Shadow work healing is a process of understanding and accepting the rejected parts of ourselves, our "shadow selves," which includes emotions viewed as negative, as well as the most pained and injured parts of ourselves that we often hide from others. It involves exploring those thoughts, feelings, and experiences that have been suppressed or remained hidden so that one can understand themselves better, improve interactions with others, learn more about themselves, and heal past traumas. Shadow work is beneficial as it improves ones understanding of their unconscious aspects, which can be an essential part of developing self-compassion and self-acceptance. Shadow work can help to promote more understanding of a persons unhealthy coping mechanisms and how to create better coping strategies, which helps a person move forward from difficult life situations and helps with personal growth. Shadow work can be done through therapy, self-reflection, and self-examination, and it involves bringing the unconscious mind to our conscious awareness. The benefits of shadow work include tapping into your intuition, freeing yourself from the unconscious shadow, empowering yourself, and accepting your whole self.