Episode 87 Simple Techniques For Using Tarot Cards In Sessions: Interview with Dreya Blume
Can a tarot reading help you reconnect to yourself? How can you integrate tarot cards and imagery into your practice?
MEET Dreya Blume
Dreya Blume is a social worker, therapist, and tarot card reader. She is also a huge fan of incorporating holistic strategies into her healing practice, from Reiki to singing bowls, and EFT to tarot cards.
Dreya is the author of several books, including "The Tarot Activity Book: A collection of creative and therapeutic ideas for the cards," and "Tarot for Transformation: Using the major arcana to discover your best self and have a life worth living" (both under her former name, Andy Matzner).
Dreya is a transwoman who worked as a gender therapist for many years, serving the transgender community of southwest Virginia. She recently moved to Durham, NC, and is excited to begin a new chapter in her life!
Find out more about Dreya at Dreya Blume, Tarot With Dreya, and connect with her on Instagram
IN THIS PODCAST:
- What are tarot cards? 4:42
- Finding the ideal clients to use tarot cards in session 9:22
- Overcoming negative reactions to different holistic approaches 16:00
- Where to start on your tarot card reading journey 25:22
What Are Tarot Cards?
- Integrating tarot cards with expressive arts therapy
- How to use tarot cards in client sessions
- How to use tarot card reading in a more deliberate manner
- Learning to ask the right questions when using tarot cards
Finding The Ideal Clients To Use Tarot Cards In Session
- Making tarot card readings approachable and comfortable for clients
- Ways to be upfront about your session offerings
- Being comfortable as a therapist when it comes to offering tarot card readings
- Being open to feedback when beginning tarot card readings
Overcoming Negative Reactions To Different Holistic Approaches
- Understanding where other’s judgment is coming from
- Overcoming evidence-based objections to holistic approaches
- Creating a space for people to participate in holistic therapy
- Being approachable as a therapist in all aspects of therapy
Where To Start On Your Tarot Card Journey
- Doing your research and finding the imagery that resonates with you
- Thinking about your clientele when it comes to choosing a tarot deck
- 100 ways to use tarot cards in session in “The Tarot Activity Book,” by Dreya Blume
- Using the imagery on the cards to initiate a conversation
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Find out more about Dreya at Dreya Blume, Tarot With Dreya, and connect with her on Instagram