Melissa Kim Corter
Unveil the “invisible light” in the shadow of your psyche through Jungian psychology, fairy tales, and intuitive practices.
Access the hidden power of fairy tales to journey deep into your unconscious, illuminate the path to profound healing, and embrace the ego as both a guardian and a gateway to transformation.
See how Cinderella reflects the journey from neglect and worthlessness to self-worth, Little Red Riding Hood highlights the need for self-awareness and discernment of life’s dangers, and understand the deeper intent of more fairy tales.
In every fairy tale, the protagonist’s trials reflect universal psychological struggles that can lead to transformation and wholeness. These stories have the power to guide you toward authenticity, fulfillment, and the healing you deserve.
Hansel and Gretel teaches resilience in the face of abandonment. Vasilisa the Beautiful demonstrates the power of intuition and courage to transcend fear.
The Fisherman and His Wife warns against the destructive cycle of greed, and Sleeping Beauty symbolizes awakening to a life of purpose and self-realization.
Depth psychologist Melissa Kim Corter suggests that our lives follow similar narratives. She illuminates that these are not random occurrences but intentional whispers from the unconscious, inviting us to uncover hidden truths and step into the fullness of our potential.
Drawing on the theories of Carl Jung, Marie-Louise von Franz, and other pioneers who emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind, Melissa’s work explores the hidden patterns, challenges, and repeating blocks that shape our experiences. However, when we learn to work with the ego creatively, we can dissolve inner resistance and unlock our full potential.
Illuminating the shadow within our psyche allows us to uncover the hidden wisdom, strength, and potential within us. By delving into these deeper layers, you gain a clearer understanding of how your shadow operates, how the ego defends it, and how you can soften these defenses with compassion..
the hungrier it gets.
— Nathaniel Bronner, Jr.
Shadow work is a fast track to self-realization. It can be a profound and fulfilling end to the quest for wholeness that inspires us to seek and reach for something beyond ourselves.
During this 7-week journey with Melissa, you’ll learn how fairy tales act as mirrors to your unconscious by working with several of them throughout the course. These stories will give valuable insights into your inner world.
Melissa, a skilled intuitive trained in traditional Jungian shadow work, is the perfect guide.
She teaches that darkness is “invisible light,” guiding you to explore, understand, and recognize this light for what it really is — the hidden gifts within your shadow that hold the key to deeper self-awareness.
Fairy tales serve as gentle mirrors for identifying the psychological patterns that limit you and those you need to shift to live more authentically — and with greater trust.
If you feel stuck, isolated, or misunderstood... are searching for a personal breakthrough or greater self-acceptance... or if you’re drawn to “fix” the dark side...
... this course will help you uncover the elements of your shadow that may unconsciously influence your perceptions, relationships, ability to express your authenticity, and the way you move through the world.
Much like bruised and brave fairy tale figures, you’ll embark on your own quest to reclaim the parts of yourself that have been hidden or lost.
Integrating these lost aspects of self, you can experience profound shifts that ripple out as you begin to free yourself from distortions in how you see yourself and others — and embrace a sense of wholeness, authenticity, and abundance.
During this course on shadow work, you’ll:
- Illuminate hidden aspects residing within the shadow of your psyche and receive their gifts through traditional Jungian work and fairy tales
- Integrate fragmented parts of your psyche into a unified self through the stories of Cinderella, Hansel & Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Vasilisa the Beautiful, and Sleeping Beauty
- Be guided in practices that engage the imagination, unlock creative potential, soften resistance, reweave threads of your inner dialogue with abundance, and more
- Receive psychological tools to awaken dormant aspects of your psyche, and reignite life’s enchantment
- Experience a ritual to reclaim and reweave shadow elements into an empowered sense of being
- Understand the shadow’s protective role within your psyche — and gain strategies for navigating darkness and indecision
- Explore the science and spiritual significance of synchronicity — and the symbolic presence of divine intervention in fairy tales
- Master practical techniques to identify and shift prosperity complexes within the psyche
Fairy tales can offer timeless reflections of your inner desires, needs, and expressions. By uncovering truths hidden in the shadow and integrating the neglected aspects of yourself, you can move forward with greater clarity, strength, and purpose, fully embracing your wholeness.
