What is MARI?
MARI (the Mandala Assessment Research Instrument) is a Jungian- based, psycho-spiritual assessment tool that promotes self-discovery and transformational growth. Like other assessment tests and divinatory explorations, MARI provides useful information about you – information that you can use to live with greater authenticity, intention, purpose, and contentment. What makes MARI unique is that it is a fun, fast way for you to access valuable conscious and unconscious information.
Why is unconscious information important?
The stuff we think about – ideas, facts, expectations – fills our conscious minds and impacts how we live our lives. Our unconscious is also filled with stuff – feelings, thoughts, images that we are unaware of day-to-day. This valuable unconscious information often reflects a more authentic, truer self – our essence. Knowing the wisdom of essence provides profound insight and guidance which can lead to more authentic living and greater happiness. But, tapping into this often hidden source of knowledge and wisdom can be difficult. MARI makes accessing and understanding this information easy.
How does MARI work?
By selecting cards to create symbol and color combinations, you capture a snapshot of your psyche – your current conscious and unconscious state. This snapshot brings to light a rich portrait of feelings, attitudes, and thoughts. You are literally able to “see” what is happening in your unconscious. Together, we investigate what this deep wisdom and authentic information mean for you.
The MARI begins with the coloring of a mandala, followed by card selection and interpretive discussion. The initial MARI session lasts between 2-2 ½ hours, with a follow-up session of 1-1 ½ hours.
What are the benefits of MARI?
Bringing unconscious information into consciousness allows for greater awareness, self-actualization and often, significant change. The healing benefits of MARI are many:
- improved health and well-being
- resolution of issues, concerns and problems
- greater contentment and success
- personal growth and transformation
To schedule your MARI, ask questions, or discuss how MARI can be of benefit to you, please contact me.
Thank you for the time we spent working together in the aftermath of my health crisis this year.
I can't stop talking about the MARI process, not only because it was so incredibly fun, but also because it was so effective in helping me understand and resolve several issues.
I continue to refer to my mandala and the notes from our meetings. I found that the insights I gained from the MARI work, helped me move to a place beyond physical healing. As a result of the work we did together, I have a better understanding of the emotional components necessary for me to heal as well.
Not only was this the coolest thing I have done in a long time, it was a way for me to "dig deep", find some meaning in my current situation, and move forward. I have been recommending MARI to both my patients and my friends. - Lynn
