reactions, and core needs | Reconnecting with instincts leads to authentic living, access to energy, and self-trust. |
2. Emotions | Emotions are instinctual signals expressed psychogenically | Convert deep drives of the Instinctual Consciousness into felt experiences and relational cues. | Experiencing emotions helps unlock long-term memory and access inner truth. |
3. Imagery & Narratives | Instincts and emotions are symbolized in inner stories and dreams. | Creates the subconscious narrative that shapes worldview. | Storytelling reveals the deeper, emotional, and experiential meanings behind the imagery. |
4. The Egoic Verge | The ego-awareness interprets symbols and abstracts emotions into thoughts. | Enables cognitive thinking, reflection, personal identity, and dynamic adaptation . | Balances emotion and reason; key to integrating shadow and light. |
5. Ego-Awareness | Language builds on symbols, forming structured beliefs and ideologies. | Uses thought, language, and frameworks, shaping worldview, communication, and adaptive functioning. | Creating belief systems that align with The Instinctual Consciousness leads to spiritual coherence. |
Moving Beyond Trauma
The path to healing and personal growth is a process of uncovering, understanding, and transforming the emotional and instinctual imprints of past trauma. Integrative Self-Analysis (ISA) offers the tools necessary to traverse this journey, helping you heal from the inside out.
By integrating your instinctual drives, emotions, and thoughts, ISA promotes holistic well-being, allowing you to move beyond trauma and step into your full potential as an empowered individual. Through the principles of Gentle Emergence, Instinctual Rescripting, and Relating Function, you can begin the process of healing, reawakening your inner strength, and aligning with your soul’s true purpose.
Take the first step in moving beyond trauma today, and begin your journey towards healing and self-realization with Integrative Self-Analysis (ISA).
The ISA Framework: A Holistic Approach to Healing
At its core, ISA recognizes that trauma impacts not just the mind but the body and spirit. This integrated approach provides a roadmap for moving beyond trauma and reclaiming the authentic self. By understanding and reshaping the instinctual, emotional, and cognitive processes, ISA fosters a healing environment where individuals can reconnect with their true essence.
The process of Gentle Emergence, a key component of ISA, allows the soul to unfold naturally, much like a seed growing into a flourishing garden. Through mindfulness, patience, and acceptance, individuals can gently heal and reconnect with their instinctual wisdom.
Similarly, Instinctual Rescripting empowers individuals to rewrite the deep-seated patterns formed by unresolved trauma and emotional dysregulation. By transforming these maladaptive instincts and behaviors into adaptive responses, people can regain control over their emotional and relational experiences.
The Relating Function further enhances healing by fostering authentic connections with others, based on the integration of deeper layers of the psyche. It encourages emotional depth, clear communication, and non-distorted connections, allowing for meaningful relationships and a healthier self-expression.
Testimonial
"Michael is a visionary thinker in the alternative psychological space. His unique ability to translate the complex language of seemingly unreadable dreams is astonishing. His work is nuanced, specific and has helped me discover a pathway to understanding my inner burdens. Michael could zero in immediately on my areas of need and unearth pathways to healing. Use what Michael can teach you to understand the instinctual wisdom of dreams, healthier relationships, and the confidence to integrate overwhelming emotions."
—Joel Wren
Beyond Trauma FAQ: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does Dream Mapping help men identify and release unconscious survival patterns from childhood trauma? — Dream Mapping works with the symbolic language of the Instinctual Consciousness, where childhood survival patterns are stored as images, stories, and emotional imprints. By interpreting these dream symbols through the ISA framework, men can uncover hidden defense strategies (Malignant Complexes), understand their origins, and consciously rewrite (“Instinctual Rescripting”) them into life-affirming responses. ________________________________________ 2. In what ways can Dream Circles foster accountability and motivation during the healing journey? — Dream Circles create a safe, non-judgmental space where men can share dream insights, track progress, and witness others’ breakthroughs. This mutual witnessing fosters accountability, reinforces commitment to personal growth, and provides motivation through the shared momentum of a community walking the same path. ________________________________________ 3. How does ISA integrate somatic awareness to address trauma stored in the body? — Somatic awareness in ISA helps men notice how trauma imprints live as tension, posture shifts, breath patterns, and visceral sensations. By mindfully tracking these signals during and after dream work, men can release stored instinctual energy, restore balance to the nervous system, and deepen trust in their body’s wisdom. ________________________________________ 4. Can Dream Mapping assist men in navigating life transitions like career change or divorce? — Yes. Dream Mapping reveals the instinctual and emotional undercurrents influencing major life decisions. By decoding emotional narratives, men can clarify hidden fears, uncover untapped strengths, and align choices with their authentic values, providing a grounded compass during turbulent transitions. ________________________________________ 5. How does Integrative Self-Analysis encourage men to become their own healer, mentor, and spiritual guide? — ISA is built on the principle that each man is ultimately responsible for his physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Through practices like Gentle Emergence and Instinctual Rescripting, men learn to interpret their own dreams, regulate emotions, and align belief systems with instinctual truth (Soul), becoming self-reliant healers, wise mentors to themselves and others, and spiritual leaders of their own lives. ________________________________________ 6. What makes Dream Mapping effective for men who struggle with traditional emotional expression? — Dream Mapping bypasses the pressure to verbalize feelings directly. Instead, men work with images, metaphors, and symbolic scenes that naturally carry emotional truth (Psychogenic Bandwidth). This indirect path often makes it easier to explore vulnerable territory without the resistance that can come with direct self-disclosure or confrontation. ________________________________________ 7. How does ISA help reconnect men with their instinctual wisdom after years of emotional suppression? — By treating emotions as the psychogenic language of instincts, ISA retrains men to listen to the subtle cues from within: sensations, drive states, images, symbolic dream narratives, and emotions. Over time, this practice rebuilds trust in the body’s guidance system, allowing instincts to once again serve as a reliable source of clarity and direction (Instinctual Consciousness). ________________________________________ 8. Can Dream Circles provide community healing without the pressure of sharing deeply personal details? — Absolutely. Men in Dream Circles can share symbolic images, narrative elements, and recurring themes from their dreams without disclosing personal backstory. The group works with these symbols from multiple perspectives, which still fosters deep insight, connection, and healing. Listening to others’ dreams and Dream Mapping discussions often reveals striking similarities in the group’s underlying struggles. Because these parallels surface through another man’s story rather than direct confrontation, they provide a healthy distance and a degree of anonymity (especially valuable in the early stages, before trust is built or inner strength is regained). This safe distance allows for clearer perception, deeper learning, and prevents the emotional regression that can occur in head-on conversations. ________________________________________ 9. How does Dream Mapping use symbolic patterns to reveal hidden strengths in men’s personalities? — Dream symbols often mirror aspects of the self that have been overlooked or undervalued. By identifying recurring images of resilience, leadership, or creativity, Dream Mapping helps men recognize and reclaim these strengths, integrating them into their ego-aware identity (Dominant Ego Personality). ________________________________________ 10. What steps can men take after a Dream Mapping session to sustain their breakthroughs in daily life? — Men can journal dreams, practice somatic check-ins, revisit session imagery, and apply Instinctual Rescripting techniques in real-world situations. Staying attentive to emotional cues and symbolic signs in everyday life keeps the insights alive, turning each day into an opportunity for continued integration and growth.