If this journey calls to you, join us for an unforgettable experience through the fairy tales that lead to the forgotten light, gifts, and landscapes of your shadow.
What You’ll Discover in These 7 Weeks
In this 7-week transformational course, Melissa will guide you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to uncover the invisible light that rests in the shadow of your psyche.
Join the Livestream — or Stream Later to Watch at Your Convenience
You’ll connect with Melissa and experience her teachings through livestreaming video via any connected device. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of Melissa’s transmissions. Can’t make it live? After each class, you can stream the video and audio recordings to enjoy anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Weekly Sessions Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific
This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive sessions, experiential practices, and Q&A with Melissa. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to unveil and work with your shadow by harnessing the profound insights of fairy tales and Jungian psychology.
Module 1: Discover the True Role of the Shadow & How Jungian Shadow Work and Fairy Tales Can Illuminate It (February 25)
Enter the depths of the psyche through Jungian shadow work and fairy tales to gain a deeper understanding of the true purpose of the shadow.
Explore the shadow’s function and its intricate role within the psyche — and gain insight into the hidden forces that shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Discover how fairy tales act as mirrors to your unconscious, revealing the shadow’s presence through archetypal imagery…
… and essentially map the psychodynamic anatomy of the shadow, discovering how it operates and influences the authentic “self.”
Melissa will also guide you in a practice designed to activate the imaginal power of the mind.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The origins of shadow work through Jungian theory
- The role and dynamics of the shadow within the psyche
- The psychodynamic architecture and anatomy of the shadow
- The psychological symbols hidden within fairy tales
- A guided practice to engage the imagination and unlock creative potential
Module 2: Expand Your Capacity for Resilience, Courage & Discernment Through the Cinderella Story (March 4)
Explore the power and possibilities that are born from challenge. Inspired by the Grimm brothers’ retelling of the fairy tale Cinderella, initiate an empowering way to view obstacles and challenges.
By seeing life through the lens of a fairy tale, learn to reframe ordeals as opportunities for growth, discovery, and a deeper sense of wholeness — and uncover the hidden magic within impossible tasks, revealing their essential role in cultivating psychological resilience and transformation.
Cinderella’s ordeals — the act of “sifting and sorting” — become a metaphor for discernment amidst life’s chaos. Melissa will also share a technique to awaken dormant aspects of your psyche, invoking the enchantment and creativity needed to navigate life’s complexities.
In this module, you’ll:
- Explore a Jungian perspective on navigating obstacles and challenges with insight and creativity
- Use the story of Cinderella as a transformative lens of shadow work within a fairy tale that can be applied to your life
- Learn a new approach to confronting life’s ordeals that reveals hidden opportunities for growth and transformation
- Expand your capacity to embrace impossible tasks as catalysts for psychological and personal development
- Receive a psychological tool to awaken dormant aspects of the psyche and reignite life’s enchantment
Module 3: Attune to Your Calling Amidst Chaos & Understand the Deeper Initiation of Core Wounds Through the Little Red Riding Hood Story (March 11)
Inspired by the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, attune to the symbolism of a call to purpose through life’s initiations and disorienting experiences.
The journey through the dark wood reflects spiritual and psychological paths we are often placed on — sometimes unknowingly — as a response to our individuation process.
Explore the significance of an initiation through your core wounds derived through originating incidents and discover creative ways to heal perceptions and find deeper meaning within the twists and turns of your personal narrative.
Melissa will also guide you in a reflective practice, tracing key initiatory moments in your life and uncovering the patterns and insights that guide your path.
In this module, you’ll:
- Explore the transformative role of disorientation in personal growth
- Through Little Red Riding Hood, learn how you can better identify and respond to the call of purpose that arises during chaotic times
- Gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and psychological relevance of getting lost
- Consider the significance of core wounds in personal evolution
- Discover how to reframe perceptions to find healing and meaning
- Be guided in a practice to trace key initiatory events and their impact
Module 4: Follow the Breadcrumbs to Your Soul's Path, Learn to Let Go & Trust the Unseen Forces in Your Life Through the Hansel and Gretel Story (March 18)
Inspired by the tale of Hansel and Gretel, explore the delicate balance between your navigating shadow and the unseen forces guiding you.
“Follow the breadcrumbs” is a metaphor guiding this module as you learn to recognize synchronicity and its subtle markers that illuminate your soul’s path.
Delve deeper into the psychological importance of surrender and letting go of control to allow divine intervention and unseen allies to support you along the way.
Through the lens of fairy tales, examine the significance of allies — internal and external — as vital companions through your individuation process. Melissa will also guide you in a practice to soften the ego’s resistance as you embrace the magic of the psyche’s guidance and find a way back to wholeness.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The science and spiritual significance of synchronicity
- Surrender and its impact on the ego’s development
- The essential role of allies in navigating shadow elements
- The symbolic presence of divine intervention in fairy tales
- A guided practice to soften resistance and constellate support within the psyche
Module 5: Explore the Importance of Staying Aligned With Your Truth & Learning to Trust Your Intuition Through the Vasilisa the Beautiful Story (March 25)
Stir the cauldron of the psyche by integrating wisdom from the fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful. Explore the importance of intuition as a guiding force in moments of uncertainty.
Through the lens of this fairy tale, uncover the significance of honoring inner wisdom, especially regarding deception and doubt. Learn why attuning to subtle signals is essential for detecting falsehoods and staying aligned with your truth.
Recognize how to navigate the darkness — indecision, fear, or the unknown — and discover the protective role of the shadow as a guardian of the psyche.
Be reminded that you’re equipped with the tools to trust your instincts and move with clarity and courage.
In this module, you’ll:
- Explore the essential role of intuition and perception — and develop your ability to recognize and discern deception
- Learn from Vasilisa the Beautiful how trusting your instincts leads to greater clarity and courage
- Gain strategies for navigating darkness and indecision
- Understand the shadow’s protective role within the psyche
Module 6: Unveil Unconscious Blocks to Fulfillment & Begin to Shift Prosperity Complexes Through The Fisherman and His Wife Story (April 1)
Inspired by the tale of The Fisherman and His Wife, confront the psychic complexities of abundance, prosperity, and the human desire for more.
Explore hidden aspects of human behavior that may operate within the shadow of never being — or having — enough.
Through shadow work, examine latent influences that shape your relationship with wealth and prosperity — and uncover the unconscious drives that can block your fulfillment.
Confront the shadow side of abundance, exploring greed, fear, and longing and transforming them into a source of empowerment.
In a guided practice, Melissa will help you identify and shift prosperity complexes and reweave the threads of your inner narrative into one of alignment, clarity, and contentment.
In this module, you’ll explore:
- The shadow side of abundance — including greed, fear, and unfulfilled longing — and how to embrace the concept of “enough”
- The story of The Fisherman and His Wife as illumination of your own shadows surrounding prosperity
- The psychological dynamics of money, abundance, and prosperity within the shadow
- Unconscious beliefs that shape your relationship with prosperity
- Practical techniques to identify and shift prosperity complexes within your psyche
- A guided practice to reweave the threads of your inner dialogue with abundance
Module 7: Break the Spell of Unconscious Patterns & Awaken Into Wholeness Through the Sleeping Beauty Story (April 8)
Inspired by the tale of Sleeping Beauty, work through the process of integration and individuation — awakening from the spell of unconscious patterns.
Drawing on the symbolism of psychic numbness, explore how awakening dormant aspects of the psyche can be a necessary step toward wholeness…
… and learn a method to heal psychic splitting and reconcile fragmented parts of the self.
Experience a powerful ritual of integration designed to gather the scattered pieces of the self that have been asleep, disconnected, and in shadow.
In this module, you’ll:
- Explore the process of individuation and its role in awakening to integrate the authentic self
- Discover the significance of psychic numbness and fragmentation through the story of Sleeping Beauty
- Learn how to recognize and mend psychic fragmentation
- Contemplate the archetype of wholeness and its influence on personal growth and healing
- Gain practical techniques for integrating fragmented parts of the psyche into a unified self
- Be guided in a ritual to reclaim and reweave shadow elements into an empowered sense of being
The Jungian Shadow Work & the Alchemy of Fairy Tales Bonus Offering
In addition to Melissa’s transformative 7-week online course, you’ll receive this special bonus offering to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
The Shadow Work Workbook — Explore Your Hidden Dimensions
A PDF Guide to Demystify the Shadow by Melissa Kim Corter
This PDF by Melissa is a potent guide rooted in Jungian perspective and depth psychology principles that can help you explore the hidden dimensions of your psyche. The workbook demystifies the shadow as both a container of untapped potential and repressed fears. Through reflective prompts, somatic writing practices, and practical exercises, the workbook will guide you to confront, integrate, and transform shadow aspects for personal growth. Whether you’re new to shadow work or seeking deeper self-awareness, this workbook provides a thoughtful and empowering approach to navigating the unconscious.
The Prosperity Power Retrieval Workbook: Tools for Transforming Your Relationship With Abundance
Video, Audio, and PDF Workbook by Melissa Kim Corter
This video, three audios, and PDF from Melissa guide you toward reclaiming financial energy and transforming your relationship with abundance. Using these structured steps, reflective prompts, and somatic practices will empower you to uncover and release limiting beliefs about money and prosperity. Learn techniques such as journaling, guided audio exercises, and tapping rituals that help shift emotional and psychological blocks. With its step-by-step approach, this resource supports you in building a healthier, more empowered connection to prosperity.
Bewitched: Breaking the Spell of Disempowerment — Tools for Unveiling and Transforming Unconscious Patterns
Two Videos and a PDF Workbook by Melissa Kim Corter
These videos and PDF guide explore the unconscious patterns and societal expectations that shape our sense of self and reality. Through guided practices, journaling prompts, and tapping techniques, you’ll uncover and transform disempowering beliefs and inherited narratives. Reclaim your authentic self by breaking free from the “spells” of conditioning and integrating shadow elements into your wholeness.
Introduction to Shadow Work: Integrate Shadow Elements Into Your Awareness
Video Recording by Melissa Kim Corter
This video offers an in-depth introduction to shadow work through a clear and practical approach to understanding the hidden aspects of the psyche. It explores how repressed thoughts, emotions, and traits shape behavior and affect personal growth. Through guided reflection and practical tools, learn to identify and integrate these shadow elements into your conscious awareness. This foundational overview provides a starting point for deeper self-discovery and transformation.
What People Are Saying About Melissa Kim Corter…
— Christina Forbes-Thomas: “Melissa Has Undeniable Magic Around Her”
— Karen Gabler: “Melissa Has Created Healing for Me That Traditional Therapies Couldn’t Do”
Over the years of knowing Melissa Kim Corter, I have witnessed how profoundly she transforms lives by guiding her students and clients through the darker elements of the human experience with a rare blend of insight and compassion. Her ability to confront these shadows isn’t just a practice of awareness, it’s a journey back to light, reconnecting people with their innate intuitive abilities. She creates a safe space for deep reflection, where even the most challenging aspects of our nature become avenues for growth and understanding. Through her teachings, Melissa reminds us that even in the depths, we are always connected to a guiding light.
Angel communicator, author, and speaker
Melissa is an exceptional writer and storyteller. She possesses a rare talent for diving deep and transforming shadow work into a beautiful and enlightening experience, guiding others through the darkest aspects of growth with creativity and grace. She is so talented in how she uses fairy tales and metaphors to reveal hidden stories within the human psyche, making complex traumas accessible and uncovering profound opportunities for healing. Her brilliance shines through every insight she shares. Beyond her depth of knowledge, Melissa embodies kindness and intuitive wisdom that uplifts everyone around her. It’s a privilege to witness her unique approach to human behavior and growth; she is an excellent example of a visionary!
Author, success coach, and entreprenuer
Join the Global Community
Jungian Shadow Work & the Alchemy of Fairy Tales offers some of the most transformational online teachings available, within a thriving global community of learning and practice.
Join fellow students and practitioners to support and inspire each other as you integrate the teachings and practices Melissa Kim Corter will share in this powerful program.
You’ll join an international community on the leading edge of manifesting a world grounded in the principles of cooperation, harmony, and reverence for all of life.
Here’s What You’ll Receive
Seven 90-Minute Class Sessions With Melissa Kim Corter
Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from depth psychologist and bestselling author Melissa Kim Corter — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a livestreaming video option and will guide you to a deeper sense of wholeness and authenticity through the illumination of your shadows and their wisdom and gifts. Course sessions are on Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific.
Seven Video Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the video will be available for you to stream in a high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available for you to stream. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Transcripts of Class Sessions
You’ll also receive the entire class transcription after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Seven 30-Minute Interactive Group Practice Sessions
With live class attendance, there will be a 30-minute optional interactive practice session directly following each class. You’ll be placed in an intimate group with several other participants on the Zoom call to interact, share, and do additional practices to help you further integrate the weekly lessons. Practice sessions are not recorded for playback; if you’re unable to attend the live sessions, the Facebook online community group allows you to connect with each other and find alternative times to interact.
Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive Facebook online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, Jungian Shadow Work & the Alchemy of Fairy Tales
We feel honored that Melissa Kim Corter has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive LIVE online course. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly with a depth psychologist and bestselling author whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about reaping the myriad rewards of shadow work, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your own evolution, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
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More Praise for Melissa Kim Corter
Melissa Kim Corter is a gifted and intuitive soul, bringing warmth into the darker corners of the human experience, where she empowers her clients to find beauty and healing... even in the darkest of places. With a creative and transformative approach, Melissa helps people connect with their depths. Her profound insight into the complexities of human behavior allows her to address difficult truths with grace, always guiding her clients back to the light of their own intuitive wisdom. Having had the honor and opportunity to work closely with Melissa many times over the years, I can attest that her work is nothing short of magic for those seeking healing, connection, and light in dark places.
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and founder of Transcendent Publishing
Melissa is one of the most gifted writers, teachers, and healers I have ever had the honor of crossing paths with. Her unique ability to confront the more shadowy aspects of human behavior to bring insight, awareness, and connection back to the guiding light of one’s innate intuitive abilities is extraordinary to witness.
Author, teacher, therapist, and founder of The Core Work Method healing technology
About Melissa Kim Corter
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As a highly empathic and intuitive child, Melissa Kim Corter was fascinated with other people’s basements. Dark, unexplored spaces enthralled her, and her insatiable curiosity toward the hidden dimensions of the mind led to decades of exploring the shadow dynamics within the human psyche.
Melissa is a depth psychologist and author published in numerous books and articles; her expertise revolves around the shadow side of the personality. Her unique writing style blends psychology with symbolic forms found in film, fairy tales, and forensics.
Melissa is trained in traditional Jungian shadow work — the root of shadow studies. Her decades of experience include working closely with the dark night of the soul and encounters with darkness; these themes deeply imbue her writing. Melissa's work can make people uncomfortable as it draws on and celebrates the macabre and misunderstood dimensions of personality.
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